The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited April 2022 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: K
Nursing home report
Sandrock Ridge Care and Rehab
Registered name: Yampa Valley Healthcare Center
CRAIG, CO · Medicare-certified · 58 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
Sandrock Ridge Care and Rehab has a 2-star overall rating, with 2-star health inspections and quality measures, but 4-star staffing. Reported nurse staffing is 3.39 hours per resident per day, below the 4.1 federal benchmark, and the facility has had $91,650 in fines in the last 24 months plus a recent federal penalty.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.3854 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 7, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $91,650recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.3854.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.80
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.47
- Nurse aides
- 2.11
- Weekend nursing
- 3.27
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 46%
Registered nurse turnover: 33%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
27.3%33.3%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.1%6.2%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
0%0%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%3.2%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
10.3%0%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
30%27.6%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—21.2%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
10%20%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
31.1%18.3%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—91.4%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
84.4%87.5%Improving
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
—70%—
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited May 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The home failed to provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy. Cited November 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 692 — 42 CFR §483.25(g) — S/S: G
The home failed to provide appropriate treatment and support for a resident with mental health, adjustment, or trauma-related needs. Cited April 2022 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 742 — 42 CFR §483.40 — S/S: G
The home failed to provide the appropriate treatment and services for a resident with dementia. Cited April 2022 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 744 — 42 CFR §483.40(b)(3) — S/S: G
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $54,990 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $36,660 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 3 fines · $120,965 in total fines.
- $54,990
Federal fine
Nov 25, 2024
- $36,660
Federal fine
Aug 7, 2024
- $29,315
Federal fine
Feb 9, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of SENEX FOUNDATION · 2 homes · 1.5 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 34.4 residents on an average day (59% of 58 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 21 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.