Crowley County Nursing Center
401 Idaho Ave · Ordway, CO · 81063 · 7192673561
44 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 74 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
No standard inspection in over 2 years
The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.48 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.71 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.06 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 43% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (18 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2024
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected March 25, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected March 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected March 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 27, 2024
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected March 25, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2024
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected March 25, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F February 27, 2024
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected March 25, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E February 27, 2024
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected March 25, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Immediate jeopardy · J October 11, 2019
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected November 15, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G October 11, 2019
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected November 7, 2019 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D October 11, 2019
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected November 30, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 11, 2019
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected November 13, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F October 11, 2019
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 7, 2019 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 11, 2019
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 7, 2019 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 11, 2019
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected November 7, 2019 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E September 12, 2018
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected October 5, 2018 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 12, 2018
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected October 8, 2018 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F September 12, 2018
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 5, 2018 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F September 12, 2018
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected October 5, 2018 · Environmental
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 065312 · certified since May 1, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.