HILLCREST CARE CENTER
HILLCREST CARE CENTER holds a 4 out of 5 star CMS overall rating, above the Colorado average of 3.1, as a nursing home in Wray, Colorado, with no deficiency records for it in the current CMS extract.
nursing home in Wray, Colorado
360 CANYON RIDGE DRRatings
CMS 4/5 stars
- Health inspections: 4/5
- Staffing: 4/5
- Quality measures: 4/5
Estimated cost
Estimated $3,800–$6,000/month
About HILLCREST CARE CENTER
HILLCREST CARE CENTER is a government - hospital district nursing home in Wray, Colorado.
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall, above the Colorado average of 3.1.
Its reported CMS domain scores are even at 4 out of 5 for health inspections, staffing, quality measures.
How to read HILLCREST CARE CENTER's star rating
The CMS overall star rating for HILLCREST CARE CENTER is a composite of three separately measured domains: health inspection results from state survey teams, staffing levels reported through payroll-based journal data, and clinical quality measures drawn from resident assessments and Medicare claims. A 4-star overall rating means HILLCREST CARE CENTER sits in the upper tier of rated providers nationally, though a strong overall score can still hide a weaker individual domain.
For HILLCREST CARE CENTER, CMS currently publishes 4 out of 5 for health inspections, 4 out of 5 for staffing, 4 out of 5 for quality measures. Health inspection scores are graded on a curve within each state, so this facility's inspection score is a ranking against other Colorado providers rather than an absolute measure. Staffing scores reflect reported nurse hours per resident day, and quality-measure scores reflect resident outcomes such as falls, pressure ulcers and hospital readmissions.
In local context: the Colorado average is 3.1. HILLCREST CARE CENTER rates 4 out of 5, in line with that benchmark. Comparing a facility against its own local market matters because inspection severity, Medicaid reimbursement rates and staffing supply all vary sharply by state.
What HILLCREST CARE CENTER's inspection record shows
No deficiency citations for HILLCREST CARE CENTER appear in the CMS extract this page is built from. That reflects the records CMS has published for this provider, not an inspection performed by Clear Care Connect, and the federal extract can lag a state survey by several months.
Before you rely on a clean record, ask HILLCREST CARE CENTER for the date of its most recent standard survey and for its current CMS Form 2567. Also ask the Colorado survey agency whether any complaint investigations are open, as complaint surveys are logged separately from the standard annual survey cycle.
What nursing home costs near Wray, Colorado
Colorado nursing home typically runs $3,800 to $6,000 per month, a midpoint of roughly $4,900 — about $58,800 a year. This is a state-level market estimate from published rate data for this care type, not a quote from HILLCREST CARE CENTER, and it is the single figure on this page that is modelled rather than reported.
Actual pricing at HILLCREST CARE CENTER depends on room type, whether the community charges a flat all-inclusive rate or a base rate plus tiered care levels, and one-time community or entrance fees. For skilled nursing, Medicare may cover a limited post-hospital stay in full for the first 20 days and partially through day 100 when the stay qualifies; long-term custodial care is generally paid privately or through Medicaid once assets are spent down.
When you call HILLCREST CARE CENTER, ask for the total monthly figure at the care level being recommended — not the base rate — plus the schedule of annual increases over the last three years and what triggers a move to a higher care tier.
Questions to ask HILLCREST CARE CENTER on a tour
These are drawn from what this facility's own record does and does not tell you. Bring them to the tour and write down the answers — comparing written answers across two or three Wray providers is more revealing than any single visit.
- Your CMS overall rating is 4 out of 5 — what changed at the most recent survey, and what are you doing differently now?
- CMS reports 4 out of 5 for health inspections here — how is that being addressed?
- What is the current nurse and aide staffing ratio on days, evenings, nights and weekends, and what is your annual staff turnover?
- What is the all-in monthly cost for the care level you would place my family member in, and what triggers an increase?
- How are medication changes, falls and hospital transfers communicated to family, and how quickly?
- Can we visit unannounced at a mealtime and on a weekend before deciding?
How to verify this information about HILLCREST CARE CENTER
Everything on this page comes from public records, and you can check each figure at its source. CMS publishes provider ratings, staffing and inspection data through its Provider Data Catalog and Medicare Care Compare; the Colorado licensing and survey agency holds the state licence file, complaint investigations and any enforcement actions for HILLCREST CARE CENTER; and your local Area Agency on Aging can tell you about waiver programs and ombudsman support in Wray.
Long-term care ombudsman programs are free and independent, and an ombudsman who covers Wray will often know a facility's recent staffing and complaint history in more current detail than any published dataset. Clear Care Connect does not inspect, endorse or rank facilities for payment, and does not accept payment from providers to change what a page says.
HILLCREST CARE CENTER — questions families ask
How does Medicare rate HILLCREST CARE CENTER?
HILLCREST CARE CENTER holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Colorado average of 3.1.
What are HILLCREST CARE CENTER's CMS domain scores?
CMS reports health inspections 4 out of 5, staffing 4 out of 5, quality measures 4 out of 5 for HILLCREST CARE CENTER.
Who operates HILLCREST CARE CENTER?
HILLCREST CARE CENTER is operated as a government - hospital district nursing home.
What does nursing home cost near Wray, Colorado?
Colorado nursing home typically runs $3,800–$6,000 per month. This is a state-level estimate, not a quote from HILLCREST CARE CENTER — pricing varies by care level and room type.
Where is HILLCREST CARE CENTER located?
HILLCREST CARE CENTER is at 360 CANYON RIDGE DR. You can reach the facility directly at 9703324856.
Where this data comes from
- CMS star ratings, health inspection, staffing and quality scores — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Provider Data Catalog (CMS certification number 065316).
- Estimated monthly cost — Clear Care Connect state-level cost model, derived from published market rates for this care type and state. Estimates are not quotes.
No CMS inspection survey date or data-refresh timestamp is on record for this facility yet, so this page states no data date. Government inspection data is republished by CMS on its own schedule — always confirm directly with the provider.