Quick answers
- Where is Continuing Care at Wind Crest?
- 3420 Mill Vista Rd, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129, in Douglas County, Colorado.
- What is the phone number of Continuing Care at Wind Crest?
- (303) 876-8349, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Continuing Care at Wind Crest?
- Medicare overall rating: 5 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Continuing Care at Wind Crest been fined?
- Medicare lists no fines for Continuing Care at Wind Crest.
- What did inspectors find at Continuing Care at Wind Crest?
- In its last three inspection cycles (March 16, 2023 to June 16, 2026), Medicare lists 8 health citations; the most serious was level F. See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Medicare ratings, explained
Star ratings are one piece of information. Visit, ask questions and talk with your doctor about what matters for your care.
Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (March 16, 2023 to June 16, 2026), Continuing Care at Wind Crest had 8 health citations; the most serious was level F (no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm). Medicare lists no fines or payment denials for it in the last three years. Nurse staffing is 4.53 hours per resident per day; the Colorado average is 3.69 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: June 16, 2026 — 2 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: June 16, 2026 (standard health inspection).
Show 2 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0698 Level D
“Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.”
Previous cycle: August 15, 2024 — 1 health citation
Inspections in this cycle: August 15, 2024 (standard health inspection).
Show 1 citation (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0761 Level D
“Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.”
Earlier cycle: March 16, 2023 — 5 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: March 16, 2023 (standard health inspection).
Show 5 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0558 Level D
“Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.”
F0658 Level D
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0677 Level D
“Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Fire safety citations (17)
K0293 Level F
“Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.”
K0321 Level F
“Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.”
K0324 Level F
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0355 Level F
“Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.”
K0914 Level F
“Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0914 Level F
“Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.”
K0131 Level E
“Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.”
K0222 Level E
“Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.”
K0353 Level E
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0354 Level D
“Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.”
K0712 Level D
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
K0271 Level E
“Have exits that are accessible at all times.”
K0712 Level E
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
K0324 Level D
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
K0911 Level D
“Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.”
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | Colorado | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 1.54 | 0.81 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.58 | 0.68 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.41 | 2.20 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 4.53 | 3.69 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.96 | 3.26 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 1.00 | 0.60 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 47.2% | 47.0% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 54.2% | 44.4% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Part of a group of 17 nursing homes: Erickson Senior Living.
Legal business name: Wind Crest, Inc..
Owners and managers Medicare lists (3)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Senior Communities, Inc | Direct owner | 100% | January 14, 2021 |
| Erickson Senior Living LLC | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | November 23, 2020 |
| National Senior Communities, Inc | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | January 14, 2021 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 44 |
| Average residents per day | 42.4 |
| Takes part in | Medicare |
| Ownership | Non-profit – corporation |
| Group or chain (affiliated entity) | Erickson Senior Living |
| Legal business name | Wind Crest, Inc. |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 2013-11-14 |
| Part of a continuing care retirement community | Yes |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 3420 Mill Vista Rd, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 |
| County | Douglas County |
| State | Colorado |
| Phone | (303) 876‑8349 |
| CMS Certification Number | 065409 |
| Name in Medicare records | CONTINUING CARE AT WIND CREST |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Life Care Center of Littleton1.5 mi · Littleton, CO · 3 of 5 stars
- Littleton Care and Rehabilitation Center3.6 mi · Littleton, CO · 5 of 5 stars
- VI at Highlands Ranch Skilled Nursing3.8 mi · Highlands Ranch, CO · 5 of 5 stars
- Cherrelyn Healthcare Center4.5 mi · Littleton, CO · 4 of 5 stars
- Hallmark Nursing Center5.4 mi · Denver, CO · 5 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital1.3 mi · Highlands Ranch, CO · Acute Care Hospital
- AdventHealth Littleton2.6 mi · Littleton, CO · Acute Care Hospital
- Hca-Healthone dba Swedish Medical Center7.1 mi · Englewood, CO · Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13