Craig, CO

Yampa Valley Healthcare Center

1-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $147,859 in total fines with 7 recent health deficiencies with 16 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

943 W 8th Dr, Craig, CO

(970) 826-4100

Compare this facility

Overall

1 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

1 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

58

Certified beds

Average residents

36

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

2004-09-27

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.81

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.54

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.28

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.25

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

73%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

65%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.0
1.3
0.7 pts worse
1.9
0.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 3.4
1.7
1.7 pts worse
1.8
1.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 84.4%
93.5%
9.1 pts worse
93.4%
9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 91.4%
94.7%
3.3 pts worse
95.5%
4.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
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
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.8%
7.4%
6.6 pts better
11.4%
10.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 12.1%
5.0%
7.1 pts worse
5.4%
6.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 10.7%
11.2%
0.5 pts better
19.6%
8.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 23.3%
20.6%
2.7 pts worse
16.7%
6.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
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
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 26.2%
15.2%
11 pts worse
16.3%
9.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 33.6%
14.6%
19 pts worse
14.9%
18.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 2.0%
0.8%
1.2 pts worse
1.0%
1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 4.9%
1.5%
3.4 pts worse
1.7%
3.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 23.6%
22.4%
1.2 pts worse
19.8%
3.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 3.4%
3.7%
0.3 pts better
5.1%
1.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 79.6%
76.4%
3.2 pts better
81.7%
2.1 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
1.5%
1.5 pts better
1.6%
1.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-11-25 · Fire 2024-11-25

7 health deficiencies

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

16 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (6 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-06-15 · Fire 2023-06-15

8 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)

7 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2022-04-21 · Fire 2022-04-21

24 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (11 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-25

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2025-01-29

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-25

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-01-29

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-25

K341 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

Corrected 2025-01-29

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-25

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2025-01-29

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-25

K346 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

Corrected 2025-01-29

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-25

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-05-07

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-25

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2025-01-29

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-25

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-01-29

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-25

K711 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

Corrected 2025-01-29

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-25

K753 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

Corrected 2025-01-29

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-25

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2025-01-29

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-25

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 2025-01-29

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-25

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-01-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-25

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2025-01-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-25

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2025-01-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-25

K927 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.

Corrected 2025-01-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-15

K293 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2023-07-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-15

K911 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Corrected 2023-07-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-15

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2023-07-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-15

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-07-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-15

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2023-07-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-15

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2023-07-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-15

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2023-07-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-04-21

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2022-06-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-04-21

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2022-06-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-04-21

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2022-06-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-04-21

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2022-06-05

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-04

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 2026-01-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-04

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2026-01-02

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-05

F561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Corrected 2025-09-18

G · Actual harm 2024-11-25

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2024-12-19

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-25

F801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Corrected 2024-12-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-25

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-12-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-25

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Corrected 2024-12-19

G · Actual harm 2024-08-07

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2024-09-05

G · Actual harm 2024-02-09

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2024-03-16

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-09

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2024-03-16

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-09

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2024-03-16

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-09

F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Corrected 2024-03-16

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-09

F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2024-03-16

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-09

F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2024-03-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-09

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2024-03-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-09

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-03-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-09

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 2024-03-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-09

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2024-03-16

C · Minimal harm 2024-02-09

F574 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.

Corrected 2024-03-16

G · Actual harm 2023-06-15

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 2023-07-07

G · Actual harm 2023-06-15

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2023-07-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-15

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected 2023-07-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-15

F659 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.

Corrected 2023-07-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-15

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-07-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-15

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-07-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-15

F742 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.

Corrected 2023-07-07

K · Immediate jeopardy 2022-04-21

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2022-05-20

G · Actual harm 2022-04-21

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2022-05-19

G · Actual harm 2022-04-21

F742 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.

Corrected 2022-05-19

G · Actual harm 2022-04-21

F744 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Corrected 2022-05-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-04-21

F726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Corrected 2022-05-19

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-04-21

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 2022-05-19

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-04-21

F835 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Corrected 2022-05-19

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-04-21

F867 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Corrected 2022-05-19

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-04-21

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2022-05-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-04-21

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 2022-05-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-04-21

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 2022-05-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-04-21

F679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Corrected 2022-05-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-04-21

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-05-19

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$54,990 2024-11-25

Fine

Fine · fine $54,990

Fine

$36,660 2024-08-07

Fine

Fine · fine $36,660

Fine

$29,315 2024-02-09

Fine

Fine · fine $29,315

Fine

$26,894 2023-06-15

Fine

Fine · fine $26,894

Fine

Ownership

Senex Foundation Inc

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 1 facilities 2004-04-21
Friedman, Jonathan

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2017-10-30
Friedman, Mitchell

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2004-04-21
Senex Foundation Inc

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2007-04-21

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