Assisted Living
Vista Mesa Assisted Living Residence
1206 N Mildred Rd, Cortez, CO 81321 · Map
Licensed for 57 residents
Vista Mesa Assisted Living Residence is a state-licensed assisted living community in Cortez, Colorado. It is licensed for 57 residents. Lilisity publishes no score or ranking for this community; the details below come from the state licensing record.
Prices
This community does not publish its prices.
Area costs
Care and services
From the community’s website
What Vista Mesa Assisted Living Residence says about itself, quoted from its own site. We have not checked these claims against licensing records. Ask about each one on a tour.
- Offers hospice care on site or works with hospice providers.
Home Health and Hospice Care Services Available
(page, checked Oct 15, 2026) - Provides transportation.
Transportation and Activities
(page, checked Oct 15, 2026) - Apartment types named: semi-private room.
Vista Mesa in Cortez has a total of 40 private or semi-private assisted living apartments, each containing approximately 270 sq. ft. of comfortable living space.
(page, checked Oct 12, 2026)
Lilisity’s independent report
What the public record shows
Gathered by Lilisity from state and federal sources. Communities can’t edit this part of the page.
License
Active, 57 residents
Assisted Living Residence (ALR/ACF) 23123I.
Nearest emergency room
0.1 miles
Southwest Memorial Hospital, rated 4 of 5 stars by CMS.
Side by side with nearby communities
The 4 nearest communities that offer assisted living, by straight-line distance. Prices are starting prices each community publishes; we never show estimates.
| Community | Distance | Licensed capacity | Published starting price | License | Inspection citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Mesa Assisted Living Residence this community | 57 | Not published | Active | 10 citations, 6 complaint investigations | |
| Beehive Homes at the Cortez Homestead | 0.3 mi | 16 | $7,500/mo | Active | 11 citations, 0 complaint investigations |
| Madison House | 1.0 mi | 32 | Not published | Active | 1 citation, 2 complaint investigations |
| Mesa View Retirement Home | 3.0 mi | 16 | Not published | Active | 16 citations, 2 complaint investigations |
| Sunshine Gardens West Assisted Living | 39.4 mi | 70 | Not published | Active | 30 citations, 10 complaint investigations |
State inspection record10 citations, 6 complaint investigations
- Last inspection
- August 8, 2023
- Inspections
- 2
- Complaint investigations
- 6
- Citations
- 10
- Self-reported occurrences
- 16
Inspections and complaint investigations
- August 20, 2026: Revisit: Licensure Complaint, no citations
- April 28, 2026: Licensure Complaint, 3 citations
- Reporting requirements: Rpt Req-At Risk/Mndtry Rprt tag 0410
- Reporting requirements: Rpt Req-Occ Rprt tag 0430
- Food and dining services: Fd/Din Srvs-Therap Diet tag 2140
- April 28, 2026: Licensure Complaint, no citations
- May 13, 2025: Revisit: Licensure Complaint, no citations
- October 21, 2024: State Certification Complaint, no citations
Show all 9
- October 21, 2024: Licensure Complaint, 2 citations
- Resident care services: Res Care Srvs-Comp Res Asmnt Annl/Chng Bsln tag 1146
- Resident rights: Res Rghts Rts/Rspn-Civ/Rel-Neglect tag 1324
- December 14, 2023: Revisit: State Certification and State Certification Complaint (Combined), no citations
- December 14, 2023: Revisit: Licensure and Licensure Complaint (Combined), no citations
- and 2 more on the state’s site
Occurrences the residence reported itself
- Physical Abuse: 12
- Missing Person: 2
- Neglect: 2
Read each citation, its regulation and the plan of correction on the state’s site →
CDPHE: the Find and Compare tool shows “the results of any inspection conducted within the previous 3 years” and “inspection results will include any citations identified during those inspections, the regulation text outlining the requirements or practice(s) to be met, as well as the plan of correction submitted by the provider indicating how the citation was remedied.” Occurrences are events the residence reported to CDPHE itself, as state rules require; CDPHE: “An occurrence can be a number of different events that are self-reported by healthcare providers.” A report is not a finding that the residence did something wrong. A revisit is a follow-up visit to check that earlier citations were corrected; CHOW means a change of ownership. CDPHE often combines a routine inspection and a complaint investigation in one visit, so such a visit counts as both. The rule area shown with each citation is our plain reading of CDPHE’s own abbreviated title. This residence is licensed for 57 residents; larger residences are visited and report events more often, so read counts with size in mind. Source: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Health Facilities Division, Find and Compare Facilities, data as of October 15, 2026, showing the last three years. Always visit in person and ask the residence about anything listed here.
License and ownershipActive license
- License type
- Assisted Living Residence (ALR/ACF)
- License number
- 23123I
- License status
- Active
- Licensed capacity
- 57
- County
- Montezuma County
- Executive Director
- Terri Schmitt
Source: Colorado state licensing records (agency listing), retrieved 2026-09-09. Licensing status is a matter of public record; it is not a quality rating.
Executive Director name from public records we reviewed, as of Oct 12, 2026.
Paying with Medicaid and other programsOn the Colorado list of Medicaid providers (2026)
On the Colorado list of Medicaid providers. Listed as Vista Mesa Assisted Living Residence under Alternative Care Facility (Health First Colorado EBD waiver). (state list, as of Sep 9, 2026)
Being on the list means the community has taken part in the program. Ask whether it has a Medicaid opening now, and how many residents it serves on Medicaid.
