Hillcrest Care Center
360 Canyon Ridge Dr · Wray, CO · 80758 · 9703324856
45 certified beds Government - Hospital district
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.56 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.80 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.15 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 57% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 4 · $25,406 |
Inspection citations (20 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected October 17, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected October 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 2, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E October 3, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 2, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E July 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected August 28, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G March 30, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 27, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 30, 2023
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 April 27, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 30, 2023
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected April 27, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 30, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected April 27, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F March 30, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 27, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 30, 2023
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected April 27, 2023 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E March 30, 2023
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected April 27, 2023 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E March 30, 2023
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Corrected April 27, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G December 16, 2021
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 24, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 2021
Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
Corrected January 5, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 2021
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected January 12, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 16, 2021
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected January 20, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 16, 2021
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected January 6, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 16, 2021
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 24, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| August 21, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| August 14, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| July 24, 2023 | Fine | $11,645 |
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 065316 · certified since January 1, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.