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Hillcrest Care Center
360 Canyon Ridge Dr, Wray, CO 80758
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 45 beds, Hillcrest Care Center serves Wray in Yuma County, Colorado and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1994.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Colorado median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 4 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 20 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (5, 8, 7 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 44.4 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 25.0.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $9K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Colorado median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 55.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Yuma Co. median | Colorado median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 20 | 20 | 22 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 44.4 | 44.4 | 25.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 55.0% | 55.0% | 46.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $9,174 | $9,174 | $10,033 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (1 in the county, 210 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Colorado average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 3 Oct 2024, 30 Mar 2023.
Severity mix: G ×2 D ×9 E ×8 F ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Oct 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 2 Nov 2024 |
| 3 Oct 2024 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 17 Oct 2024 |
| 3 Oct 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 2 Nov 2024 |
| 3 Oct 2024 | F0693 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 17 Oct 2024 |
| 3 Oct 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 2 Nov 2024 |
| 16 Jul 2024 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Complaint investigation | 28 Aug 2024 |
| 30 Mar 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 27 Apr 2023 |
| 30 Mar 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 27 Apr 2023 |
| 30 Mar 2023 | F0585 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 27 Apr 2023 |
| 30 Mar 2023 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E | Standard survey | 27 Apr 2023 |
| 30 Mar 2023 | F0943 | Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. | E | Standard survey | 27 Apr 2023 |
| 30 Mar 2023 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 27 Apr 2023 |
| 30 Mar 2023 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 27 Apr 2023 |
| 30 Mar 2023 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D | Standard survey | 27 Apr 2023 |
| 16 Dec 2021 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 24 Jan 2022 |
| 16 Dec 2021 | F0700 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2022 |
| 16 Dec 2021 | F0758 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2022 |
| 16 Dec 2021 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 24 Jan 2022 |
| 16 Dec 2021 | F0646 | Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition. | D | Standard survey | 5 Jan 2022 |
| 16 Dec 2021 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jan 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Sep 2023 | Fine | $4,587 | |
| 21 Aug 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Colorado average. Turnover: nursing staff 55.0%, RNs 37.5%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Colorado median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 10.4% | 11.1% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 7.9% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 7.9% | 11.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.5% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 5.5% | 18.8% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: government, hospital district. Legal business name: Wray Community Long Term Care, Inc..
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wray Community Long Term Care, Inc. | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 07/01/2014 |
| Wray Community Long Term Care, Inc. | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 07/01/2014 |
| Wray Community Long Term Care, Inc. | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2014 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Hillcrest Care Center been cited for?
20 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Colorado median is 22 per facility.
Has Hillcrest Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $9K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Hillcrest Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day against a Colorado median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Hillcrest Care Center?
Ownership type is government, hospital district. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Wray Community Long Term Care, Inc. and Wray Community Long Term Care, Inc.. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Hillcrest Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 3 Oct 2024; the most recent standard health survey was 3 Oct 2024.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.