MOUNTAIN VISTA HEALTH CENTER

Mountain Vista Health Center is a long-term care facility located at 4800 Tabor St in Wheat Ridge, Colorado (ZIP: 80033), within Jefferson County. The facility operates as a non-profit corporation and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has a total of 168 certified beds and is currently active. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 1 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are derived from three component domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Mountain Vista Health Center received a health inspection rating of 1 star, a staffing rating of 3 stars, and a quality measure rating of 4 stars. The health inspection rating reflects findings from state inspection surveys and complaint investigations conducted over a three-year period. The staffing rating is based on nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for case mix. The quality measure rating is derived from clinical data reported for residents across a set of standardized metrics. Mountain Vista Health Center is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing stays following a qualifying hospital admission, subject to specific eligibility criteria and duration limits. Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility requirements under Colorado state guidelines. Individuals and families seeking information about coverage specifics are encouraged to consult directly with the facility's admissions staff or a benefits counselor. When compared to national averages, Mountain Vista Health Center presents a mixed profile across the three CMS rating domains. Its overall rating of 1 star and health inspection rating of 1 star fall below the national benchmark, while its staffing rating of 3 stars is on par with the national average. The quality measure rating of 4 stars is above the national average, indicating relatively favorable performance on clinical outcome indicators. The facility's 168-bed capacity places it among the larger skilled nursing facilities in the Wheat Ridge area. Prospective residents and their families may wish to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare profile for detailed inspection reports and staffing data before making care decisions.