Continuing Care at Wind Crest
3420 Mill Vista Rd · Highlands Ranch, CO · 80129 · 3038768349
44 certified beds Non profit - Other Chain: Erickson Senior Living Part of a CCRC
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.42 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 1.74 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.81 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 51% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (7 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2024
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 September 13, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 16, 2023
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected April 14, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 16, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 14, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 16, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 21, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 16, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 21, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F March 16, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 14, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F December 14, 2021
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 4, 2022 · Infection Control
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 065409 · certified since November 14, 2013. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.