nursing home in Wray, CO
Hillcrest Care Center
360 Canyon Ridge Dr, Wray, CO 80758 · (970) 332-4856
★★★★★5
Much above average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★5
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Hillcrest Care Center at a glance
Hillcrest Care Center is a 45-bed government nursing home in Wray, Colorado (Yuma County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Colorado average of 3.2.
Residents receive about 3.5 hours of nursing care per day (0.6 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.7 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (October 3, 2024) found 5 health citations. The Colorado average is 8.7.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 55% per year (state average 47.1%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital District
- Beds
- 45
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- January 1, 1994
- Resident/family council
- Both
- County
- Yuma County
- CMS Certification Number
- 065316
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.49 hrs | 3.72 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.60 hrs | 0.82 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.25 hrs | 2.21 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Average |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.16 hrs | 3.29 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 55% | 47.1% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 37.5% | 44.6% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 5 | 9 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 38 | 74 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $22,802 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 45 | 94 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 41 | 75 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 91.3% | 80.7% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 7.9% | 3.4% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 4.5% | 3.4% | 4.6% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 5.5% | 20% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0% | 1.4% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 0.6% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 10.4% | 13.4% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 7.9% | 13.3% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 2.8% | 4.7% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0.7% | 8.8% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 7.5% | 11.5% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 14.1% | 21.2% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 61.5% | 94.7% | 95.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 96.7% | 93.5% | 93.6% | Average |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 33.3% | 75.6% | 79.8% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 50.8% | 76.4% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 20 health deficiencies and 23 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 2 citations involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 3, 2024 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected November 18, 2024 |
| October 3, 2024 Fire safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected November 15, 2024 |
| October 3, 2024 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected October 22, 2024 |
| October 3, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0914 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected October 23, 2024 |
| October 3, 2024 Fire safety | Have an externally vented heating system. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0522 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected November 19, 2024 |
| October 3, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 2, 2024 |
| October 3, 2024 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 2, 2024 |
| October 3, 2024 Standard | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0645 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 17, 2024 |
| October 3, 2024 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 2, 2024 |
| October 3, 2024 Standard | 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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0693 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 17, 2024 |
| July 16, 2024 Complaint | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0565 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 28, 2024 |
| March 30, 2023 Fire safety | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0039 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 27, 2023 |
| March 30, 2023 Fire safety | Establish staff and initial training requirements. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0037 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 27, 2023 |
| March 30, 2023 Fire safety | Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0001 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 27, 2023 |
| March 30, 2023 Fire safety | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0006 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 27, 2023 |
| March 30, 2023 Fire safety | Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0009 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 27, 2023 |
| March 30, 2023 Fire safety | Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0013 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 27, 2023 |
| March 30, 2023 Fire safety | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0015 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 27, 2023 |
| March 30, 2023 Fire safety | Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0023 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 27, 2023 |
| March 30, 2023 Fire safety | Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0024 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 27, 2023 |
| March 30, 2023 Fire safety | Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0026 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 27, 2023 |
| March 30, 2023 Fire safety | Develop a communication plan. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0029 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 27, 2023 |
| March 30, 2023 Fire safety | Establish emergency prep training and testing. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0036 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 27, 2023 |
| March 30, 2023 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected April 27, 2023 |
| March 30, 2023 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 27, 2023 |
| March 30, 2023 Standard | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0585 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 27, 2023 |
| March 30, 2023 Standard | Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0943 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 27, 2023 |
| March 30, 2023 Standard | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0925 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 27, 2023 |
| March 30, 2023 Standard | Keep all essential equipment working safely. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0908 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 27, 2023 |
| March 30, 2023 Standard | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0697 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 27, 2023 |
| March 30, 2023 Standard | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0676 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 27, 2023 |
| December 16, 2021 Fire safety | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0039 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 12, 2022 |
| December 16, 2021 Fire safety | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0291 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 29, 2022 |
| December 16, 2021 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 29, 2022 |
| December 16, 2021 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 27, 2022 |
| December 16, 2021 Fire safety | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0521 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 29, 2022 |
| December 16, 2021 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 24, 2022 |
| December 16, 2021 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected January 24, 2022 |
| December 16, 2021 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 24, 2022 |
| December 16, 2021 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 6, 2022 |
| December 16, 2021 Standard | 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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0700 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 20, 2022 |
| December 16, 2021 Standard | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 12, 2022 |
| December 16, 2021 Standard | Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0646 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 5, 2022 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| WRAY COMMUNITY LONG TERM CARE, INC. Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 07/01/2014 |
| WRAY COMMUNITY LONG TERM CARE, INC. Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 07/01/2014 |
| WRAY COMMUNITY LONG TERM CARE, INC. Organization | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2014 |
| BRYANT, KIMBERLY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/06/2025 |
| KRILEY, THOMAS Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/06/2025 |
| HENDRIX, JAMES Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/30/2019 |
| KRILEY, THOMAS Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/06/2025 |
| SOEHNER, CRAIG Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/08/2018 |
| WINGFIELD, JEFFREY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/05/2020 |
| BRYANT, KIMBERLY Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/03/2024 |
| HENDRIX, JAMES Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/30/2019 |
| SOEHNER, CRAIG Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/08/2018 |
| WINGFIELD, JEFFREY Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/05/2020 |
| BRYANT, KIMBERLY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/03/2024 |
| HENDRIX, JAMES Individual | trustee of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/30/2019 |
| SOEHNER, CRAIG Individual | trustee of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/08/2018 |
| WINGFIELD, JEFFREY Individual | trustee of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/05/2020 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Hillcrest Care Center's rating?
Hillcrest Care Center has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Colorado nursing homes is 3.2 stars.
How many inspection citations did Hillcrest Care Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 5 citations, compared with a Colorado average of 8.7. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Hillcrest Care Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Hillcrest Care Center?
It is government - hospital district. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Hillcrest Care Center and how do I contact it?
Hillcrest Care Center is at 360 Canyon Ridge Dr, Wray, CO 80758. Phone: (970) 332-4856.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.