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Yampa Valley Healthcare Center

943 W 8th Dr, Craig, CO 81625970826410058 certified beds · 34 residentsFor profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
8
since 2022
Deficiencies
40
12910
Penalties · 3 yrs
$120,965
3 fines
Last survey
2026-05-07
Complaint
CMS overall
2 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 2/5
Health 2
Staffing 4
Quality 2
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats

Survey history

Source: CMS · Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment · data as of 2026-08-01
DateKindDeficienciesOfficial recordArchived PDF
2026-05-07Complaint001CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2025-12-04Complaint020CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2025-08-05Complaint010CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2024-11-25Standard031CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2024-08-07Complaint001CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2024-02-09Complaint191CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2023-06-15Standard052CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2022-04-21Standard094CMS-2567 (Care Compare)

Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.

Deficiencies

CMS · Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.

2026-05-07Complaint survey · 1 deficiencyOfficial report
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Correction not yet recordedRecord 065384-20260507-F689
2025-12-04Complaint survey · 2 deficienciesOfficial report
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-02Record 065384-20251204-F684
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningFalls
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-02Record 065384-20251204-F689
2025-08-05Complaint survey · 1 deficiencyOfficial report
F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-18Record 065384-20250805-F561
2024-11-25Standard survey · 4 deficienciesOfficial report
F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planning
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2024-12-19Record 065384-20241125-F692
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-19Record 065384-20241125-F761
F801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-19Record 065384-20241125-F801
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-19Record 065384-20241125-F880
2024-08-07Complaint survey · 1 deficiencyOfficial report
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity GHarm
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2024-09-05Record 065384-20240807-F600
2024-02-09Complaint survey · 11 deficienciesOfficial report
F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planning
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2024-03-16Record 065384-20240209-F692
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-16Record 065384-20240209-F600
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-16Record 065384-20240209-F677
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-16Record 065384-20240209-F686
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-16Record 065384-20240209-F689
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-16Record 065384-20240209-F695
F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Scope/severity EStandard
Staffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-16Record 065384-20240209-F725
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-16Record 065384-20240209-F755
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-16Record 065384-20240209-F760
F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-16Record 065384-20240209-F804
F574The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.Scope/severity CPaperwork
Dignity & rights
Widespread; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-16Record 065384-20240209-F574
2023-06-15Standard survey · 7 deficienciesOfficial report
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2023-07-07Record 065384-20230615-F689
F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planning
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2023-07-20Record 065384-20230615-F692
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-07-07Record 065384-20230615-F584
F659Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-07-07Record 065384-20230615-F659
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-07-07Record 065384-20230615-F686
F742Provide 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-07-07Record 065384-20230615-F742
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-07-07Record 065384-20230615-F880
2022-04-21Standard survey · 13 deficienciesOfficial report
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity KHarm
Abuse & neglect
Pattern; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2022-05-20Record 065384-20220421-F600
F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planning
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2022-05-19Record 065384-20220421-F692
F742Provide 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.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planning
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2022-05-19Record 065384-20220421-F742
F744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planning
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2022-05-20Record 065384-20220421-F744
F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-05-19Record 065384-20220421-F679
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-05-19Record 065384-20220421-F684
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningFalls
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-05-19Record 065384-20220421-F689
F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Scope/severity FStandard
Staffing
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-05-19Record 065384-20220421-F726
F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-05-19Record 065384-20220421-F758
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-05-19Record 065384-20220421-F812
F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.Scope/severity FStandard
Records
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-05-19Record 065384-20220421-F835
F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.Scope/severity FStandard
Records
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-05-19Record 065384-20220421-F867
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-05-20Record 065384-20220421-F880

Penalties & enforcement

DateActionAmountSource
2024-11-25Civil money penalty$54,990CMS · Penalties
2024-08-07Civil money penalty$36,660CMS · Penalties
2024-02-09Civil money penalty$29,315CMS · Penalties

Staffing

CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainer
RN hours per resident day0.80
Facility
Colorado
National
Colorado 0.82 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.39
Facility
Colorado
National
Colorado 3.72 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.27
Facility
Colorado
National
Colorado 3.30 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover46%
Facility
Colorado
National
Colorado 47% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover33%
Facility
Colorado
National
Colorado 45% · National 43%

Quality measures

CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions
MeasureFacilityColoradoNational
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers
lower is better
0.0%3.4%4.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
lower is better
3.8%3.4%3.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
lower is better
27.3%20.0%15.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
lower is better
4.0%1.4%1.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained
lower is better
0.0%0.1%0.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
lower is better
28.0%13.4%13.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
lower is better
4.3%4.7%5.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication
lower is better
17.4%11.5%19.5%

Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.

Ownership

As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)
EntityRoleInterestSinceRegistry
Senex Foundation Inc
Organization
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST100%
Senex Foundation Inc
Organization
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Friedman, Jonathan
Individual
W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEENOT APPLICABLE
Friedman, Mitchell
Individual
CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE

Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.

Cost context

County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Colorado.

No county cost figures on file for Moffat.

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Sources & provenance

SectionAgency · datasetRetrieved
Facility, ratingsCMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information2026-08-01
SurveysCMS · Survey Summary2026-08-01
DeficienciesCMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare)2026-08-01
PenaltiesCMS · Penalties2026-08-01
StaffingCMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026)2026-08-01
Quality measuresCMS · MDS Quality Measures2026-08-01
OwnershipCMS · Ownership2026-08-01