HILLCREST CARE CENTER
360 CANYON RIDGE DR, Wray, CO 80758
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How HILLCREST CARE CENTER Compares
HILLCREST CARE CENTER is a 45-bed government-owned nursing facility in Wray, Colorado. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Colorado average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (9.5%) is above the Colorado average of 3.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 45 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 89% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Colorado average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 6.7% — better than the Colorado average of 20.0% (66% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 7.5% — worse than the Colorado average of 3.4% (123% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 9.5% — worse than the Colorado average of 3.6% (167% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 11.2% — better than the Colorado average of 20.9% (47% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Colorado averages across 210 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask HILLCREST CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing HILLCREST CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Wray.
What keeps HILLCREST CARE CENTER's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help HILLCREST CARE CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 6.7% here versus 20.0% across Colorado. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is HILLCREST CARE CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 7.5% here versus 3.4% across Colorado. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at HILLCREST CARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at HILLCREST CARE CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Wray
Wray sits in Yuma County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.1% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Colorado as a whole (14.2% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 1,813 (18.1%)
- Median age
- 38.9 years
- Median household income
- $54,393
- Median home value
- $190,400
Demographics for Yuma County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Wray.
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