Vista Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Vista Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center sits over in Cortez, Colorado, serving folks from Montezuma County and the surrounding area, and I'll tell you, it offers both short-term rehab and longer-term nursing care, so people needing help after surgery or with day-to-day living can stay here. The center has 101 beds, and usually around 66 residents every day, which gives the place a steady but not overcrowded feeling. The facility hires a variety of skilled workers, like a Director of Social Services, Registered Nurses, and dedicated caregivers, plus a Business Office Manager with an Associate of Arts degree, meaning the staff knows what they're doing. The center provides specialized care like cardiac and orthopedic rehab, memory care, wound and pressure ulcer care, as well as extra programs to try and prevent sores. There's a focus on health and safety, with a reported staffing level of 3.35 nurse hours per resident each day, although there's been a nurse turnover rate reported at about 42.9% and some deficiencies noted in infection control and pressure ulcer prevention, which is something to keep in mind. They try to keep the place clean, with a fresh scent and high standards for hygiene, and they have a policy that welcomes visitors to bring pets such as little Yorkies to brighten up a resident's day. Residents have access to nutritious meals, recreational activities, and a range of amenities designed for comfort and care, including spacious rooms. The admissions team is ready to answer questions, and anyone interested can even take a virtual tour. The center is privately owned by Centennial Colorado Holdco, with direct leadership under Refoel Gottlieb since September 2022, and it's part of CHCA District VI. Besides medical care, the staff says they make an effort to treat everyone, whether they're residents, families, or employees, like family, even setting up a Staff Assistance Fund to offer financial help to employees facing tough times. They try to listen to their workers, too, by encouraging employee feedback and hosting regular programs, earning the Align's "Workplace Excellence Award" for workforce engagement. Vista Grande plays a part in community life by arranging events like an annual car show, a Thanksgiving pie giveaway, a Halloween trick-or-treat for children, Easter egg hunts, and a drive-through holiday light display every December that's open from dusk until either 9 or 11 p.m., depending on the source. People looking to learn more can visit their website, where there's more about services and amenities.