MOUNTAIN VISTA HEALTH CENTER
4800 TABOR ST, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How MOUNTAIN VISTA HEALTH CENTER Compares
MOUNTAIN VISTA HEALTH CENTER is a 168-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Colorado average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (1.7%) is below the Colorado average of 3.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 168 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 50% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Wheat Ridge, the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Colorado average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 15.8% — better than the Colorado average of 20.0%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.6% — worse than the Colorado average of 3.4%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.7% — better than the Colorado average of 3.4% (51% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against Colorado averages across 210 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask MOUNTAIN VISTA HEALTH CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing MOUNTAIN VISTA HEALTH CENTER with other nursing homes in Wheat Ridge.
How is MOUNTAIN VISTA HEALTH CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help MOUNTAIN VISTA HEALTH CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 15.8% here versus 20.0% across Colorado. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help MOUNTAIN VISTA HEALTH CENTER keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 1.7% here versus 3.4% across Colorado. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is MOUNTAIN VISTA HEALTH CENTER's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 50% occupancy across 168 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 MOUNTAIN VISTA HEALTH CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does MOUNTAIN VISTA HEALTH CENTER lag behind other Wheat Ridge options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.0 stars across 4 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Wheat Ridge
Wheat Ridge sits in Jefferson County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.5% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Colorado as a whole (14.2% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 95,286 (16.5%)
- Median age
- 40.2 years
- Median household income
- $87,793
- Median home value
- $433,100
Demographics for Jefferson County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Wheat Ridge.
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