Yampa Valley Healthcare Center
943 W 8th Dr · Craig, CO · 81625 · 9708264100
58 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Senex Foundation
Why this verdict
- Federal penalties on record: $91,650 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 8 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
2 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$91,650 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.57 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.78 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.26 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 56% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $120,965 |
Inspection citations (39 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected September 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G November 25, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected December 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 25, 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 December 19, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F November 25, 2024
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 December 19, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E November 25, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 19, 2024 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G August 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected September 5, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G February 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected March 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected March 16, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E February 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected March 16, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected March 16, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected March 16, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected March 16, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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No harm found · C February 9, 2024 · found via complaint
The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
Corrected March 16, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G June 15, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 7, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G June 15, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected July 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 15, 2023
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 July 7, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 15, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 7, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E June 15, 2023 · found via complaint
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 July 7, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E June 15, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
Corrected July 7, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| November 25, 2024 | Fine | $54,990 |
| August 7, 2024 | Fine | $36,660 |
| February 9, 2024 | Fine | $29,315 |
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 065384 · certified since September 27, 2004. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.