Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (75% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 3 - 4 months.
Continuing Care at Wind Crest offers nursing home care, assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Highlands Ranch, CO. Nursing home care includes on-site nursing support, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.
The community has 44 beds, so it is smaller in scale and gives staff and residents more opportunity to get to know each other. Total nurse staffing is 5h 24m per resident per day, which represents the amount of daily nurse time allocated to each resident. Medicare and private pay are accepted. Kelsey J Ficca serves as administrator, and Wind Crest operates the community.
Fitness and indoor aquatics spaces give residents places to exercise, while walking paths offer an on-site route for walks. Transportation services are available for residents who need a ride, and rehabilitation services support recovery and functional needs. Respite care provides short-term stays when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover, and pets are allowed.
A Medical Center is part of the community. With a Walk Score of 31, the area is dependent on cars, so most errands require a car or a ride. The combination of independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing home care may be a good fit for someone whose needs change over time without requiring a move to another community.
Standout metric: Registered nurse (RN) is +121% above Colorado average
1 of 6 metrics below Colorado average
99.9% of staff hours were worked by the facility's own employees
Colorado average: 92.3% · Contractors this quarter: Occupational Therapy Assistant (1)
Why it matters: employees work here week after week and get to know each resident's routines and needs. Agency contractors often rotate between facilities, so a higher employee share usually means more consistent care.
Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Continuing Care at Wind Crest is administered by Kelsey J Ficca.
11 points above the Colorado average for CMS-certified facilities (83/100)
Category breakdown
15 severity-weighted points (7 deficiencies) · 5× lower than the typical CMS-certified CO facility of similar size (median: 79)
No fines on record · 0 enforcement actions
30 days to fix issues · slower than the typical CMS-certified CO facility of similar size (median: 29)
Latest inspection: Aug 15, 2024 · 1 citation (Pharmacy, moderate), corrected
Most cited category: Quality of Life & Care, 2 of 7 citations · 6 categories in total
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 7 citations resulted from standard inspections.
Includes all CMS health inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Show Inspection ReportsFederal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
How residents at this home fare on health outcomes and preventive care, compared with the Colorado average.
13 long-stay measures: 6 better, 6 worse, 1 near CO average
8 short-stay measures: 3 better, 1 worse, 1 near CO average, 3 compared with US only
People who live at the home · 13 measures
Rehab and recovery after a hospital stay · 8 measures
Arrows show whether a figure is above or below the average. Green is better for residents, red is worse, and yellow means within 5% of the average. Grey compares with the US average only, because CMS publishes no state figure. The line on each bar marks the average.
Quality measures are calculated by CMS from Minimum Data Set (MDS) resident assessments and Medicare claims.
25% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
75% of new residents, often for short stays.
Historical financial and operational data for Continuing Care at Wind Crest from 2015–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports. Includes all financial data for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2024.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2024.
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (75% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 3 - 4 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
2.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Highlands Ranch's city center to Continuing Care at Wind Crest's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
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Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
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A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
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Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
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This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
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CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
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CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
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CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
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CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
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Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
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Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
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Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
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Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
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Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
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Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
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Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
