Yampa Valley Healthcare Center
943 W 8th Dr, Craig, CO 81625 · (970) 826-4100
For profit - Corporation · 58 certified beds
Yampa Valley Healthcare Center has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in November 2024, found 4 citations, 1 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the Colorado average is 8.7). It was fined 3 times in the last three years, $120,965 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on November 25, 2024 found 4 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.November 25, 2024 · F0692 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.November 25, 2024 · F0801 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.November 25, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- 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.November 25, 2024 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 16 citations.
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.May 7, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.December 4, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.December 4, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.August 5, 2025 · F0561 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.August 7, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.February 9, 2024 · F0574 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.February 9, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.February 9, 2024 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.February 9, 2024 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.February 9, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.February 9, 2024 · F0692 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.February 9, 2024 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.February 9, 2024 · F0725 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.February 9, 2024 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.February 9, 2024 · F0760 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.February 9, 2024 · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $54,990November 25, 2024
- Fine of $36,660August 7, 2024
- Fine of $29,315February 9, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Colorado average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.39 | 3.72 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.80 | 0.82 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.47 | 0.68 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.11 | 2.21 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 45.5% | 47.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 58 |
| Average residents per day | 34.4 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Heritage Park Care Center Carbondale · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Castle Peak Senior Life and Rehabilitation Eagle · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Glenwood Springs Healthcare Glenwood Springs · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Walbridge Memorial Convalescent Wing Meeker · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Grand River Health Care Center Rifle · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Yampa Valley Healthcare Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.