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Yampa Valley Healthcare Center

943 W 8TH DR, CRAIG, CO 81625
Score: 8 / 100

Yampa Valley Healthcare Center has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 8/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in Colorado. Families considering this Craig facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

Staffing at Yampa Valley Healthcare Center is near the national average, with 3.63 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 39 deficiencies at Yampa Valley Healthcare Center, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 3 / 15 pts
1 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.63 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.81 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.54 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.28 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.25 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.48 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

39
Total Deficiencies
Dec 3, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 37 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0689 Severity E
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Dec 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Dec 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0561 Severity E
    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
    Aug 4, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0692 Severity G
    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    Nov 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0801 Severity F
    Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qu
    Nov 24, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 3.4% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 6.3% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 23.3% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 4.9% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 33.6% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 12.1% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 23.6% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

4 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $147,859

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 8 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 1★ → 3 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -15 pts
  • Fine deductions: -10 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
58
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Nov 24, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
7