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Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
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Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
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The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
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What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Colorado average is: 63.4% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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| Columbine Manor Care Center | NH MC SNF | Salida | 112
Facility
112
CO AVG
94
Rank
#57 / 219 | A- |
45.1%
Facility
45.1%
CO AVG
76%
Rank
#129 / 139 | -41% | 3.47
Facility
3.47
CO AVG
3.89
Rank
#116 / 198 | +10% | -11% | $0
Facility
$0
CO AVG
$38.1k
Rank
#1 / 205 | 16
Facility
16
CO AVG
25.2
Rank
#52 / 204 | 5.3
Facility
5.3
CO AVG
5.1
Rank
#112 / 204 | - | 51 | - |
76
Facility
76
CO AVG
60
Rank
#71 / 242 | Life Care Centers Of America, Inc | $5.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$5.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
CO AVG
$9.9M
Rank
#155 / 176 | $3.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$3.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
CO AVG
$6.1M
Rank
#136 / 176 | 59.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
59.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
CO AVG
63.4%
Rank
#25 / 176 | 065220 | ||||
| Forest Ridge Health and Rehab LLC | NH MC PC RC SNF | Woodland Park | 80
Facility
80
CO AVG
94
Rank
#132 / 219 | A- |
98.1%
Facility
98.1%
CO AVG
76%
Rank
#2 / 139 | +29% | 3.40
Facility
3.40
CO AVG
3.89
Rank
#130 / 198 | -13% | -12% | $0
Facility
$0
CO AVG
$38.1k
Rank
#1 / 205 | 15
Facility
15
CO AVG
25.2
Rank
#47 / 204 | 3.8
Facility
3.8
CO AVG
5.1
Rank
#67 / 204 | 1 | 79 | - |
69
Facility
69
CO AVG
60
Rank
#99 / 242 | Forest Ridge Health And Rehab LLC | $9.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$9.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
CO AVG
$9.9M
Rank
#109 / 176 | $5.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$5.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
CO AVG
$6.1M
Rank
#107 / 176 | 55.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
55.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
CO AVG
63.4%
Rank
#68 / 176 | 065418 | ||||
| Englewood Post Acute and Rehabilitation | NH MC SNF | Englewood | 82
Facility
82
CO AVG
94
Rank
#127 / 219 | A |
88.4%
Facility
88.4%
CO AVG
76%
Rank
#36 / 139 | +16% | 3.34
Facility
3.34
CO AVG
3.89
Rank
#144 / 198 | -17% | -14% | $0
Facility
$0
CO AVG
$38.1k
Rank
#1 / 205 | 16
Facility
16
CO AVG
25.2
Rank
#52 / 204 | 5.3
Facility
5.3
CO AVG
5.1
Rank
#112 / 204 | 3 | 73 | - |
82
Facility
82
CO AVG
60
Rank
#52 / 242 | Cherry Hills Healthcare, Inc | $11.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$11.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
CO AVG
$9.9M
Rank
#59 / 176 | $7.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$7.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
CO AVG
$6.1M
Rank
#70 / 176 | 60.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
60.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
CO AVG
63.4%
Rank
#89 / 176 | 065077 | ||||
| Continuing Care at Wind Crest | NH AL IL MC | Highlands Ranch (Westridge) | 44
Facility
44
CO AVG
94
Rank
#197 / 219 | A |
92.0%
Facility
92.0%
CO AVG
76%
Rank
#24 / 139 | +21% | 5.40
Facility
5.40
CO AVG
3.89
Rank
#14 / 198 | +9% | +39% | $0
Facility
$0
CO AVG
$38.1k
Rank
#1 / 205 | 7
Facility
7
CO AVG
25.2
Rank
#10 / 204 | 2.3
Facility
2.3
CO AVG
5.1
Rank
#14 / 204 | - | 41 | - |
31
Facility
31
CO AVG
60
Rank
#209 / 242 | Wind Crest, Inc | $8.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$8.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
CO AVG
$9.9M
Rank
#118 / 176 | $37.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$37.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
CO AVG
$6.1M
Rank
#1 / 176 | 437.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
437.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
CO AVG
63.4%
Rank
#1 / 176 | 065409 | ||||
| The Center at Lincoln, LLC | NH SNF | Parker | 96
Facility
96
CO AVG
94
Rank
#102 / 219 | B+ |
83.9%
Facility
83.9%
CO AVG
76%
Rank
#56 / 139 | +10% | 3.81
Facility
3.81
CO AVG
3.89
Rank
#77 / 198 | +2% | -2% | $0
Facility
$0
CO AVG
$38.1k
Rank
#1 / 205 | 29
Facility
29
CO AVG
25.2
Rank
#128 / 204 | 5.8
Facility
5.8
CO AVG
5.1
Rank
#133 / 204 | 1 | 81 | A+ |
89
Facility
89
CO AVG
60
Rank
#27 / 242 | The Center At Lincoln, LLC | $18.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$18.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024
CO AVG
$9.9M
Rank
#12 / 176 | $10.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$10.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
CO AVG
$6.1M
Rank
#18 / 176 | 56.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
56.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
CO AVG
63.4%
Rank
#119 / 176 | 065403 |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each nursing home is ranked against every other CO nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Continuing Care at Wind Crest is in the Westridge neighborhood of HIGHLANDS RANCH.
Continuing Care at Wind Crest is legally operated by Wind Crest, Inc, and administered by Kelsey J Ficca.
Continuing Care at Wind Crest has a walk score of 31. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Continuing Care at Wind Crest's occupancy is 92%.
Yes, Continuing Care at Wind Crest allows residents to bring their pets.
Kelsey J Ficca is the administrator of Continuing Care at Wind Crest.
Continuing Care at Wind Crest received a 5-star overall rating from the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services). This score combines results from staffing levels, quality measures, and health inspections.
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