Ratings
Overall 4 Stars
From ratings in health inspections, nurse staffing, and measures of medical-care quality.
Health Inspections 4 Stars
How well this home met health and safety standards for food preparation and other nursing-home activities in the latest three state inspections. Such inspections are conducted at least every 15 months.
Deficiencies found in standard inspection(s) and complaint investigations 9/1/2010 to 11/30/2011
- Total number of health deficiencies for this nursing home:
- 15
- Average number of health deficiencies (Colorado):
- 11
- Average number of health deficiencies (U.S.):
- 8
- Range of health deficiencies (Colorado):
- 1-47
Administration Deficiencies
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What the nursing home failed to do |
Inspection Date | Date Corrected |
Level of Harm (least to most) |
Residents Affected (few to many) |
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| Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. | 8/4/2011 | 8/22/2011 |
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Environmental Deficiencies
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What the nursing home failed to do |
Inspection Date | Date Corrected |
Level of Harm (least to most) |
Residents Affected (few to many) |
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| Get rid of garbage properly. | 4/28/2011 | 6/1/2011 |
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| Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. | 4/28/2011 | 6/3/2011 |
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| Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. | 4/28/2011 | 6/1/2011 |
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| Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. | 8/4/2011 | 8/22/2011 |
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Mistreatment Deficiencies
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What the nursing home failed to do |
Inspection Date | Date Corrected |
Level of Harm (least to most) |
Residents Affected (few to many) |
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| 1) Hire only people who have no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. | 4/28/2011 | 6/1/2011 |
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Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
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What the nursing home failed to do |
Inspection Date | Date Corrected |
Level of Harm (least to most) |
Residents Affected (few to many) |
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| Make sure that the attending doctor orders special diets. | 4/28/2011 | 6/1/2011 |
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| Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. | 4/28/2011 | 6/3/2011 |
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Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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What the nursing home failed to do |
Inspection Date | Date Corrected |
Level of Harm (least to most) |
Residents Affected (few to many) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Have drugs and other similar products available, which are needed every day and in emergencies, and give them out properly. | 4/28/2011 | 6/2/2011 |
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Quality Care Deficiencies
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What the nursing home failed to do |
Inspection Date | Date Corrected |
Level of Harm (least to most) |
Residents Affected (few to many) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. | 4/28/2011 | 6/3/2011 |
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Resident Rights Deficiencies
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What the nursing home failed to do |
Inspection Date | Date Corrected |
Level of Harm (least to most) |
Residents Affected (few to many) |
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| Give the resident's legal representative the same rights as the resident. | 4/28/2011 | 5/24/2011 |
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| Let residents give themselves their drugs if they are able. | 4/28/2011 | 6/1/2011 |
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| Listen to the resident or family groups or act on their complaints or suggestions. | 4/28/2011 | 6/1/2011 |
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| Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. | 4/28/2011 | 6/1/2011 |
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| Tell each resident who can get Medicaid benefits about 1) which items and services Medicaid covers and which the resident must pay for; or 2) how to apply for Medicaid, along with the names and addresses of State groups that can help. | 4/28/2011 | 6/1/2011 |
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NA: Not available, not applicable, insufficient data, or did not report.
Note: Deficiencies (totals and ranges) and averages (state and national) may not match those shown on the federal Nursing Home Compare Web site. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, which runs the site, reviewed and approved the U.S. News method.
Nurse Staffing 2 Stars
Average number of hours per day of care received per resident from nurses at all levels.
| This Nursing Home | State Average | National Average | |
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| RN staffing | 3 out of 5 stars | NA | NA |
| Number of residents | 68 | 76 | 88 |
| Hours per resident (all nurses) | 1 hour 11 minutes | 1 hour 40 minutes | 1 hour 35 minutes |
| Hours per resident (RNs only) | 36 minutes | 56 minutes | 44 minutes |
| Hours per resident (LPNs, LVNs) | 35 minutes | 45 minutes | 50 minutes |
| Hours per resident (CNAs) | 1 hour 55 minutes | 2 hours 19 minutes | 2 hours 28 minutes |
- RN:
- registered nurse
- LPN:
- licensed practical nurse
- LVN:
- licensed vocational nurse
- CNA:
- certified nurse assistant
NA: Not available, not applicable, insufficient data, or did not report.
