Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
New residents most often arrive under Medicare (38% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Owned by Wray Community Long Term, Hillcrest Care Center is a 45-bed skilled nursing community in Wray, Colorado, a rural setting in Yuma County about 75 miles northeast of Denver. Accepted are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, so families have multiple routes to cover short-term rehabilitation and longer-term nursing care. With a 75 percent occupancy rate, the community serves residents with an average stay of 386 days, showing a mix of post-acute rehabilitation and longer-term residents. That longer average stay signals a stable population. Here, lots of residents choose to stay for ongoing care instead of moving elsewhere after initial recovery.
Clinically, Hillcrest Care Center puts the spotlight on rehabilitation and nursing services, the core feature being 24-hour on-site staffing. Daily nursing care averages 4 hours and 15 minutes per resident, complemented by registered nurses (45 minutes per day), nurse aides (2 hours 8 minutes per day), and licensed practical nurses (42 minutes per day). This staffing structure bolsters hands-on daily care along with monitoring and skilled procedures. The home delivers rehabilitation services alongside daily companionship and offers transportation assistance for residents needing help with appointments or errands outdoors. Situated on Canyon Ridge Drive, the community is in a moderately walkable area with a Walk Score of 57. Some errands are reachable on foot, but most outings necessitate a quick drive, typical of rural Colorado communities where visiting family members may see the need to rely on a car.
Hillcrest Care Center is administered by Kimberly Bryant.
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Last Health inspection on Oct 2024
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Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
19 of 20 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 20 resulted from complaint investigations.
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Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
3,959 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 19 | 6 | 25 | 7,819 | 92 | 100% | 9.7 |
| Registered Nurse | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2,114 | 92 | 100% | 10.9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1,664 | 86 | 93% | 9.6 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 873 | 84 | 91% | 8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 1 | 2 | 468 | 54 | 59% | 7.7 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 450 | 61 | 66% | 7.4 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 442 | 56 | 61% | 7.9 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 437 | 55 | 60% | 7.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 396 | 61 | 66% | 6.4 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 396 | 52 | 57% | 7.6 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 381 | 45 | 49% | 8.5 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 1 | 0 | 1 | 180 | 15 | 16% | 12 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 81 | 41 | 45% | 2 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 26 | 4 | 4% | 6.6 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 3 | 3% | 6 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 17% | 0.6 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 10% | 1.1 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 3% | 2.8 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 3% | 2.2 |
Includes penalties issued in 2023
Federal 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 (Data as of Jan 2026)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
4 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
38% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
37% of new residents, often for short stays.
25% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Hillcrest Care Center from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
New residents most often arrive under Medicare (38% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
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Estimated distance in miles from Wray's city center to Hillcrest Care Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Health Facilities Division.
| Hillcrest Care Center | NH AL MC | Wray | - | 45 | - | 57 | - |
| Lamar Estates, LLC | NH | Lamar | - | 60 | A+ | 55 | - |
| Columbine Commons | NH AL | Windsor | - | 60 | A+ | 75 | - |
| Brighton Care Center | NH AL | Brighton | - | 108 | A+ | 70 | - |
| Cedars Healthcare Center Rehab, Skilled Nursing & Short Term Care | NH | Lakewood (Edgewood) | - | 130 | A+ | 77 | - |
Hillcrest Care Center is legally operated by Wray Community Long Term Care, Inc., and administered by Kimberly Bryant.
Hillcrest Care Center has a walk score of 57. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Hillcrest Care Center's occupancy is 75%.
Hillcrest Care Center is a government-operated nursing facility in CO.
Kimberly Bryant is the administrator of Hillcrest Care Center.
Hillcrest Care Center has 45 beds.
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