HERITAGE PARK CARE CENTER
1200 VILLAGE RD, Carbondale, CO 81623
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How HERITAGE PARK CARE CENTER Compares
HERITAGE PARK CARE CENTER is a 90-bed for-profit nursing facility in Carbondale, Colorado. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Colorado average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (9.9%) is above the Colorado average of 3.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 90 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 43% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Colorado average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 22.1% — worse than the Colorado average of 20.0%.
- Falls with major injury: 9.9% — worse than the Colorado average of 3.4% (196% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.0% — better than the Colorado average of 3.6% (100% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 16.9% — better than the Colorado average of 20.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Colorado averages across 210 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask HERITAGE PARK CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing HERITAGE PARK CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Carbondale.
How is HERITAGE PARK CARE CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is HERITAGE PARK CARE CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 9.9% here versus 3.4% across Colorado. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help HERITAGE PARK CARE CENTER keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 0.0% here versus 3.6% across Colorado. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is HERITAGE PARK CARE CENTER's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 43% occupancy across 90 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at HERITAGE PARK CARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at HERITAGE PARK CARE CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Carbondale
Carbondale sits in Garfield County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.0% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Colorado as a whole (14.2% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 7,758 (13.0%)
- Median age
- 36.6 years
- Median household income
- $75,435
- Median home value
- $375,600
Demographics for Garfield County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Carbondale.
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