Note: Deficiencies (totals and ranges) and averages (state and national) may not match those shown on the federal Nursing Home Compare Web site. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, which runs the site, reviewed and approved the U.S. News method.
Quality Measures 3 Stars
Percentages of residents who got recommended care, such as flu vaccinations, and percentages of residents who had pain, bedsores, urinary tract infections, and other care‑related problems.
Long-stay preventive measures (Higher percentages are better)
| This Nursing Home | State Average | National Average | |
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| Percent of long-stay residents given influenza vaccination during the flu season | 90 - 100% | 87% | 90% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who were assessed and given pneumococcal vaccination | 90 - 100% | 85% | 88% |
Long-stay deficiencies (Lower percentages are better)
| This Nursing Home | State Average | National Average | |
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| Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 11% | 14% | 14% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who have moderate to severe pain | 2% | 3% | 3% |
| Percent of high-risk long-stay residents who have pressure sores | 9% | 9% | 10% |
| Percent of low-risk long-stay residents who have pressure sores | 4% | 1% | 1% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 1% | 2% | 2% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who are more depressed or anxious | 17% | 15% | 14% |
| Percent of low-risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder | 23% | 48% | 51% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who have/had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 7% | 7% | 5% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who spend most of their time in bed or in a chair | 2% | 2% | 4% |
| Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move about in and around their room got worse | 13% | 11% | 11% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who had a urinary tract infection | 9% | 8% | 8% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 7% | 8% | 7% |
Short-stay preventive measures (Higher percentages are better)
| This Nursing Home | State Average | National Average | |
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| Percent of short-stay residents given influenza vaccination during the flu season | 90% | 80% | 84% |
| Percent of short-stay residents who were assessed and given pneumococcal vaccination | 90% | 78% | 82% |
Short-stay deficiencies (Lower percentages are better)
| This Nursing Home | State Average | National Average | |
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| Percent of short-stay residents who have delirium | 7% | 1% | 1% |
| Percent of short-stay residents who had moderate to severe pain | 16% | 22% | 19% |
| Percent of short-stay residents who have pressure sores | 18% | 8% | 12% |
NA: Not available, not applicable, insufficient data, or did not report.
Note: Deficiencies (totals and ranges) and averages (state and national) may not match those shown on the federal Nursing Home Compare Web site. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, which runs the site, reviewed and approved the U.S. News method.
Fire Safety Deficiencies
How well this home met National Fire Protection Agency standards in the most recent inspection.
Deficiencies found in standard inspection(s) and complaint investigations 9/1/2010 to 11/30/2011
- Total number of fire safety deficiencies for this nursing home:
- 6
- Average number of fire safety deficiencies (Colorado):
- 6
- Average number of fire safety deficiencies (U.S.):
- 4
- Range of fire safety deficiencies (Colorado):
- 1-22
Building Construction Deficiencies
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What the nursing home did not have |
Inspection Date | Date Corrected | Level of Harm (least to most) | Residents Affected (few to many) |
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| Approved construction type or materials. | 5/18/2011 | 6/10/2011 |
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Electrical Deficiencies
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What the nursing home did not have |
Inspection Date | Date Corrected | Level of Harm (least to most) | Residents Affected (few to many) |
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| A separate and independent backup electrical power source. | 5/18/2011 | 6/27/2011 |
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| Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. | 5/18/2011 | 6/10/2011 |
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| Weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators. | 5/18/2011 | 6/10/2011 |
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Furnishings and Decorations Deficiencies
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What the nursing home did not have |
Inspection Date | Date Corrected | Level of Harm (least to most) | Residents Affected (few to many) |
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| Exits that are free from obstructions and can be used at all times. | 5/18/2011 | 6/27/2011 |
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Smoking Regulations Deficiencies
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What the nursing home did not have |
Inspection Date | Date Corrected | Level of Harm (least to most) | Residents Affected (few to many) |
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| Posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or did not provide ashtrays where smoking was allowed. | 5/18/2011 | 6/10/2011 |
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NA: Not available, not applicable, insufficient data, or did not report.
Note: Deficiencies (totals and ranges) and averages (state and national) may not match those shown on the federal Nursing Home Compare Web site. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, which runs the site, reviewed and approved the U.S. News method.
