Mountain Vista Health Center

Mountain Vista Health Center

Wheat Ridge, Colorado

Abuse icon: CMS has cited this facility for abuse in the past two reporting cycles.
Address

4800 Tabor St, Wheat Ridge, CO, 80033

Phone

+1 303-421-4161

1.8 /10

Mountain Vista Health Center Quality & Safety Report

Poor

Inspections: 1★ (50%) Staffing: 3★ (25%) Quality: 5★ (25%)

CMS Official Overall: 2★ / 5

CMS data as of March 2026

This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →

$39,227 fines 21 health deficiencies Abuse citation

Safety & Inspections

Health deficiencies
National median: 7
21 above national median
Total federal penalties
$39,227
Abuse citation
CMS has cited this facility for abuse in one of the two most recent reporting cycles.

CMS data as of March 1, 2026

Staffing breakdown

Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.

Total nurse staffing
National median: 4.12 hrs
4.45 hrs near national median
Registered nurse (RN)
0.72 hrs
Licensed practical nurse (LPN)
1.07 hrs
Certified nursing aide (CNA)
2.39 hrs
Physical therapy
0.06 hrs

Quality rating trend

Overall rating declined from 3 to 2 stars over 18 data points.

Quality rating trend for Mountain Vista Health Center 1 2 3 4 5 Jun 24 Sep 24 Dec 24 Apr 25 Jul 25 Dec 25 Feb 26
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Facility profile

Capacity
168 certified beds · ~82 avg residents/day (49% occupancy)
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Payment accepted
Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)

About

Mountain Vista Health Center is a non-profit, 168-bed skilled nursing facility located in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. The center maintains a 2-star overall rating from CMS, which includes a 1-star health inspection rating and a 3-star staffing rating. Despite lower inspection scores, the facility earned a 5-star rating for its quality of resident care measures.

Location

4800 Tabor St, Wheat Ridge, CO, 80033, Wheat Ridge, CO

Frequently asked questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Mountain Vista Health Center?
Mountain Vista Health Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
How did Mountain Vista Health Center score on health inspections?
Mountain Vista Health Center received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars from CMS.
What is the staffing rating for Mountain Vista Health Center?
Mountain Vista Health Center has a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
How many beds does Mountain Vista Health Center have?
Mountain Vista Health Center has 168 certified beds.
Does Mountain Vista Health Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, Mountain Vista Health Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Where is Mountain Vista Health Center located?
Mountain Vista Health Center is located at 4800 Tabor St, Wheat Ridge, CO, 80033, Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
How can I contact Mountain Vista Health Center?
You can reach Mountain Vista Health Center by phone at +1 303-421-4161.

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Where this data comes from

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