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Continuing Care at Wind Crest

HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO 80129- View Map

Continuing Care at Wind Crest is a Nursing Home in Colorado

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Overview of Continuing Care at Wind Crest

Continuing Care at Wind Crest is a senior living community in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. It offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and rehabilitation services. Residents enjoy a vibrant lifestyle with access to various amenities and support as their needs evolve.

(303) 876-8349

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 5.03/day Colorado avg: 3.86/day

Overall rating

5/5

Colorado avg: 3.1/5

Health Inspection

5/5

Colorado avg: 2.8/5

Staffing

4/5

Colorado avg: 3.0/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Colorado avg: 4.1/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 44

This home is often near full

That suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.

97.1%

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Might be optimal for

Post-acute recovery Temporary care Transitional stays

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Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

21% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 18 days

Private pay

79% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$123.0M

Operating loss

-$15.6M

Proprietary home Corporation

Home revenue

$122,975,040.00

Operating loss

$-15,553,525.00

Payroll costs

$31.4M

25.5% of revenue

Other operating costs

$107.1M

Total costs $138.5M

44-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

About this community

License Status

Active

Facility Type

SNF (Medicare Only)

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 065409

Ownership & operating entity

Continuing Care at Wind Crest is administrated by Ficca, Kelsey J.

Owner name: WIND CREST, INC

Safety & Compliance

Care Services

Nursing Services

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Memory Care

Independent Living

Skilled Nursing

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Minimum Age: 62

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness center

indoor aquatics space

scenic walking paths

transportation services

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

Pricing, Amenities, Health Services, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Long-Term Care, Rehabilitation, Medical Center

Pricing & Financial Information

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description

The Monthly Service Package includes most of your regular expenses like utilities, property taxes, standard maintenance, and even select meals.

Meals Included

Yes

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Continuing Care at Wind Crest

SNF

CO 80129-

NATIONAL SENIOR COMMUNITIES, INC

97.1%

$8,186,668.00

$31,385,758.00

383.4%

40.90

5/5

5.0268

5/5

4/5

5/5

+30%

+27%

Adventhealth Avista

SNF

114

Adventhealth Avista

SNF

114

Adventhealth Castle Rock

SNF

Adventhealth Castle Rock

SNF

Continuing Care at Wind Crest

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: CO 80129-

Bed Count: 44

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: NATIONAL SENIOR COMMUNITIES, INC

CCN: 65409

Occupancy: 97.1%

Home Revenue: $8,186,668.00

Payroll Costs: $31,385,758.00

Payroll %: 383.4%

Avg Residents/Day: 40.90

Overall Rating: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 5.0268

Health Insp Rating: 5/5

Staffing Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Citations: 7

RN share vs State Avg:

+18%

Staffing vs State Avg:

+30%

Occupancy vs State Avg:

+27%

Adventhealth Avista

Type of care: SNF AL

Bed Count: 114

Pets Allowed: No

Adventhealth Avista

Type of care: SNF AL

Bed Count: 114

Pets Allowed: No

Adventhealth Castle Rock

Type of care: SNF AL

Bed Count: 90

Pets Allowed: No

Adventhealth Castle Rock

Type of care: SNF AL

Bed Count: 90

Pets Allowed: No

HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO 80129-

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131

Total Staff

130

Employees

Contractors

23,817

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

7.9

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	21	9.1	No
Licensed Practical Nurse	11	8.8	No
Certified Nursing Assistant	66	8.9	No

Staff by Category

Administration

3 staff

7.4hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

98 staff

8.9hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

6 staff

7.9hs shift avg

Therapy Services

13 staff

4.7hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

4 staff

5.6hs shift avg

Dietary Services

5 staff

8hs shift avg

Other Services

2 staff

7.8hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

0.1%

of total hours from contractors

34 contractor hours this quarter

Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	66	0	66	9,974	91	100%	8.9
Registered Nurse	21	0	21	3,958	91	100%	9.1
Licensed Practical Nurse	11	0	11	2,366	91	100%	8.8
Clinical Nurse Specialist	5	0	5	2,015	90	99%	7.8
Administrator	2	0	2	920	64	70%	8
Other Dietary Services Staff	4	0	4	840	77	85%	8
Physical Therapy Assistant	4	0	4	701	68	75%	5.4
Mental Health Service Worker	2	0	2	569	63	69%	7.8
Qualified Social Worker	4	0	4	532	64	70%	5.6
Respiratory Therapy Technician	5	0	5	514	72	79%	5
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	456	57	63%	8
Dietitian	1	0	1	440	55	60%	8
Occupational Therapy Aide	1	0	1	414	62	68%	6.7
Speech Language Pathologist	2	0	2	76	31	34%	2.4
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	34	41	45%	0.8
Medical Director	1	0	1	10	10	11%	1

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Total Health inspections 3

38% below Colorado average

Colorado average: 4.8

Last Health inspection on Aug 2024

Total Health citations 7

72% below Colorado average

Colorado average: 24.8

2.33 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 7 citations

Complaint investigations 0 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 0

100% below Colorado average

Colorado average: 0.4

Serious Health citations 0

100% below Colorado average

Colorado average: 2.1

Moderate Health citations 7

Minor Health citations 0

Citations history (last 3 years)

Pharmacy moderate citation Aug 15, 2024

Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Mar 16, 2023

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Mar 16, 2023

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Mar 16, 2023

Corrected

Ownership: Non-Profit - Other Nonprofit

Part of: Erickson Senior Living

Resident Census by Payment Source

44 Total Residents

Medicare 13 (29.5%)

Private Pay/Other 31 (70.5%)

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

CCRC

Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 14.5

60% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 9.0

Functional decline score 27.4

46% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 18.8

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 32.0%

100% above Colorado average.

