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Continuing Care At Wind Crest
3420 Mill Vista Road, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
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Continuing Care At Wind Crest Description
Continuing Care At Wind Crest is a very large 108 bed community that offers assisted living, memory care, nursing care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is about 2.7 miles outside the town of Columbine, Colorado. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 making it the 4th highest rated community in the city out of 6 communities. See more information on reviews.
The Nursing Home at this community has a 4 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Assisted Living
Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.
Memory Care
Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.
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Nursing Home
Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.
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Skilled Nursing
Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.
Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Positive Aspects:
- Wind Crest Senior Living offers a vast and visually appealing campus with multiple buildings and amenities including restaurants, a pool, salon, and gym.
- Mill Vista Lodge, part of Wind Crest, provides skilled nursing care with a personal touch, learning the specific needs of residents over time.
- The apartments and facilities are described as beautiful, with new units being built, and the environment likened to living in a resort.
- Residents enjoy a variety of activities, good food, and features like pull cords in apartments for emergencies.
Negative Aspects:
- Concerns have been raised about the lack of concern for resident welfare by Wind Crest officials, particularly following accidents and during periods of increased care needs.
- Some residents and their families have experienced issues with understaffing, inconsistent care, and poor communication between staff and management.
- Challenges have been reported in the memory care service, with some families feeling that Wind Crest is not adequately equipped to handle common dementia-related behaviors.
- Financial and administrative frustrations have been voiced, including difficulties with refunds and dissatisfaction with the value for money regarding the cost versus quality of service.
General Feedback:
- Prospective residents are advised to speak directly with current residents for an honest perspective on living at Wind Crest.
- There are mixed reviews on the food and maintenance quality, with some noting a decline over time.
- It's important for potential residents and their families to carefully review all contractual documents and understand the financial commitments involved.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 4
Health inspection rating: 4
Staffing rating: 4
Quality measure rating: 4
Long-term quality measure rating:
4
Short-term quality measure rating:
4
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Nov. 14, 2013
Ownership type: Non Profit
Provider
type: Medicare
Nursing home capacity: 44
Total current residents: 42
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 0
Number of
substantiated complaints: 0
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 5
Total cost of fines: $25713
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-04-07 | 2023-04-10 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Have exits that are accessible at all times. |
| 2023-04-07 | 2023-05-11 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| 2023-04-07 | 2023-05-09 | E | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2023-04-07 | 2023-05-09 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. |
| 2022-01-05 | 2022-02-08 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
| 2022-01-05 | 2022-01-26 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2022-01-05 | 2022-01-26 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2022-01-05 | 2022-02-08 | D | Services Deficiencies | Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. |
| 2022-01-05 | 2022-01-31 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2020-11-09 | 2020-11-20 | D | Services Deficiencies | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-03-16 | 2023-04-14 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. |
| 2023-03-16 | 2023-04-14 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2023-03-16 | 2023-04-21 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2023-03-16 | 2023-04-21 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2023-03-16 | 2023-04-14 | F | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2021-12-14 | 2022-01-04 | F | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2020-10-15 | 2020-11-13 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2020-10-15 | 2020-11-13 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| 2020-10-15 | 2020-11-15 | F | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2020-10-15 | 2020-11-19 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2020-10-15 | $9,750 |
| 2020-12-07 | $655 |
| 2021-07-26 | $975 |
| 2021-07-26 | $983 |
| 2021-12-14 | $13,000 |
| 2022-02-28 | $1,316 |
| 2022-02-28 | $1,325 |
Denials
| Denial Date | Payment Denial Days |
|---|---|
| 2017-10-19 | 9 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Columbine which is 2.7 miles away and has a population of 24,280 (small town).
- The average income is $115,686, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 77
- Low Temperature: 33
- Average Temperature: 54.5
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 62 days of rain, 35 days of snow and 267 days of sun
- Precipitation: 0.7 inches a year
- The median age is 39.6 years old, very high compared to other cities.
- 4.72% of the population are Veterans which is a average percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
- 8.61% of the population are Foreign-born which is a low percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
- The population is 1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 5% Asian, 1% Black or African-American, 7% Hispanic or Latino, and 84% White.
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Supermarkets
Target Grocery
1.7 miles awayTaspen’s Organics
1.7 miles awayNatural Grocers
1.8 miles awayKing Soopers
1.9 miles awaySafeway
2.2 miles awayTransportation
Littleton - Mineral
1.5 miles awayBus Stations
Littleton / Mineral Gate C
1.5 miles awayLittleton / Mineral Gate B
1.5 miles awayLittleton / Mineral Gate D
1.5 miles awaySouth Platte Canyon Blvd & S Kendall Blvd & W Chatfield Ave
1.6 miles awayRidgeline Boulevard & Bluepoint Road
1.9 miles awayBanks
First Bank
1.8 miles awayChase
1.9 miles awayKeyBank
1.9 miles awayU.S. Bank
3.1 miles awayTBK Bank
3.9 miles awayHospitals
Children's Hospital Colorado South Campus, Highlands Ranch
1.1 miles awayUCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital
1.5 miles awayLittleton Adventist Hospital
2.7 miles awayUCHealth Sterling Ranch Medical Center
3.6 miles awayUCHealth Emergency Room
4.9 miles awayPharmacies
CVS Pharmacy
1.7 miles awayWalgreens
2.3 miles awayRite Aid
4.7 miles awayPharmaca
5.4 miles awayKing Soopers Pharmacy
5.9 miles awayDentists
Redstone Dental Group
1.8 miles awayHighlands Dental
2.0 miles away303 Dental Group Amy Roberts DDS, PLLC
2.3 miles awayComfort Dental
2.6 miles awaySecora Family Dentistry
3.1 miles awayParks
Fly’n B Park
0.4 miles awayRedstone Park
0.8 miles awaySpring Gulch Reservoir
1.1 miles awayLittleton
1.2 miles awaySouth Platte Park
1.4 miles awayPlaces of Worship
Unity Temple of Pratical Christianity
13.1 miles awayShopping
Dry Creek Center
4.2 miles awayCulture
Rox Arts Gallery
1.9 miles awayAmphitheatre
3.4 miles awayLittleton Town Hall Arts Center
3.8 miles awayCurtis Arts and Humanities Center
5.2 miles awayGothic Theatre
7.2 miles awayRestaurants
Fireside Restaurant
0.2 miles awayWindows Restaurant
0.3 miles awayBurton's Restaurant
0.4 miles awayCarter's Restaurant
0.5 miles awayBlue River Bistro
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