Wray, CO

Hillcrest Care Center

4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with $49,385 in total fines with 5 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

360 Canyon Ridge Dr, Wray, CO

(970) 332-4856

Compare this facility

Overall

4 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

4 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

45

Certified beds

Average residents

40

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Government

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1994-01-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.76

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.83 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.69

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.68 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.13

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.20 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.58

All reported nurse hours · state 3.70 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.45

RN + LPN hours · state 1.51 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.00

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.26 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.47

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.60 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.00

Reported PT staffing · state 0.09 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.96

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

4.55

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.08

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

29%

Annual RN turnover · state 46% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

62%

Annual nurse turnover · state 49% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

2,545

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

49.12

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

1.0030

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

Not reported

This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.

Healthcare-associated infections

5.16

Performance 6.29% · Measure score 5.16 · Achievement 5.16 · This facility did not have sufficient data to calculate a baseline period measure result.

Total nurse turnover

3.06

Performance 51.16% · Measure score 3.06 · Achievement 3.06 · This facility did not have sufficient data to calculate a baseline period measure result.

Adjusted total nurse staffing

6.51

Baseline 5.17 hours · Performance 4.93 hours · Measure score 6.51 · Achievement 6.51 · Improvement 0

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 9.39%
10.72%
1.3 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 41 · Observed rate 0% · Lower 95% interval 6.4%
Discharge to community 44.66%
50.57%
5.9 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 42 · Observed rate 42.86% · Lower 95% interval 33.87%
Medicare spending per beneficiary 0.99
1.02
About the same
Drug regimen review with follow-up 100%
95.27%
4.7 pts better
Numerator 30 · Denominator 30
Falls with major injury 0%
0.77%
0.8 pts better
Numerator 0 · Denominator 30
Discharge self-care score 61.9%
53.69%
8.2 pts better
Numerator 13 · Denominator 21
Discharge mobility score 61.9%
50.94%
11 pts better
Numerator 13 · Denominator 21
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened 3.33%
2.29%
1 pts worse
Numerator 1 · Denominator 30 · Adjusted rate 5.19%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization 6.29%
7.12%
0.8 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 27 · Observed rate 0% · Lower 95% interval 2.98%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 10.34%
8.2%
2.1 pts better
Numerator 9 · Denominator 87
Staff flu vaccination coverage Not Available
42%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Discharge function score 66.67%
56.45%
10.2 pts better
Numerator 14 · Denominator 21
Transfer of health information to provider Not Available
95.95%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 4 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Transfer of health information to patient Not Available
96.28%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 14 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date Not Available
25.2%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 14 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.8
1.3
0.5 pts better
1.9
1.1 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.8 · Observed 0.7 · Expected 1.6 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.5
1.7
0.2 pts better
1.8
0.3 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.5 · Observed 1.3 · Expected 1.5 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 95.2%
93.5%
1.7 pts better
93.4%
1.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 88.9% · Q3 91.7% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 95.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 61.5%
94.7%
33.2 pts worse
95.5%
34 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 61.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 6.2%
3.4%
2.8 pts worse
3.3%
2.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.9% · Q2 5.6% · Q3 5.6% · Q4 10.3% · 4Q avg 6.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.7%
7.4%
6.7 pts better
11.4%
10.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 2.9% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.1%
5.0%
0.1 pts worse
5.4%
0.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.2% · Q2 11.8% · Q3 2.9% · Q4 2.8% · 4Q avg 5.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 7.2%
11.2%
4 pts better
19.6%
12.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.7% · Q2 5.7% · Q3 5.7% · Q4 7.9% · 4Q avg 7.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 10.3%
20.6%
10.3 pts better
16.7%
6.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.7% · Q2 11.1% · Q3 10.0% · Q4 9.4% · 4Q avg 10.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.1%
0.1 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 14.5%
15.2%
0.7 pts better
16.3%
1.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 30.8% · Q2 16.9% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 11.7% · 4Q avg 14.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 15.4%
14.6%
0.8 pts worse
14.9%
0.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 32.3% · Q2 15.2% · Q3 2.9% · Q4 13.2% · 4Q avg 15.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.0%
0.8%
0.8 pts better
1.0%
1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
1.5%
1.5 pts better
1.7%
1.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 13.1%
22.4%
9.3 pts better
19.8%
6.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 11.1% · Q2 11.6% · Q3 17.1% · Q4 12.8% · 4Q avg 13.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 9.7%
3.7%
6 pts worse
5.1%
4.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 20.2% · Q3 13.9% · Q4 4.3% · 4Q avg 9.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 58.8%
76.4%
17.6 pts worse
81.7%
22.9 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 61.9% · Q2 73.9% · Q3 52.2% · 4Q avg 58.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 14.5%
12.8%
1.7 pts worse
12.0%
2.5 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 14.5% · Observed 12.1% · Expected 9.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.1%
1.5%
0.6 pts worse
1.6%
0.5 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 2.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 33.3%
75.6%
42.3 pts worse
79.7%
46.4 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 33.3%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 12.4%
20.3%
7.9 pts better
23.9%
11.5 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 12.4% · Observed 9.1% · Expected 17.5% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-10-03 · Fire 2024-10-03