Walking Ability Worsened 35.0%

106% above Colorado average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 15.2%

35% below Colorado average.

Falls with Major Injury 1.7%

50% below Colorado average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 1.7%

56% below Colorado average.

Urinary Tract Infection 5.1%

254% above Colorado average.

Depressive Symptoms 2.6%

63% below Colorado average.

Antipsychotic Use 10.9%

42% below Colorado average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 91.6%

2% below Colorado average.

Influenza Vaccine 91.4%

3% below Colorado average.

Lost Too Much Weight 2.0%

62% below Colorado average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 74.7%

Near Colorado average

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.0%

100% better than Colorado average

Influenza Vaccine 93.3%

23% better than Colorado average

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Continuing Care at Wind Crest based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 97.1% ↑ 8.1pp vs 2022

Net Income -$15,553,525 ↑ ~$2.1M vs 2022

Total Payroll $33,728,798 ↑ ~$3.1M vs 2022

Profit Margin -190.0% ↑ 64.3pp vs 2022

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Metric	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	35.5%	77.8%	93.3%	91.0%	91.7%	88.1%	83.8%	82.6%	89.0%	97.1%
Beds	44	44	44	44	44	44	44	44	44	44
Net Income	-$4,618,374	-$4,070,352	-$6,813,053	-$8,791,213	-$10,032,996	-$8,208,711	$239,512	-$10,017,098	-$17,697,826	-$15,553,525
Gross Revenue	$3,780,101	$5,843,526	$6,522,244	$6,110,769	$6,492,819	$6,684,387	$5,957,876	$6,318,020	$6,960,063	$8,186,668
Operating Expenses	$39,089,639	$51,680,168	$61,555,966	$69,478,749	$80,998,021	$88,649,086	$87,599,671	$110,845,552	$128,430,003	$138,174,865
Net Patient Revenue	$3,028,669	$4,625,523	$5,310,101	$5,933,968	$6,313,215	$6,438,620	$6,127,622	$6,337,094	$6,830,494	$7,832,968
Total Payroll	$12,805,458	$16,285,405	$17,236,373	$18,798,939	$21,423,631	$23,167,459	$25,450,026	$27,864,683	$30,639,030	$33,728,798
Profit Margin %	-122.2%	-69.7%	-104.5%	-143.9%	-154.5%	-122.8%	4.0%	-158.6%	-254.3%	-190.0%
Medicare %	52.5%	24.4%	13.4%	10.5%	12.1%	9.9%	9.8%	9.7%	6.3%	4.0%
Medicaid %	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Private %	47.5%	75.6%	86.6%	89.5%	87.9%	90.1%	90.2%	90.3%	93.7%	96.0%
Revenue/Day	$470	$370	$354	$406	$429	$455	$454	$478	$478	$502
Cost/Day	$6,068	$4,138	$4,098	$4,755	$5,503	$6,269	$6,488	$8,361	$8,981	$8,858
Avg Length of Stay	26.4 days	37.5 days	55.4 days	63.3 days	63.5 days	55.7 days	68.9 days	64.1 days	85.6 days	95.1 days

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Elderly, Blind, and Disabled Waiver

Colorado Medicaid EBD Waiver

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Colorado resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

CO Specifics: Requires level-of-care assessment by case manager.

Old Age Pension (OAP) Health Care Program

Colorado OAP

General: Age 60+, Colorado resident.

Income Limits: ~$1,215/month (individual).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).

CO Specifics: Supplements SSI; limited medical coverage.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Colorado Medicaid PACE

General: Age 55+, Colorado resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

CO Specifics: Limited to specific regions (e.g., Denver, Pueblo).

Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Colorado Home Care Allowance (HCA)

General: Seniors typically 65+, Age 5+ with disability, Colorado resident, financial/functional need.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,004/month (individual, stricter than waivers).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

CO Specifics: Must need help with ADLs; not Medicaid-waiver eligible.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Colorado SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Colorado resident.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).

Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.

CO Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.

Continuing Care at Wind Crest

Continuing Care at Wind Crest is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Continuing Care at Wind… is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Continuing Care at Wind Crest

Continuing Care at Wind Crest is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Continuing Care at Wind… is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Quality ratings

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

This home is often near full

Who this home usually serves

Primarily short stays

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Finances and operations

About this community

Additional licensing details

Ownership & operating entity

Safety & Compliance

Care Services

Additional Policies & Features

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Pricing & Financial Information

Dining & Nutrition

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Staffing Data

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Staff by Category

Contractor Analysis

Health Inspection History

Breakdown of citations

Citations history (last 3 years)

Facility Characteristics

Resident Census by Payment Source

Programs & Services

Family Engagement

Quality of care over time

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Daily care & independence

Safety & clinical stability

Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Preventive care

Nutrition & physical health

Short-stay resident measures

Financial Trends

Occupancy Rate

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix

Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

Guides for Better Senior Living

Eldertainment

Financial Aid for Colorado Seniors

Elderly, Blind, and Disabled Waiver

Old Age Pension (OAP) Health Care Program

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

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