9
Inspections
29
Deficiencies
0
Actual Harm or Above
16
Occurrences
May 13, 2026
Last Inspection
S/S A/B/C Minimal potential
The most recent inspection of BROOKDALE BROADMOOR on record is dated May 13, 2026. Across 9 published inspections, state surveyors cited 29 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
CURTIS, AMY
Owner
EMERIKEYT LO OF BROADMOOR LLC
Phone
(719) 579-5000
Payor Source
Private Pay
City
COLORADO SPRINGS
ZIP
80906
Inspections & Citations
9 inspections · 29 deficiencies5/13/2026Licensure and Licensure Complaint (Combined) · ID FH5L114 deficiencies▼
0000Initial CommentsSurveyor note▼
Findings
A relicensure survey with complaints #CO39636, #CO41124, and #CO41252 was completed on 5/14/26. Deficiencies were cited.
Plan of correction
The state did not require a plan of correction for this citation.
0514QMP/Occ/Pall-QMP Imprvmnt StrtgyS/S B▼
Findings
Based on record review and interview, the residence failed to include the methods used to collect and analyze data in order to find patterns and trends; and timelines for implementation and evaluation of the strategy, and how the residence is tracking the meeting of these milestones, affecting 67 current residents. Findings Include: 1. Record ReviewOn 5/13/26, the residence quality management program (QMP) was reviewed. a. The residence QMP identified trends in falls dated 1/27/26 and urinary tract infection 4/28/26, but did not document the data collection and analysis method used to identify either trend. The entries read that a trend existed without showing the data reviewed, the time frame analyzed, or the method applied to detect the pattern. b. The residence failed to document implementation and evaluation timelines for the fall interventions and the perennial care training. The entries omit start dates, evaluation dates, and milestone tracking, leaving no mechanism to measure whether either strategy was effective. 2. InterviewOn 5/14/26 at approximately 2:30 p.m., the administrator stated that she was unaware of the required components of the QMP.
Plan of correction · submitted by the facility
By 6/19/26, the Executive Director/designee will review and revise the residence QMP documentation process for identified improvement strategy to include the required components per regulation 4.1.2(B). The QMP entries related to falls and urinary tract infections/perineal care training will be updated as required by this regulation. By 6/19/26, the Executive Director, Health and Wellness Director, and department leaders will be re-educated on QMP requirements, including the need to document data collection methods, analysis methods, intervention design, implementation timelines, evaluation timelines, and milestone tracking for each improvement strategy. This education will be documented on an in-service form with signatures of everyone in attendance. To monitor for on-going compliance, for a period of 3 months, the Executive Director, Health and Wellness Director, or designee will perform weekly audits of QMP improvement strategies to include required documentation. This monitoring will be documented on an audit sheet and will be added to the community’s monthly QAPI process. ADDED ADDENDUM RESPONSE TO POCD NOTES:The internal process that led to the deficient practice was that the residence identified QMP improvement opportunities, including falls and urinary tract infection/perineal care concerns, but did not have a standardized QMP improvement strategy worksheet requiring documentation of the data source, timeframe reviewed, analysis method, intervention design, responsible person, implementation milestones, evaluation dates, and effectiveness review. To strengthen the process, by 6/19/26 the residence will implement a QMP Action Plan and Tracking Tool for each identified improvement strategy. Each strategy will include the pattern or trend, identified underlying systemic issue or contributing factors, intervention design, staff training/allocation needed, responsible person, expected date of completion, follow-up/evaluation date, outcome measure, and follow-up action if the strategy is not effective. The process to collect and analyze data will include review of available sources such as fall logs, incident/occurrence reports, progress notes, resident assessments, care plans, infection tracking information, medication records when relevant, staff observations, and audit results. Data will be analyzed for patterns and trends such as resident, location, shift/time of day, repeated events, contributing factors, injury or outcome, staff response, and recurrence. For falls, analysis may include fall frequency, repeat fallers, location, time, transfer/toileting patterns, footwear, assistive device use, medication or condition changes, and injury. For urinary tract infection/perineal care concerns, analysis may include frequency, timeframe, resident-specific patterns, hygiene/perineal care concerns, hydration concerns, incontinence-related risks, and recurrence. The audit/effectiveness process will include weekly review of all open QMP improvement strategies for 3 months to verify that required documentation is present, milestones are being met, staff education/allocation has occurred, and evaluation dates are tracked. At least monthly through QAPI/QMP, the Executive Director/designee will compare post-intervention data to the baseline data and the stated outcome measure to determine whether the change was effective. If the data does not show improvement or if the same pattern/trend continues, the QAPI/QMP committee will revise the intervention, assign responsible parties, establish new milestones and evaluation dates, and continue tracking until effectiveness is demonstrated.
