MOUNTAIN VISTA HEALTH CENTER

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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 1 out of 5 stars, below the Colorado average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (1.5%) is below the Colorado average of 3.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 168 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 48% occupied.

Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Wheat Ridge, the local average is 2.3 stars.

By the numbers vs. Colorado average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 18.7% — better than the Colorado average of 20.0%.
• Falls with major injury: 3.1% — better than the Colorado average of 3.4%.
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.5% — better than the Colorado average of 3.6% (59% lower).

CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Colorado averages across 210 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

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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