4
Inspections
4
Deficiencies
0
Actual Harm or Above
1
Occurrences
August 27, 2025
Last Inspection
S/S B/C Minimal potential
The most recent inspection of BROOKDALE PARKPLACE on record is dated August 27, 2025. Across 4 published inspections, state surveyors cited 4 deficiencies, none of which reached the actual-harm level.
Colorado publishes inspections on a rolling window, so older surveys may no longer appear. Citation codes 0000 and 9999 are the surveyor's opening and closing comments, not deficiencies, and are excluded from the counts above. Where the state required one, the facility's own plan of correction is shown beneath the finding it answers.
Provider Information
Status
Active
Facility Type
Assisted Living Residence (Licensed Only)
Administrator
Malmstrom, Page
Owner
FORT AUSTIN LTD PARTNERSHIP
Phone
(303) 744-0400
Payor Source
Private Pay
City
DENVER
ZIP
80218
Inspections & Citations
4 inspections · 4 deficiencies8/27/2025Licensure (Re-licensure) · ID Q5GZ114 deficiencies▼
0000Initial CommentsSurveyor note▼
Findings
A relicensure survey was completed on 8/28/25. Deficiencies were cited.
Plan of correction
The state did not require a plan of correction for this citation.
0734Stf Req-First Aid 1 Stf Onsite CPRS/S B▼
Findings
Based on record review and interview the residence failed to have at least one staff member onsite at all times who was certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and obstructed airway techniques from a nationally recognized organization, affecting 59 current residents. Findings include:On 8/26/25, the residence provided all CPR certifications for all certified staff; however, no staff were CPR certified on the following dates:8/22/25 morning and evening shifts. 8/23/25 evening shift. On 8/26/25 at 1:20 p.m., the administrator acknowledged there was no CPR-trained person on 8/22/25 morning and evening and 8/23/25 evening shifts, as required.
Plan of correction · submitted by the facility
Re-education was provided to the Executive Director and Scheduling Coordinator on 8/28/25 by the District Director of Clinical Services regarding the requirement that each assisted living residence shall have at least one staff member onsite at all times who has current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and obstructed airway techniques from a nationally recognized organization. This education was documented on an in-service form with signatures of everyone in attendanceOn 8/28/25 the Executive Director provided and documented re-education to all care associates on the regulatory requirement that that each assisted living residence shall have at least one staff member onsite at all times who has current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and obstructed airway techniques from a nationally recognized organization. This education was documented on an in-service form with signatures of everyone in attendance. A First Aid class was held on 8/29/25 to certify staff in first aid that so there is a staff member onsite at all times who has current certification in first aid. To monitor for ongoing compliance, for a period of 3 months, the Executive Director or designee will perform weekly audits of the schedule to check that there is a staff member onsite at all times who has current certification in first aid. This monitoring will be documented on an audit sheet which will be added to the community’s QAPI process.
1194Res Care Srvs-Lift As Req DocS/S C▼
Findings
Based on record review and interview, the residence failed to document and implement effective actions that were to be taken by staff to prevent reoccurrence of falls, affecting three of four residents (#1, #2, #4) who fell. Specifically, Resident #1 fell 15 times in July and August 2025. Resident #1 fell on 8/1/25 and had a bruised leg and expressed pain. On 8/5/25 Resident #1 fell during the overnight shift and on 8/6/25 bruises were observed on his upper and lower back. On 8/23/25 Resident #1 fell and had an abrasion on his right forearm. Resident #1's care plan was last updated in May 2025 and did not include actions that were to be taken by staff to prevent reoccurrence of falls, nor were staff able to detail any resident specific actions to prevent reoccurrence of falls for Resident #1. Findings include:1. Resident #1 was admitted to the residence on 11/13/20 with diagnoses including insomnia and prostatic hyperplasia. Progress notes for Resident #1 in July and August 2025 revealed the following:On 7/17/25 Resident #1 fell on the floor next to his bed. On 7/23/25 Resident #1 fell on the floor next to his bed. On 7/24/25 Resident #1 expressed pain. On 7/25/25 Resident #1 was in a lot of pain, had a hard time walking and had swollen legs. On 7/27/25 Resident #1 fell twice at 3:15 p.m. and 8:32 p.m. On 8/1/25 Resident #1 fell on the floor near his recliner. Expressed pain in his legs in the evening. Swollen legs and a