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-profit
Data as of September 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
Sandrock Ridge Care and Rehab in Craig, CO has an overall 2-star rating, with 2 stars for health inspections and quality measures but 4 stars for staffing. It has a recent federal penalty, $54,990 in fines over the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing of 3.39 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.3854 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 7, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $54,990recent 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
- Occupancy
- 34.4 residents on an average day (59% of 58 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 22 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.