Yampa Valley Healthcare Center
Craig, CO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 065384) · 58 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 3 totaling $120,965
Phone: (970) 826-4100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Yampa Valley Healthcare Center has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Colorado state average of 3.13. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Yampa Valley Healthcare Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.39 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.80 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.5%.
Yampa Valley Healthcare Center has 3 federal fines on record totaling $120,965.00, with no payment denials reported. CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Yampa Valley Healthcare Center is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Craig, Moffat County, Colorado, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since September 27, 2004. The facility is certified for 58 beds and reports an average daily census of 34.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Yampa Valley Healthcare Center has an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the Colorado state average of 3.13. Its component ratings include a Health Inspection rating of 2 out of 5, a Quality Measure rating of 2 out of 5, and a Staffing rating of 4 out of 5.
On staffing, CMS data show total nurse staffing of approximately 3.39 hours per resident per day, including about 0.80 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.5%.
On its penalty record, CMS lists 3 federal fines totaling $120,965.00. There are no payment denials on record for this facility. CMS's abuse icon is not flagged for this facility, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus program, which is reserved for facilities identified by CMS as persistently underperforming and placed under increased inspection scrutiny.
No chain affiliation data is provided for this facility, and no change of ownership within the past 12 months is indicated in the data.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the facility and on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Yampa Valley Healthcare Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Colorado state average of 3.13.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.39 hours per resident per day, including 0.80 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 out of 5; nursing turnover is 45.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 3 fines totaling $120,965.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, the data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus program status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 58 beds with an average daily census of 34.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation data is provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on September 27, 2004.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Quality Measures, and Staffing; this facility scores 2, 2, 2, and 4 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the available data; please contact the facility at 9708264100 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not covered by CMS data; contact the facility at 9708264100 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/065384?state=CO.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.