How Medicaid pays for care in Colorado
- Alternative Care Facility (ACF) services through the Elderly, Blind, and Disabled (EBD) waiver. Health First Colorado (Medicaid) pays for services in assisted living residences that are certified as Alternative Care Facilities. Members must be enrolled in the EBD waiver, the CMHS waiver or the Medicaid Buy-In Program. (state page)
- Community Mental Health Supports (CMHS) waiver. Health First Colorado (Medicaid) pays for services in assisted living residences that are certified as Alternative Care Facilities. Members must be enrolled in the EBD waiver, the CMHS waiver or the Medicaid Buy-In Program. (state page)
- Medicaid Buy-In Program. Health First Colorado (Medicaid) pays for services in assisted living residences that are certified as Alternative Care Facilities. Members must be enrolled in the EBD waiver, the CMHS waiver or the Medicaid Buy-In Program. (state page)
Location and nearby careNearest hospital 0.1 mi, nursing home 6.7 mi, pharmacy 38.4 mi
- Nearest hospital with an emergency room
- Southwest Memorial Hospital, Cortez. 0.1 miles away, straight line. CMS overall hospital rating: 4 of 5 stars.
- Nearest Medicare nursing home
- Vista Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Cortez. 6.7 miles away, straight line.
- Nearest home health agency office
- Guardian Angel Home Health, Cortez. 1.0 mile away, straight line. Agencies travel to clients, so ask which ones serve this address.
- Nearest pharmacy
- Walgreens. 38.4 miles away, straight line. From OpenStreetMap, which does not list every pharmacy, so one may be closer.
- Area
- USDA classes ZIP code 81321 as small town (small town core).
- Dialysis within 15 miles
- Davita Cortez Dialysis Center, Cortez, 0.9 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 3 of 5 stars)
- Hospice
- 3 Medicare hospices tell CMS they serve ZIP code 81321.
Hospice Of Montezuma Inc, office in Cortez, 1.0 mile away, straight line
Pasco/Sw Hospice, office in Cortez, 1.1 miles away, straight line - Nearest geriatric medicine practice
- Valley Citizens' Foundation For Health Care Inc, Monte Vista. 134.0 miles away, straight line. 1 geriatric medicine doctor listed there.
Distances are straight lines from the community, not driving distance. Hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors come from CMS provider data (CMS, hospital list updated Jul 22, 2026). Star ratings are CMS’s own.
Emergency and natural hazard riskFEMA overall risk very low; outside FEMA's high-risk flood areas
Public hazard maps for this location. Ask the community about its emergency plan, its generator and where residents would go in an evacuation.
- Flood zone
- Outside the high and moderate risk flood areas on FEMA's flood map (Zone X, minimal flood hazard, or not studied). (FEMA flood map)
- Wildfire risk to homes
- In Cortez, CO, risk to homes is greater than 42% of communities in Colorado and 73% of communities nationwide. USDA rates the whole town or city, not this address. (USDA Forest Service, Wildfire Risk to Communities, April 2026)
- FEMA National Risk Index
- Overall: very low. By hazard: inland flooding relatively low, wildfire relatively moderate, tornado very low, heat wave relatively low, earthquake relatively low. These are FEMA’s ratings for the census tract, compared with tracts nationwide. (FEMA, December 2025)
A flood zone describes the map at this point, not the building's elevation. In an emergency, follow the local emergency management agency.
Questions to ask on a tour10 questions picked for this community from its record
Picked for this community from its record. Ask them in person and write down the answers.
- The state recorded a finding in April 2026. What was it, and how was it fixed?
- What does the base rate include, and when did rates last go up?
- How many caregivers are on duty during the day and at night?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would someone need to move?
- What fees are charged at move-in?
- How do you tell families about falls, illness or changes?
- How long have the executive director and the head of care been here?
- Who gives medications, and what training do they have?
- For what reasons can a resident be asked to leave?
- Is the apartment held during a hospital stay, and at what cost?
What we checked13 public sources we searched, with dates
Every public source we searched for this community. “Nothing on record” means we found no record that matched it. A record can be missed when a name or address differs.
| Source | Data as of | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Health Facilities Division inspection records | Oct 15, 2026 | See above |
| Colorado Medicaid provider list | Sep 9, 2026 | See above |
| U.S. Department of Labor wage and hour cases | Oct 15, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| OSHA workplace safety inspections since 2016 | Oct 15, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| FEMA flood map | See above | |
| USDA wildfire risk | Apr 15, 2026 | See above |
| FEMA National Risk Index | See above | |
| CMS hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors; OpenStreetMap pharmacies | See above | |
| HUD Multifamily Properties - Assisted | Jul 6, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| State Veterans Homes (NASVH directory) | Sep 20, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| CMS Hospice - General Information | Aug 19, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| CMS Home Health Care Agencies | May 27, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| The community’s own website | See above |
Common questionsAnswers to 4 questions families ask
What type of care does Vista Mesa Assisted Living Residence provide?
Vista Mesa Assisted Living Residence is licensed by the state of Colorado for assisted living in Cortez, Colorado. Its licensed capacity is 57 residents.
Does Lilisity rate Vista Mesa Assisted Living Residence?
No. We publish state licensing details for Vista Mesa Assisted Living Residence but no score, rating, or ranking. Only communities on the Top Communities list or with a Senior Living Alliance Excellence Award, both based on phone-verified resident and family interviews, are ranked.
How much does Vista Mesa Assisted Living Residence cost?
Assisted Living in Colorado typically starts at $4,250 to $6,400 a month. Based on 92 communities that publish prices. These are area figures, not this community's price. Vista Mesa Assisted Living Residence does not publish its prices.
How do I contact Vista Mesa Assisted Living Residence?
Use Vista Mesa Assisted Living Residence's website, vistamesaliving.com, or visit at 1206 N Mildred Rd, Cortez, CO 81321.
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