bruise on leg. On 8/2/25 Resident #1 unable to walk and expressed pain. On 8/2/25 at 11:43 a.m., Resident #1 fell on the floor near his recliner. On 8/3/25 Resident #1 fell trying to walk to the bathroom. On 8/5/25 Resident #1 fell on the overnight shift. On 8/6/25 Resident #1 had bruises on his upper and lower back and had pain in his left leg. On 8/10/25 Resident #1 fell in the bathroom. On 8/14/25 Resident #1 fell on the floor next to his bed. On 8/16/25 at 12:50 a.m. Resident #1 fell on the floor next to his bed. Resident #1 again at 5:50 a.m. On 8/16/25 an abrasion was discovered after fall on 8/15/25. On 8/18/25 at 3:00 a.m. Resident #1 rolled out of bed. On 8/19/25 at 8:20 p.m., Resident #1 fell on the floor next to his bed. On 8/20/25 Resident #1 reported pain and could barely walk. On 8/23/25 Resident #1 fell. Abrasion noted on his right forearm. Resident #1's care plan, last revised on 5/15/25, revealed he was a fall risk, and staff were to identify environmental fall risks, including clutter and furniture arrangement, lighting, and non-slip footwear. The care plan was not updated with additional effective actions that staff were to take to prevent reoccurrence of falls. On 8/27/25 at 7:56 a.m., Staff #6 said Resident #1 was at risk for falling and was required to watch him frequently and keep his door open. On 8/27/25 at 8:26 a.m., the resident care coordinator (RCC) identified Resident #1 as a fall risk and said he fell because he tried to get up and walk to the restroom to use the toilet. When asked what interventions were in place to prevent reoccurrence, the RCC said Resident #1 refused to use a bedside commode and refused to wear incontinence products. On 8/27/25 at approximately 4:00 p.m., Staff #1 acknowledged Resident #1 was a fall risk and she was told to keep his door open and keep an eye on him every 10 minutes. On 8/27/25 at 4:15 p.m., Staff #2 acknowledged Resident #1 was a fall risk and was told to keep an eye on him, listen to him, keep his door open and check on him every 30 minutes. She added he had only recently started falling in the last few months. On 8/28/25 at 9:05 a.m., Staff #4 acknowledged Resident #1 was a fall risk and said she was told to remind him to push his call pendant for help, to keep his room clean and to check on him every 15 minutes to ensure he did not get up on his own. On 8/28/25 at approximately 9:15 a.m., Staff #5 acknowledged Resident #1 was at risk for falling and said it was hard to prevent reoccurrence of falls because he is a hard resident and cannot stand well. On 8/28/25 at 9:31 a.m., the district director of clinical services said the care plans were required to be updated with fall interventions after falls and the care staff were trained to look at care plans in order to know what care residents required. On 8/28/25 at 10:15 a.m., the administrator said she expected the residence to update care plans with required action taken by staff to try and prevent falls. She added she expected the care plans to be more personalized and for staff to be able to speak to those personal interventions to prevent reoccurrence of falls. The administrator was aware that Resident #1 fell, but not approximately 15 times in less than three months. 2. Similar deficient practice was found onsite for Residents #2, #4 and #5.
Plan of correction · submitted by the facility
The District Director of Clinical Services will provide re-education to the Health and Wellness Director and Health and Wellness Coordinators on the Fall Management Program by 10/5/25, to include: providing fall management education and materials to residents and family members; detailing in each resident's care plan the individualized approach necessary to address fall risk related to deficits in strength, balance, and eyesight, or effects of medication as identified during the comprehensive resident assessment; Providing resident engagement activities to improve strength and balance; and routinely inspecting and maintaining a safe exterior and interior environment. The Health and Wellness director or designee will provide re-training on this Falls Management Program to associates by 10/15/25. High-fall-risk residents will be reviewed and discussed during bi-monthly Collaborative Care Review. For residents #1 and #2, fall interventions have been implemented and documented in care plans. Resident #4 no longer resides at the community. To monitor for on-going compliance, for a period of three (3) months, the Executive Director, Health and Wellness Director, or designee will perform weekly audits checking for compliance with the Falls Management Program as described above. This monitoring will include notes of who has fallen, what steps have been put in place to help prevent future falls and is it updated on the care plan as well as progress notes on an audit sheet and will be added to the community’s quarterly QAPI process.
1412Res Rts-Inv Ab/Neg Alleg or Inj Unk Org IUOS/S B▼
Findings
Based on record review and interview, the residence failed to follow the residence's policies and procedures for the identification, reporting, and investigation of injuries of unknown origin, affecting three of four sample residents (#1, #4, #5). (Cross-reference U2230)Findings include:On 8/28/25 at approximately 10:15 a.m., the administrator was asked to provide the residence's investigation notes or supporting documentation for Resident #1, #4 and #5's skin abrasions and bruises that were progress noted by the residence in July and August 2025. Resident #1 was admitted to the residence on 11/13/20 with diagnoses including insomnia and prostatic hyperplasia. On 8/4/25 an external hospice representative documented that Resident #had a large bruise on his lower back. There was investigation for this injury of unknown origin or supporting documentation provided by the residence regarding how this large bruise occurred. A progress note in Resident #1's record, dated 8/6/25 read Resident #1 was in pain in his left outer thigh and left knee and had a small bruise on his upper and lower back. There was no investigation for this injury of unknown origin or supporting documentation provided by the residence in regards to how this small bruise occurred. On 8/28/25 at approximately 10:15 a.m., the administrator said she expected the residence care and nursing staff to note in progress notes their investigations of injuries of unknown origin. On 8/28/25 at approximately 12:15 p.m., the administrator was able to provide supporting documentation for some of the bruises and abrasions noted for Resident #1, #4 and #5., however, there was still missing documentation/investigation notes from Resident #1, #4, and #5's bruises or abrasions in July and August 2025.
Plan of correction · submitted by the facility
(Cross-reference U2230)By 10/1/25 the Executive Director or designee will provide re-education to associates on the Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation Policy and investigations of injuries of unknown origin. This re-education will include the necessary elements of an investigation, how to document, and what to provide to the state department when this information is requested. This includes providing the department of a copy of the report submitted on the occurrence portal if applicable. This training will be documented on an in-service form with signatures of those in attendance. To monitor for on-going compliance, for the next three months, the Executive Director or designee will perform a weekly audits to verify that any required investigations are performed and reported per policy and state regulation including for injuries of unknown origin. This monitoring will be documented on an audit sheet and will be added to the community’s quarterly QAPI process. The facility completed investigations for the injuries of unknown origin and the missing documentation notes involving Residents #1, #4, and #5. For Residents #1 and #5, bruises and abrasions were determined to be consistent with injuries sustained from documented falls. For Resident #4, the investigation concluded the injuries were attributable to a combination of falls and the resident’s chronic conditions (osteoarthritis, septic bursitis, and dermatitis). No evidence of abuse was identified. Under the criteria in the current Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division (HFEMSD) Occurrence Reporting Manual, these events did not meet the threshold for a reportable occurrence; therefore, external reporting to the State Agency was not indicated.
2230HIR-Cntnt IncldS/S B▼
Findings
Based on observation, interview and record review, the residence failed to ensure staff documented in progress notes all out-of-the-ordinary events or issues that affected the resident's physical, behavioral, cognitive, or functional condition, along with the action taken by staff to address the resident's changing needs, affecting three of four resident progress notes reviewed (#1, #2, #4). (Cross-reference U1412)Findings include:1. Resident #4 was admitted to the residence on 1/16/23 with diagnoses including dementia, Alzheimer's disease, muscle weakness, lack of coordination and protein-calorie malnutrition. Progress notes for Resident #4 in August 2025 revealed the following:On 8/12/25 Resident #4 stated she had pain in her buttocks. On 8/13/25 Resident #4 reported pain when she was being changed. On 8/15/25 an external hospice representative (EHR) noted Resident #4 was lethargic, had declining speech responsiveness and audible secretions. There were no other progress notes in Resident #4's record documented by the staff that included information on Resident #4's wellbeing or out of the ordinary event or issue that affected Resident #4's physical, behavioral, cognitive and or functional condition, along with the action taken by staff to address Resident #4's changing needs. Progress notes documented by an EHR in August 2025 revealed the following:On 8/22/25 Resident #4 was bed bound and declining and had an open area to her coccyx. On 8/22/25 Resident #4 was starting to transition towards the end of life. Resident #4 has had no food or fluid intake. Dressing applied to the pressure ulcer on coccyx. On 8/25/25 Resident #4 had an ongoing pressure ulcer on the coccyx.a. ObservationOn 8/28/25 Resident #4 was lying in her bed asleep.b. InterviewsOn 8/27/25 at 7:56 a.m., Staff #6 identified Resident #4 as having recently experienced a change in her baseline and was enrolled with an external hospice provider. On 8/27/25 at 8:26 a.m., the resident care coordinator did not identify Resident #4 as having an open wound when asked if any residents currently had open wounds. On 8/28/25 at approximately 10:15 a.m., the administrator said she expected the residence staff to document in the resident's progress notes after a resident fell, had a skin tear/abrasion, bruises and changes in their condition. She added she would have expected to see Resident #4's recent change in condition in her progress notes. 2. Similar deficient practice was found onsite for Resident #1 and #2.
Plan of correction · submitted by the facility
(Cross-reference U1412)On 9/1/25 re-education was provided to Executive Director, Health and Wellness Director and Health and Wellness Coordinator by the District Director of Clinical Services regarding in regards to regulation 18.8 and the requirement for progress notes in the resident record. During morning stand-up meetings, discussion will include resident status and wellbeing, as well as any out of the ordinary event or issue that affects a resident's physical, behavioral, cognitive and/or functional condition. The Health and Wellness Director or designee will document this along with action taken by staff to address residents’ changing needs. Progress notes have been updated in the records for resident 1, 2, and 4. To monitor for on-going compliance, for a period of three (3) months, the Executive director or designee will perform weekly audits to verify that progress notes are being entered as required. This monitoring will be documented on an audit sheet which will be added to the community’s quarterly QAPI process.
Plan of correction · submitted by the facility
On 9/1/25 re-education was provided to Executive Director, Health and Wellness Director and Health and Wellness Coordinator by the District Director of Clinical Services regarding in regards to regulation 18.8 and the requirement for progress notes in the resident record. During morning stand-up meetings, discussion will include resident status and wellbeing, as well as any out of the ordinary event or issue that affects a resident's physical, behavioral, cognitive and/or functional condition. The Health and Wellness Director or designee will document this along with action taken by staff to address residents’ changing needs. Progress notes have been updated in the records for resident 1, 2, and 4. To monitor for on-going compliance, for a period of three (3) months, the Executive director or designee will perform weekly audits to verify that progress notes are being entered as required. This monitoring will be documented on an audit sheet which will be added to the community’s quarterly QAPI process.
2/20/2023Revisit: Licensure Complaint · ID FQBY12No deficiencies▼
0000Initial CommentsSurveyor note▼
Findings
A licensure revisit was completed on 2/20/23 for the previous deficiency cited on 8/16/22. The residence is in compliance with all regulations surveyed.
Plan of correction
The state did not require a plan of correction for this citation.
2/20/2023Revisit: Licensure Complaint · ID PNPU12No deficiencies▼
0000Initial CommentsSurveyor note▼
Findings
A licensure revisit was completed on 2/20/23 for all previous deficiencies cited on 7/12/22. The residence is in compliance with all regulations surveyed.
Plan of correction
The state did not require a plan of correction for this citation.
2/20/2023Revisit: Licensure Complaint · ID S5FZ12No deficiencies▼
0000Initial CommentsSurveyor note▼
Findings
A licensure revisit was completed on 2/20/23 for all previous deficiencies cited on 5/18/22. The residence is in compliance with all regulations surveyed.
Plan of correction
The state did not require a plan of correction for this citation.
Reportable Occurrences
1 records7/1/2023Physical Abuse · ID 232304A2001Reported on time: Yes▼
Occurrence summary
DESCRIPTION OF OCCURRENCE:
On 7/1/23, staff discovered a transfer belt around a resident (A)'s lap and wheelchair, which restrained her movement. She was in her 90s and had a severe cognitive impairment.
FACILITY / AGENCY ACTION:
The facility conducted an internal investigation and notified the police and family/guardian. The belt was immediately removed from resident (A). Resident (A) was assessed without visible injuries. One staff member reported the resident had been attempting to get up and out of the wheelchair multiple times, and in an effort to keep her from falling, the staff member buckled her into the chair. The staff member thought it was okay to restrain her into the chair as she was under hospice care. The resident did have a history of unsafe behaviors of getting up without assistance and falling. The facility investigation concluded there was no malicious intent by the staff member when restraining her in the wheelchair. Education was provided to the staff member and all staff related to regulations and policies regarding physical restraints. The facility connected with hospice and the resident's primary care physician to discuss resident safety options, and a care conference was planned with the family. Staff continued monitoring the resident per her current safety plan.
DEPARTMENT FINDINGS:
In accordance with Colorado Revised Statute 25-1-124, the Department conducted an off-site investigation of this reportable event and investigative findings submitted by the agency/facility. This public summary is based on information provided by the agency/facility to the Occurrence Section of the Department and reported to be accurate and complete at this time. Prior to the next onsite investigation of the agency/facility, this occurrence will be reviewed by the State Agency.
The occurrence report was submitted within the required timeframe. The facility/agency complied with licensing standards for conducting an internal investigation of this occurrence event and submitting a report of the findings to the State Agency.
Publication
Sent to facility 4/12/2024 · released to the public 4/19/2024.