1110Res Care Srvs-Min Srvs Res AgrS/S B▼
Findings
Based on record review, observation, and interview, the residence failed to make a sanitary environment available, either directly or indirectly, through a resident agreement, affecting 67 current residents. Findings include:Residence PolicyThe residence housekeeping policy dated October 2025 read in pertinent part: "every community is required to have a common area cleaning program that creates a fresh impression- an environment that looks clean, is odor-free, and feels comfortable."2. ObservationOn 5/13/26 from 7:50 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., an environmental tour of the residence revealed the following: Dried food of varying sizes littered the floor in the secured environment dining room. A substance that appeared to be vomit was observed in the secured environment activity room sink. On 5/14/26 from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., an environmental tour of the residence revealed the following: Dried food of varying sizes littered the floor in the secured environment dining room. Resident #15's apartment contained a strong urine odor, a dirty incontinence product was left on the floor, and an old stain on the floor. Similar deficient practice was found with Resident #12 and three unnamed residents. 4. InterviewOn 5/14/26 at approximately 3:00 p.m., the administrator stated she expected that the secured environment dining room and resident rooms to be cleaned and sanitized. She acknowledged that the clinical staff should have helped the housekeeper in maintaining a safe and sanitary environment.
Plan of correction · submitted by the facility
By 6/19/26, the secured environment dining room, secured environment activity room sink, and identified resident apartments will be cleaned and sanitized. Any soiled incontinence products, visible debris, stains, and odor concerns will be addressed. Resident apartments identified during survey were reviewed to confirm that immediate sanitation concerns were corrected. By 6/19/26 the Executive Director/designee will re-educate housekeeping, clinical staff, dining staff, and department leaders on the expectation to maintain a physically safe and sanitary environment, including prompt removal of food debris, immediate reporting and clean-up of bodily fluids or unknown substances, removal of soiled incontinence products, and timely escalation of resident-room sanitation or odor concerns. Clinical associates were re-educated that maintaining a sanitary environment is not solely a housekeeping function and that staff are expected to immediately address or report sanitation concerns when identified. By 6/19/26 these duties will be added to the daily assignment plans for clinical associates. This education will be documented on an in-service form with signatures of everyone in attendance. To monitor for on-going compliance, for a period of 3 months, the Executive Director, Health and Wellness Director, or designee will perform weekly audits checking for compliance as described above. This monitoring will be documented on an audit sheet and will be added to the community’s monthly QAPI process. ADDED ADDENDUM RESPONSE TO POCD NOTES:The internal process that led to the deficient practice was that the residence had a housekeeping policy that reflected the expectation for a clean, odor-free, comfortable environment; however, the daily process did not clearly define shared accountability between housekeeping, clinical, dining, and leadership for identifying, immediately correcting, escalating, and verifying sanitation concerns throughout the day. The residence will continue to follow the existing housekeeping policy, and the process is being strengthened to define how that policy expectation is operationalized in the secured environment, common areas, and resident apartments. To determine whether residents not included in the survey sample have an environment that looks clean, is odor-free, and feels comfortable, by 6/19/26 the Executive Director/designee will complete a baseline environmental review of 100% of resident apartments, secured environment dining and activity areas, common areas, and common bathrooms. Findings will be documented, corrected immediately when possible, or assigned to the appropriate department leader with a documented completion date and follow-up verification. Besides education, the residence will implement daily environmental rounding and daily assignment verification. Daily assignment plans will identify environmental expectations for clinical associates by shift, including removal of visible food/debris, immediate removal of soiled incontinence products, reporting of odor or sanitation concerns, and escalation of bodily fluid or unknown-substance clean-up. The Executive Director, Health and Wellness Director, or designee will verify completion of these assigned tasks during daily rounds and/or morning stand-up review. Missed tasks will be corrected the same day when possible and addressed with the associate through coaching or performance follow-up as appropriate. The weekly Environmental Sanitation Audit Tool will document the area or resident apartment reviewed, date/time of review, items reviewed, compliant/non-compliant findings, corrective action taken, responsible person, date corrected, and reviewer signature. Audits will include 100% of secured environment dining and activity areas weekly and at least 10 resident apartments weekly on a rotating basis so resident apartments are reviewed during the 3-month monitoring period, with additional review of apartments with known incontinence, odor, infection control, or sanitation concerns. Audit results and trends will be reviewed through the monthly QAPI/QMP process for 3 months.
1142Res Care Srvs-Comp Res Asmnt IncldS/S B▼
Findings
Based on observation, record review, and interviews, the residence failed to ensure the comprehensive assessment included all required elements, affecting six of nine sample residents (#9, #10, #12, #15-#18) whose assessments were reviewed. Findings Include:Resident #18 was admitted to the residence on 11/28/25 with diagnoses including vascular dementia with mood disturbance, paranoid schizophrenia, and anxiety disorder. A progress note dated 5/11/26 read, Resident #18 refused care despite multiple staff attempts. "She picked her walker up as if she was gonna throw it at me." On 5/14/26 at approximately 9:00 a.m., Resident #18 was observed to be agitated and ran towards the administrator, pushing her walker into the administrator. A review of Resident #18's comprehensive assessment dated 5/10/26 read, Resident #18 may become agitated, disruptive, and obsessive, and may express anger verbally and physically. "Generalized behavioral interventions" included: redirection, calm communication, a positive physical approach, validation of emotions, cueing, distraction, and avoiding arguments. However, the assessment did not include individualized interventions specific to escalating threatening behaviors toward staff, including care refusal; staff safety measures during threatening episodes; responses to physical aggression involving the use of objects as potential weapons and changes in supervision needs during escalation; or de-escalation approaches. On 5/14/26 at 12:35 p.m., the administrator stated she was aware of Resident #18's increased behaviors and refusals, and expected the nursing staff to update the comprehensive assessment with individualized interventions for staff to assist Resident #18. She further stated that changes in residents' behavior and increased falls would constitute an update to all residents' comprehensive assessments, which were not completed for the sample residents. Record review and interviews revealed similar deficient practice for Residents #9, #10, #12, #15-#17.
Plan of correction · submitted by the facility
By 6/19/26, the Health and Wellness Director/designee will review and update the comprehensive assessments for the residents identified in the citation, including Residents #9, #10, #12, #15, #16, #17, and #18, to verify that the assessments include the required elements of 12.7(A)-(M). By 6/19/26 licensed nurses and appropriate clinical leaders will be re-educated on Colorado comprehensive assessment requirements per 12.7(A)-(M), and on triggers requiring assessment review or update. Triggers may include, but are not limited to, change in condition, increased falls, new or worsening behaviors, care refusal, aggression, change in supervision needs, change in routines, new diagnoses, hospital return, and significant change in physical, mental, or psychosocial status. This education will be documented on an in-service form with signatures of everyone in attendance. To monitor for on-going compliance, for a period of 3 months, the Executive Director, Health and Wellness Director, or designee will perform weekly audits of a rotating sample of comprehensive assessments to include required elements under 12.7(A)-(M). This monitoring will be documented on an audit sheet and will be added to the community’s monthly QAPI process. ADDED ADDENDUM RESPONSE TO POCD NOTES:The internal process that led to the deficient practice was that a newly assigned nurse who was responsible for completing and/or reviewing comprehensive assessments had not yet completed full training on Colorado assisted living regulation 12.7(A)-(M) and was not yet fully proficient with the expectation to include all required elements and individualized resident-specific interventions. The existing leadership review process did not consistently identify the missing assessment elements before the survey, including missing individualized interventions for behavior escalation, care refusal, staff safety measures, and supervision needs. By 6/19/26, the Health and Wellness Director/designee will validate that any comprehensive assessment completed or updated by a newly hired, newly assigned, or not-yet-fully-trained nurse is reviewed against the required elements of 12.7(A)-(M) before it is considered complete. New or not-yet-fully-trained nurses will receive regulation-specific orientation and may not independently finalize comprehensive assessments until the Health and Wellness Director/designee confirms competency through direct review of completed assessments and documented coaching/education. To determine whether residents not included in the survey sample are missing required comprehensive assessment elements, by 6/19/26 the Health and Wellness Director/designee will complete a baseline review of 100% of active resident comprehensive assessments using the existing comprehensive assessment record and existing audit documentation process. Any missing or incomplete required element will be updated, with priority given to residents with falls, behavior changes, care refusal, aggression, hospital return, change in condition, or change in supervision needs. Besides education, ongoing compliance will be maintained through leadership validation built into existing clinical workflows, including daily stand-up review of residents with changes in condition, falls, behaviors, care refusals, hospital returns, new admissions, and readmissions; Collaborative Care Review; and Health and Wellness Director/designee review of assessment updates when those triggers occur. The Health and Wellness Director/designee will use the existing weekly audit sheet to confirm assessments were updated when indicated and include the required elements of 12.7(A)-(M). Corrective actions will be documented in the clinical record and on the audit sheet. The weekly comprehensive assessment audit documentation will include the resident reviewed, date of review, applicable trigger, required elements reviewed, missing/incomplete items identified, corrective action taken, date corrected, and responsible person. Audit findings will be reviewed in monthly QAPI for 3 months to determine whether the revised leadership validation and training process is effective.
1150Res Care Srvs-Res CPS/S B▼
Findings
Based on record review and interview, the residence failed to promote resident choice, mobility, independence, and safety and failed to detail specific personal service needs and preferences along with the staff tasks necessary to meet those needs in a resident care plan, affecting six of nine sample residents (#9, #10, #12, #15-#18) whose care plans were reviewed. Findings include:1. Record ReviewResident #16 was admitted to the residence on 3/5/26 with diagnoses including vascular dementia, anxiety disorder, repeated falls, and unsteadiness on the feet. The Personal Service (Care) Plan for Resident #16, dated 3/5/26, read in part that the resident was at risk for falls and interventions included general fall precautions such as use of a low bed, floor mats, cueing to ask for help, and monitoring for changes in condition. A progress note dated 3/23/26 read in part that Resident #16 was found on the floor in her room after sliding from the bed. A progress note dated 4/7/26 read in part that Resident #16 was found on the floor after attempting to transfer from the bed without assistance. A progress note dated 4/9/26 read in part that Resident #16 slid from a recliner to the floor. A progress note dated 4/18/26 read in part that Resident #16 experienced one fall after sliding from the bed to the floor and a second fall later the same day. A progress note dated 4/19/26 read in part that Resident #16 was again found on the floor in the resident ' s room near the bed. A progress note dated 4/20/26 read in part that Resident #16 experienced another fall in the resident ' s room. However, the care plan was not updated to include individualized approaches specific to Resident #16 ' s repeated unsafe transfers, continued falls in similar circumstances, supervision needs during high-risk times, or staff instructions following continued falls. 2. InterviewOn 5/14/26 at 12:35 p.m., the administrator stated she was unaware of the continuous falls Resident #16 sustained and expected the care plan to be updated with individualized interventions. The administrator stated the health and wellness director was responsible for ensuring care plans were updated accordingly. 3. Record review and interviews revealed similar deficient practice for Residents #9, #10, #12, #15, #17, and #18.
Plan of correction · submitted by the facility
By 6/19/26, the Health and Wellness Director/designee will review and update care plans for the residents identified in the citation, including Residents #9, #10, #12, #15, #16, #17, and #18, to reflect the most current assessment information and include individualized staff tasks as required by 12.10(A)-(F). Licensed nurses and appropriate clinical leaders will be re-educated on the requirement that resident care plans must be individualized, reflect current assessment information, and be updated when resident needs change. Education included review of care plan update triggers such as falls, repeat falls, unsafe transfers, behavior changes, care refusals, hospital return, change in functional status, change in cognition, change in supervision needs, or change in service delivery. This education will be documented on an in-service form with signatures of everyone in attendance. To monitor for on-going compliance, for a period of 3 months, the Executive Director, Health and Wellness Director, or designee will perform weekly audits of a rotating sample of care plans to include required elements under 12.10(A)-(F). This monitoring will be documented on an audit sheet and will be added to the community’s monthly QAPI process. ADDED ADDENDUM RESPONSE TO POCD NOTES:The internal process that led to the deficient practice was that a newly assigned nurse who was responsible for completing and/or updating resident care plans had not yet completed full training on Colorado assisted living regulation 12.10(A)-(F) and was not yet fully proficient with the expectation that care plans must reflect the most current assessment information and include individualized staff tasks. The existing leadership review process did not consistently identify when care plans needed to be updated after resident changes, including repeated falls, unsafe transfers, behavior changes, care refusals, change in supervision needs, and other changes in service delivery. To determine whether residents not included in the survey sample need updated care plans, by 6/19/26 the Health and Wellness Director/designee will complete a baseline review of 100% of active resident care plans. The review will compare each care plan to the current comprehensive assessment, recent progress notes, fall reports, behavior documentation, change-of-condition information, current service needs, external service providers, and engagement needs/preferences. Any care plan that does not reflect current resident needs, preferences, risks, or staff tasks will be updated. Besides education, ongoing compliance will be maintained through leadership validation built into existing clinical workflows, including daily stand-up review of residents with falls, repeat falls, unsafe transfers, behaviors, care refusals, hospital returns, new admissions, readmissions, changes in function, changes in cognition, and changes in supervision needs; Collaborative Care Review; and Health and Wellness Director/designee review of care plan updates when those triggers occur. The existing care plan process will continue to be used, and the Health and Wellness Director/designee will validate care plans completed or updated by newly hired, newly assigned, or not-yet-fully-trained nurses until competency is confirmed through direct review and documented coaching/education. The weekly care plan audit documentation will include the resident reviewed, date of review, applicable trigger, care plan areas reviewed, whether the care plan reflects the current assessment, whether individualized staff tasks are included, missing/incomplete items identified, corrective action taken, date corrected, and responsible person. Audit findings will be reviewed in monthly QAPI for 3 months to determine whether the revised leadership validation and training process is effective.
9999Final ObservationsSurveyor note▼
Findings
THIS PORTION OF THE REPORT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.No response is necessary. The residence was advised it must review and maintain the following processes in accordance with existing program regulations found at 6 CCR 1011-1, Chapter 7.18.3 Each assisted living residence shall implement a policy and procedure for an effective information management system that is either paper-based or electronic. If the ALR maintains both paper-based and electronic records, there shall be a method for integration of those records that allows effective continuity of care. Processes shall include effective management for capturing reporting, processing, storing and retrieving care/service data and information.
Plan of correction
The state did not require a plan of correction for this citation.
5/13/2026Revisit: Licensure and Licensure Complaint (Combined) · ID TRBN121 deficiency▼
0000Initial CommentsSurveyor note▼
Findings
A relicensure survey and complaint revisit was completed on 5/14/26 for all previous deficiencies cited on 2/26/25. A deficiency was cited. The deficiencies cited for Event TRBN11 were cited prior to the regulation revision that was implemented on 7/1/25.
Plan of correction
The state did not require a plan of correction for this citation.
1110Res Care Srvs-Min Srvs Res AgrS/S B▼
Findings
Based on record review, observation, and interview, the residence failed to make a sanitary environment available, either directly or indirectly, through a resident agreement, affecting 67 current residents. This deficiency was cited previously during a state licensure survey 3/26/25. Although the residence corrected the deficiency, based on the findings below, the residence has not maintained compliance with this regulatory requirement. Findings include:Residence PolicyThe residence housekeeping policy dated October 2025 read in pertinent part: "every community is required to have a common area cleaning program that creates a fresh impression- an environment that looks clean, is odor-free, and feels comfortable."2. ObservationOn 5/13/26 from 7:50 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., an environmental tour of the residence revealed the following:Dried food of varying sizes littered the floor in the secured environment dining room. A substance that appeared to be vomit was observed in the secured environment activity room sink. On 5/14/26 from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., an environmental tour of the residence revealed the following:Dried food of varying sizes littered the floor in the secured environment dining room. Resident #15's apartment contained a strong urine odor, a dirty incontinence product was left on the floor, and an old stain on the floor. Similar deficient practice was found with Resident #12 and three unnamed residents. 4. InterviewOn 5/14/26 at approximately 3:00 p.m., the administrator stated she expected that the secured environment dining room and resident rooms to be cleaned and sanitized. She further stated that the facility has not corrected the deficiency because the clinical staff should have helped the housekeeper in maintaining a safe and sanitary environment.
Plan of correction · submitted by the facility
By 6/19/26, the secured environment dining room, secured environment activity room sink, and identified resident apartments will be cleaned and sanitized. Any soiled incontinence products, visible debris, stains, and odor concerns will be addressed. Resident apartments identified during survey were reviewed to confirm that immediate sanitation concerns were corrected. By 6/19/26 the Executive Director/designee will re-educate housekeeping, clinical staff, dining staff, and department leaders on the expectation to maintain a physically safe and sanitary environment, including prompt removal of food debris, immediate reporting and clean-up of bodily fluids or unknown substances, removal of soiled incontinence products, and timely escalation of resident-room sanitation or odor concerns. Clinical associates were re-educated that maintaining a sanitary environment is not solely a housekeeping function and that staff are expected to immediately address or report sanitation concerns when identified. By 6/19/26 these duties will be added to the daily assignment plans for clinical associates. This education will be documented on an in-service form with signatures of everyone in attendance. To monitor for on-going compliance, for a period of 3 months, the Executive Director, Health and Wellness Director, or designee will perform weekly audits checking for compliance as described above. This monitoring will be documented on an audit sheet and will be added to the community’s monthly QAPI process. ADDED ADDENDUM RESPONSE TO POCD NOTES:The internal process that led to the deficient practice was that the residence identified QMP improvement opportunities, including falls and urinary tract infection/perineal care concerns, but did not have a standardized QMP improvement strategy worksheet requiring documentation of the data source, timeframe reviewed, analysis method, intervention design, responsible person, implementation milestones, evaluation dates, and effectiveness review. To strengthen the process, by 6/19/26 the residence will implement a QMP Action Plan and Tracking Tool for each identified improvement strategy. Each strategy will include the pattern or trend, identified underlying systemic issue or contributing factors, intervention design, staff training/allocation needed, responsible person, expected date of completion, follow-up/evaluation date, outcome measure, and follow-up action if the strategy is not effective. The process to collect and analyze data will include review of available sources such as fall logs, incident/occurrence reports, progress notes, resident assessments, care plans, infection tracking information, medication records when relevant, staff observations, and audit results. Data will be analyzed for patterns and trends such as resident, location, shift/time of day, repeated events, contributing factors, injury or outcome, staff response, and recurrence. For falls, analysis may include fall frequency, repeat fallers, location, time, transfer/toileting patterns, footwear, assistive device use, medication or condition changes, and injury. For urinary tract infection/perineal care concerns, analysis may include frequency, timeframe, resident-specific patterns, hygiene/perineal care concerns, hydration concerns, incontinence-related risks, and recurrence. The audit/effectiveness process will include weekly review of all open QMP improvement strategies for 3 months to verify that required documentation is present, milestones are being met, staff education/allocation has occurred, and evaluation dates are tracked. At least monthly through QAPI/QMP, the Executive Director/designee will compare post-intervention data to the baseline data and the stated outcome measure to determine whether the change was effective. If the data does not show improvement or if the same pattern/trend continues, the QAPI/QMP committee will revise the intervention, assign responsible parties, establish new milestones and evaluation dates, and continue tracking until effectiveness is demonstrated.
2/24/2025Licensure and Licensure Complaint (Combined) · ID TRBN1112 deficiencies▼
0000Initial CommentsSurveyor note▼
Findings
A relicensure survey with complaint #CO37375 was completed on 2/26/25. Deficiencies were cited.
Plan of correction
The state did not require a plan of correction for this citation.
0430Rpt Req-Occ RprtS/S A▼
Findings
Based on record review and interview the residence failed to comply with all occurrence reporting required by state law and investigate an occurrence to determine the circumstances of the event and institute appropriate measures to prevent similar future situations and document the investigation, affecting one former resident (#8). (Cross-reference S1324)Findings include:A progress note dated 7/26/24 read that Former Resident #8 went to the hospital due to decreased mobility and weakness. A text message between the POA and Former HWD dated 7/26/24, read that Former Resident #8's POA informed the Former HWD that Former Resident #8 was in the hospital with a cracked sternum and pneumonia. Progress notes dated 7/27/24 through 7/29/24 read that Former Resident #8 was in the hospital. A outside service provider note dated 8/1/24 read that Former Resident #8 was admitted to hospice upon return from the hospital to the residence with severe sepsis, aspiration pneumonia, and cellulitis. Additionally, Former Resident #8 was unable to feed himself. The same document stated that Former Resident #8 had recurring falls and that the residence staff reported that the falls were as frequent as two to three falls daily for two weeks which resulted in wounds. A progress note dated 8/1/24 read that Former Resident #8 returned to the residence. A progress note dated 8/7/24 read that Former Resident #8 was in his room screaming for help. When the staff went into his room Former Resident #8 was laying in bed unable to find his phone or his call light. The same note read that Former Resident #8 refused to feed himself. A progress note dated 8/16/24 read that a care meeting between Former Resident #8's POA, external services, and the residence occurred. The note read that the residence stated that the current level of care that Former Resident #8 required was equivalent to skilled nursing facility services which could not be provided by residence staff. The note stated that Former Resident #8's POA would provide feeding support and that new external services would take over care of other needs. A picture dated 8/27/24 was provided that showed Former Resident #8 laying in bed on his right side, his lower back and anal cleft visible. Covering the lumbar and sacral region was a large stage three or higher bed sore and dried feces was visible in the anal cleft. On 2/25/25 at approximately 2:00 p.m., all documentation for Former Resident #8 was requested. The residence was unable to provide any investigations for Former Resident #8, to include any law enforcement documentation. On 2/26/25 at approximately 9:30 a.m., Staff #2 stated that Former Resident #8 should not have been readmitted to the residence following his hospitalization because the care that he required exceeded the care that the residence was able to provide. Staff #2 stated that she informed the former administrator of Former Resident #8 and his requirement for higher care and the difficulties staff had meeting his needs. Staff #2 was not aware she was required to report the findings to law enforcement, therefore the resident's wound got worse. On 2/26/25 at 9:40 a.m., Staff #8 stated that she informed the former administrator that a skilled nursing facility would have been a better fit for Former Resident #8 because the residence staff was unable to provide the care he required, therefore the resident's wound got worse. Staff #8 stated she was not aware she was required to report the findings to law enforcement and only reported it to the former administrator.
Plan of correction · submitted by the facility
(Cross-reference S1324)By 4/15/25 the Executive Director, Health and Wellness Director, or Designee will provide re-education to current associates on regulation 5.3 which states, “ An assisted living residence shall comply with all occurrence reporting required by state law and shall follow the reporting procedures set forth in 6 CCR 1011-1, Chapter 2, Part 4.2.(A) An assisted living residence shall investigate an occurrence to determine the circumstances of the event and institute appropriate measures to prevent similar future situations.(1) Documentation regarding the investigation, including the appropriate measures to be instituted, shall be made available to the Department, upon request.(B) An assisted living residence shall submit its final investigation report to the Department within five business days after the initial report of the occurrence.(C) Nothing in this Part 5.3 shall be construed to limit or modify any statutory or common law right, privilege, confidentiality, or immunity.”This re-education will be documented on a re-in-service form with signatures of those in attendance. Resident #8 no longer resides at the residence. The Executive Director, Health and Wellness Director or Designee will review the shift report book and incident reports daily at morning stand-up and respond accordingly to reported incidents, occurrences, or injuries. Investigations will be completed and reported to the Department as required by regulation. To monitor for on-going compliance, for the next three (3) months, the Executive Director or Designee will perform weekly audits to verify that occurrences are identified, investigated, and reported as required by regulation. This monitoring will be documented on an audit sheet which will be added to the community’s quarterly QAPI process.
1110Res Care Srvs-Min Srvs Res AgrS/S B▼
Findings
Based on observations and interviews the residence failed to provide a sanitary environment, affecting 64 current residents. Findings include:On 2/25/25 to 2/26/25 during an onsite environmental tour, the following was observed:The assisted living residence had a urine odor throughout the day. The secure environment had a urine odor throughout the day. The secure environment had carpeting that contained large black stains near the entry door, kitchen door, reception area and throughout the hallways. The carpet also contained lint and dust materials throughout. The door handles leading to the secure environment courtyard had food particles and other residue. The windows and doors of the secure environment contained multiple fingerprints. The decorative edging on the wall of the secure environment contained dust and dirt. The benches located in the secure environment courtyard failed to have a seat. The sink in the dining room near the kitchen of the secure environment failed to have hand-washing soap. On 2/26/25 at approximately 11:30 a.m., the administrator acknowledged that the urine odor was very strong in both areas, assisted living and secured environment. On 2/26/25 at 1:00 p.m., the operations specialist explained the carpeting in the secure environment was old and cleaned on a routine basis. She reported the carpeting needed to be replaced and was in the process of getting that started. She reported the housekeeper was responsible for maintaining a sanitary environment in the common areas on certain days as well as the residents' rooms on the other days. She reported the maintenance director was responsible for ensuring the tasks were completed. The operations specialist acknowledged that the observations listed were not sanitary and needed to be fixed. She further explained they were working with specific residents who were contributing to the urine smell throughout the assisted living and secure environment of the residence.
Plan of correction · submitted by the facility
The Executive Director or Designee will provide re-education to associates on the standard for maintaining a physically safe and sanitary environment by 4/15/25, to include, but not limited to, measures to reduce the risk of potential hazards in the physical environment related to the unique characteristics of the population, proper carpet cleaning, specifications for standards of regular cleaning in the community, and cleaning / sanitization schedules. This re-education will be documented on a re-in-service form with signatures of those in attendance. Deep cleaning of the carpet, doors, and windows mentioned in the survey is to be completed by 4/15/25. Weekly Scheduled cleanings to be implemented with a sign off monitoring sheet. Maintenance will verify completion of tasks and confirm in monthly Safety / Leadership Meetings. Benches were removed 3/24/25. 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 as described above. This monitoring will be documented on an audit sheet and will be added to the community’s monthly QAPI process.
1180Res Care Srvs-Fall Mgt PrS/S C▼
Findings
Based on record review and interview the residence failed to provide staff training related to fall prevention affecting two of eight sample residents (#1, #2). Specifically, Resident #1 had an unwitnessed fall on 12/28/24 that resulted in a bump on her head and bruising. On 1/1/25, Resident #1 had a fall that resulted in no injury. On 1/6/25, Resident #1 had a fall that resulted in a large hematoma on the back of her head. On 2/13/25, Resident #1 had a fall that resulted in a small laceration and hematoma on the back of her head. The residence failed to provide staff training regarding individualized approaches implemented to prevent falls after each fall. Subsequently, Resident #1 fell four times between 12/28/24 and 2/13/25 with three of the four falls resulting in injury. Findings include:1. Resident #1 was admitted to the residence on 11/16/23 with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease with late onset. A care plan for Resident #1, dated 11/13/24, stated the residence's universal fall precautions, which read in part: "Familiarized the resident with the environment and routine of the community as needed, familiarized the resident with the call system and had him/her demonstrate use, remained alert to placing the resident's personal items within reach, educated the resident on reducing environmental clutter, and arranged furniture for adequate walkways. The resident was familiarized with handrails in bathrooms, and the bed was kept in a locked position, if applicable. The bed was kept in its low position when the resident rested in the bed and was raised, if possible, to a comfortable height when assisting the resident with transfers. The resident's wheelchair was locked in position when stationary. Floors were kept clean and dry. The resident was educated on the use of comfortable, properly fitting, non-slip footwear, and on the use of supplemental lighting and nightlights. Safe handling practices were followed. The resident was encouraged to participate in B-fit programs, the proper use of assistive devices was encouraged, and the resident's medications, pain level, and practitioner involvement were considered, along with the possibility of orthostatic hypotension and annual eye exams, labs, and physical and occupational therapy. Program participation was encouraged as a means to increase observation. The use of furniture corners or removal of sharp-edged furniture in the apartment was considered if needed, along with contrasting wall color behind the toilet for a visual cue to aid in defining toilet boundaries. The use of hip protectors to reduce the risk of injury was encouraged, along with the use of the low bed and scoop mattress to promote the resident to call for help, define bed boundaries, and reduce the risk of sliding from the bed. A bedside fall cushion mat and high-rise toilet seat were also used."In addition, specific fall prevention measures were added by the residence, which read in part: "(Resident #1) will be escorted and mobility needs would be met during the routine course of care. The resident would receive staff attention and/or verbally prompted when going to and from the dining room and/or community activities. The resident would maintain the current level of mobility with no increased incidence of falls." Furthermore, the staff's caregiver communication book failed to list specific interventions to prevent falls for Resident #1. An incident report dated 12/28/24 read in part Resident #1 had an unwitnessed fall in the residence hallway that resulted in physical signs of a head injury and signs of bruising. A progress note dated 12/30/24 reported in part, "(Resident #1) had an unwitnessed fall on 12/28/24 in the hallway. There were physical signs of head injury, however, staff reported (Resident #1) had a bump on her head with signs of bruising as a result of the fall."An incident report dated 1/1/25 read in part "(Resident #1) had an unwitnessed fall in the hallway with no physical signs of head injury or skin injury as a result of the fall."A progress note dated 1/1/25 read in part, "(Resident #1) had an unwitnessed fall on 1/1/25 in the hallway. There were no physical signs of head or skin injury as a result of the fall."A progress note dated 1/6/25 read in part, "(Resident #1) had fallen in the hallway resulting in a large hematoma to the back of her head."A progress note dated 2/13/25 read in part, "(Resident #1) was in the television room and missed the chair when she attempted to sit down which caused her to hit the back of her head. Resident #1 sustained a laceration measuring 0.1x1.0x0.0 with hematoma and discoloration surrounding the laceration, and a small serosanguineous drainage."Record review revealed the staff communication book failed to include specific interventions to prevent falls for higher-risk residents. 2. InterviewsOn 2/25/25 at 3:01 p.m., Staff #4 reported interventions to prevent falls for Resident #1 included keeping her in her room and encouraging her not to get up alone. Staff #4 explained they had been trained on how to access residents' care plans to view fall prevention interventions and they were added to the caregiver communication book, however, there were frequent miscommunications about what changes occurred and specific fall prevention interventions put in place. Staff #4's fall prevention interventions for Resident #1 contradicted with what was listed in Resident #1's care plan. On 2/25/25 at 3:14 p.m., Staff #5 reported interventions to prevent falls for Resident #1 included having her in the residence's common areas to provide supervision. She explained that staff communicated about specific interventions to prevent falls for higher-risk residents in a communication book which was located in the staff break room, and verbally during shift changes. Staff #5 reported being trained on how to access the residents' care plans. Staff #5's fall prevention interventions for Resident #1 contradicted with what was listed in Resident #1's care plan. On 2/25/25 at 3:21 p.m., Staff #6 reported interventions to prevent falls for Resident #1 included providing check-ins every 30 minutes. She explained that staff communicated about specific interventions to prevent falls for higher-risk residents in a communication book which was located in the staff break room, in meetings, and verbally during shift changes. Staff #5 reported being trained on how to access the residents' care plans. Staff #6's fall prevention interventions for Resident #1 contradicted with what was listed in Resident #1's care plan. On 2/26/25 at 10:08 a.m., the operations specialist reported specific resident