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-03-30 · Fire 2023-03-30

9 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)

12 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (12 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2021-12-16 · Fire 2021-12-16

6 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)

6 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2024-11-18

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

K522 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have an externally vented heating system.

Corrected 2024-11-19

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2024-10-23

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-10-22

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2024-11-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-30

E1 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2023-04-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-30

E13 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

Corrected 2023-04-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-30

E15 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

Corrected 2023-04-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-30

E23 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.

Corrected 2023-04-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-30

E24 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.

Corrected 2023-04-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-30

E26 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

Corrected 2023-04-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-30

E29 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Develop a communication plan.

Corrected 2023-04-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-30

E36 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish emergency prep training and testing.

Corrected 2023-04-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-30

E37 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

Corrected 2023-04-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-30

E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2023-04-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-30

E6 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

Corrected 2023-04-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-30

E9 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.

Corrected 2023-04-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-12-16

E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2022-01-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-12-16

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2022-01-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-12-16

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2022-01-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-12-16

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2022-01-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-12-16

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2022-01-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-12-16

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2022-01-29

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-11-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2024-10-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2024-11-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

F693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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 2024-10-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-11-02

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-16

F565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Corrected 2024-08-28

G · Actual harm 2023-03-30

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2023-04-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-30

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-04-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-30

F585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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 2023-04-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-30

F925 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Corrected 2023-04-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-30

F943 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Corrected 2023-04-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-30

F676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Corrected 2023-04-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-30

F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2023-04-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-30

F908 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Corrected 2023-04-27

G · Actual harm 2021-12-16

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2022-01-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-12-16

F700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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 2022-01-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-12-16

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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 2022-01-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-12-16

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2022-01-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-12-16

F646 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.

Corrected 2022-01-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-12-16

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2022-01-12

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$4,587 2023-09-05

Fine

Fine · fine $4,587

Fine

$4,587 2023-08-21

Fine

Fine · fine $4,587

Fine

$4,587 2023-08-14

Fine

Fine · fine $4,587

Fine

$11,645 2023-07-24

Fine

Fine · fine $11,645

Fine

$23,979 2023-03-30

Fine

Fine · fine $23,979

Fine

Ownership

Wray Community Long Term Care, Inc.

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 1 facilities 2014-07-01
Wray Community Long Term Care, Inc.

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 1 facilities 2014-07-01
Bryant, Kimberly

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-09-03
Hendrix, James

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2019-07-30
Kriley, Thomas

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2025-02-06
Soehner, Craig

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2018-05-08
Wingfield, Jeffrey

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2020-05-05
Wray Community Long Term Care, Inc.

5% Or Greater Mortgage Interest · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2014-07-01

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