Quick answers
- Is Mesa Verde Estates licensed?
- Mesa Verde Estates appears on the official licence list of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division (HFEMSD) (list dated September 29, 2026, retrieved November 2, 2026) as “Assisted Living Residence”, licence number 23PVS6, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can Mesa Verde Estates have?
- The state licence lists a capacity of 124. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is Mesa Verde Estates?
- 380 Crader Ranch Rd, Durango, CO 81301, La Plata County, Colorado.
- What is the phone number of Mesa Verde Estates?
- (970) 903-2829, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- Mercy Regional Medical Center, Durango (about 0.0 mi in a straight line). In a medical emergency, call 911.
What to ask when you visit
A general checklist for any assisted living or residential care home. It is not medical or legal advice.
- Is the licence current? Can I see the latest state inspection report and how any problems were fixed?
- What does the monthly fee include, and what costs extra (levels of care, help with medicines, laundry, transport)?
- How and how often are fees raised, and with how much notice?
- What help with daily activities is offered (bathing, dressing, medicines), and who gives it?
- How many staff are on duty during the day and at night? Is a nurse on site or on call?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would a resident have to move out?
- Is there a memory-care area for people with dementia, and is the home licensed for it?
- Does the home accept Medicaid (or a state waiver program), long-term care insurance or veterans’ benefits?
- How are medical emergencies handled, and which hospital is usually used?
- Can I talk with residents and families, share a meal, and visit at different times of day?
- What does the contract say about moving out, discharge and refunds? Ask for a copy to read at home.
Read the state record before you visit: state licence search.
Free official help: the Eldercare Locator (U.S. Administration for Community Living), 1‑800‑677‑1116, eldercare.acl.gov, can connect you with your area agency on aging and your state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who helps residents and families with concerns about a home.
Other licensed homes nearby
From the same official state lists, by straight-line distance from the center of the ZIP code (not driving distance).
- Sunshine Gardens West Assisted Living0.0 mi · Durango, CO · capacity 70
- Evenings Porch LLC22 mi · Bayfield, CO · capacity 16
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- Mercy Regional Medical Center0.0 mi · Durango, CO
- Animas Surgical Hospital, LLC20 mi · Durango, CO
- Southwest Memorial Hospital43 mi · Cortez, CO
Licence information
| Licence type (as the state names it) | Assisted Living Residence |
|---|---|
| Name in the state record | MESA VERDE ESTATES |
| Licence number | 23PVS6 |
| Licence status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 124 |
| Address | 380 Crader Ranch Rd, Durango, CO 81301 |
| County | La Plata |
| State | Colorado |
| Phone | (970) 903‑2829 |
| Licensing agency | Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division (HFEMSD) |
| Inspection reports | Search this home on the state website → |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Sources
- Official licence list of Colorado — Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division (HFEMSD), list dated September 29, 2026, retrieved November 2, 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (Gazetteer) — approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances