Mountain Vista Retirement Community
Nursing Home Facility
4800 Tabor Street, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Back in 1963, thanks to the dedication and compassion of the Baptist Home Association, Mountain Vista was created in response to the need for nursing home care in the Wheat Ridge area. In the beginning, we could serve 90 residents in our Health Care Center. Over the years, we’ve continued to grow to meet the needs of the outside community and have added Independent Living cottages, Assisted Living, and additional Health Center capacity, including two specialized, secured Memory Care Neighborhoods.
With 168 beds, Mountain Vista Retirement Community is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Wheat Ridge average about 46 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 50% of its licensed beds, so availability is more likely here than at busier communities nearby. That is below the Wheat Ridge average of roughly 73%.
Medicare rates this community 2 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Wheat Ridge average about 3.0 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in April 2026 and recorded 6 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 4.1 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.8 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Wheat Ridge average about 3.6 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 66%, which is high and can affect continuity of care.
The community is located in Jefferson County, CO.
Mountain Vista Retirement Community offers assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, continuing care (CCRC), retirement living, respite care, and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 168
- Occupancy 50%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 4.1
- Annual staff turnover 66%
- Last health inspection April 2026