Nursing Homes in ZIP 81321 (Cortez, CO)
This directory covers 1 Medicare-certified nursing homes in ZIP 81321, Cortez, CO, based on public CMS data (average overall rating 2.0 / 5).
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Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) serve people who need continuous nursing care, rehabilitation after a hospital stay, or long-term residential care. CMS inspects them roughly annually and publishes Five-Star ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
What CMS data shows for nursing homes in ZIP 81321
Of the 1 nursing homes listed in ZIP 81321, 1 (100%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current snapshot. Ownership on record breaks down as 1 for-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 2.0 out of 5 at VISTA GRANDE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER (for-profit). 101 certified beds are reported across 1 of these provider. Nurse staffing among reporting providers averages 2.82 hours per resident-day. Reported registered-nurse turnover averages 20.0%. 1 provider has at least one federal penalty on record, totaling $36,023 in fines.
| Providers on record | 1 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 1 of 1 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 2.0 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | VISTA GRANDE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER (2.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 1 for-profit |
| Certified beds (total) | 101 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 1 |
| Total federal fines | $36,023 |
| Avg nurse hours / resident-day | 2.82 |
| Avg RN turnover | 20.0% |
How to compare nursing homes in ZIP 81321
Start by comparing CMS Five-Star ratings, which summarize health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. A high overall rating is a useful signal, but read the underlying inspection findings and staffing figures too - they show what is behind the score.
Visit candidates in ZIP 81321, Cortez, CO when possible, ask how care plans are set and reviewed, and confirm costs, coverage, and availability in writing. Staffing consistency and clear family communication matter as much as any published score.
Nursing Homes profiles in ZIP 81321
Nursing Homes data comparison
| Provider | Overall | Health insp. | Staffing | QM | Certified beds | Occupancy | RN turnover | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISTA GRANDE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 101 | 66.2% | 20.0% | 2 |
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All figures on this page come from the CMS Provider Data Catalog dataset (processing date 2026-10-05). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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