Continuing Care At Wind Crest
Highlands Ranch, CO · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 065409) · 44 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (303) 876-8349 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Continuing Care At Wind Crest has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Colorado state average of 3.13. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is also 5 stars.
Continuing Care At Wind Crest reports total nurse staffing of 5.11 hours per resident per day, including 1.75 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 48.5 percent.
Continuing Care At Wind Crest has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Continuing Care At Wind Crest is a Medicare-certified nursing home located in Highlands Ranch, Douglas County, Colorado. The facility is certified for 44 beds and reports an average daily resident count of 40.5. It has been Medicare-certified since November 14, 2013, and operates as a non-profit facility, accepting Medicare.
According to CMS Care Compare, Continuing Care At Wind Crest holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the Colorado state average of 3.13. Its component ratings are also strong: 5 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 5 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 5.11 per resident per day, including 1.75 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 48.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility.
Continuing Care At Wind Crest is part of the Erickson Senior Living chain, which operates 17 facilities with an average chain rating of 4.2 stars. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Continuing Care At Wind Crest has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Colorado state average of 3.13.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
According to CMS data, this facility is certified as a Medicare provider.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 5.11 hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 out of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 48.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines on record — 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is listed for this facility in the provided CMS data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 44 beds and reports an average daily census of 40.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a non-profit facility and is part of the Erickson Senior Living chain, which includes 17 facilities with an average rating of 4.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since November 14, 2013.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 5, 5, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 3038768349 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 3038768349 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current information at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/065409?state=CO.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.