fall prevention interventions were located in the resident's service and care plans. She explained that staff in assisted living and the secure environment had a binder that contained service plans with interventions. The residence also used an electronic monitoring system to assist with detecting falls. She explained that staff were trained on fall management and specific resident fall prevention interventions via online trainings, staff meetings, and impromptu service trainings with external service providers. She was unable to recall previous dates staff were trained on specific resident fall prevention interventions. The operations specialist acknowledged that there was a disconnect between staff and them knowing the specific interventions put in place to prevent falls for each resident. The operations specialist reported she was unsure of Resident #1's specific falls, however, she admitted being concerned. She reported the residence had a universal fall precautions list, but it was not specific to each resident. The operations specialist reported she expected staff to follow the fall interventions put in place and saw a pattern of this not being implemented which caused harm. On 2/26/25 at 11:34 a.m., the health and wellness director reported interventions to prevent falls were located in the care plan for each resident and the resident's care profile in the online system showed their mobility aid along with specific interventions. She explained that staff were trained on fall prevention and specific resident interventions via in-service training, online training, daily verbal communication on residents who were at a high risk, and collaboration with external service providers to do training on fall management. She reported being unsure when the last training occurred for specific fall prevention interventions for each resident. The health and wellness director reported she started her position with the residence in mid-December 2024 and until recently all fall incident report notifications went to the previous health and wellness director. She acknowledged the staff turnover had caused miscommunication about the fall precautions for Resident #1, however, she was now responsible for staff training. She acknowledged being unaware if staff were trained on specific interventions to prevent falls and was unable to provide documentation. She reported she was aware of Resident #1's falls in January 2025 and February 2025. She explained that she was not aware of staff not following the fall interventions put in place and acknowledged that the information absorbed by staff varied. She explained the residence had attempted to implement a communication book located in the break room due to the staff's lack of understanding. The health and wellness director admitted the lack of documentation and communication between staff had caused harm to Resident #1 and their fall history. 2. Similar deficient practice was found for Resident #2.
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 4/15/24, to include but not limited to: 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-education on this Falls Management Program to care associates by 4/15/24. This re-education will be documented on a re-in-service form with signatures of those in attendance. High-fall-risk residents will be reviewed and discussed during bi-monthly Collaborative Care Review. Residents #1 and #2 no longer reside at the residence. 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 be documented on an audit sheet and will be added to the community’s quarterly QAPI process.
1202Res Care Srvs-Res Engmnt Reg OppS/S B▼
Findings
Based on observation, record review, and interview, the residence failed to provide residents who resided in the secure environment with regular opportunities to participate in structured engagement and support the pursuit of each resident's interests, affecting 26 current residents. Findings include: 1. ObservationsThroughout the onsite visit from 2/25/25 to 2/26/25, an activities schedule was not posted in the secure environment and the residence failed to provide the residents with opportunities to participate in structured engagement. 2. Interviews On 2/26/25 at 1:30 p.m., the operations specialist (OS) stated the secure environment was not currently providing daily structured engagement activities for the residents, as they did not have an activities director. She stated that care staff occasionally helped with resident engagement activities if an itinerary was provided to them; however, due to the onsite visit, that did not happen. The OS acknowledged that there should have been daily scheduled engagement activities provided for the residents. On 2/26/25 at 1:30 p.m., the administrator confirmed the OS's statement. On 2/25/25 at 3:01 p.m., Staff #4 reported the residence had not provided activities in the secure environment due to not having an activities director.
Plan of correction · submitted by the facility
The Executive Director or Designee submitted new job posting for Clare Bridge Coordinator on 3.21.25 and job will be actively recruited for until hired. In the interim, Executive Director or Designee will provide re-education to associates on the necessity for all residents to have regular opportunities to participate in structured engagement and shall support the pursuit of each resident's by 4/15/25, to include, but not limited to, types of programming, frequency of programming, importance of maintaining posted programming schedule, and how to support residents in structured engagement. This re-education will be documented on a re-in-service form with signatures of those in attendance. Community Associates will assist with programming until a new Clare Bridge Coordinator is hired. Maintenance of completion of tasks is to be discussed in bi-monthly Collaborative Care Review / Leadership Meetings. 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 to maintain compliance as described above. This monitoring will be documented on an audit sheet and will be added to the community’s monthly QAPI process.
1324Res Rghts Rts/Rspn-Civ/Rel-NeglectS/S C▼
Findings
Based on interview and record review, the residence failed to ensure residents had the right to be free from neglect, affecting one former resident (#8). (Cross-reference S430)Specifically, Former Resident #8 was readmitted to the residence following a hospital visit where his diagnosis included severe sepsis, cellulitis, a foley bag, and the inability to feed himself. The residence staff upon Former Resident #8's return to the residence informed their former administrator that Former Resident #8's care needs were too great for the level of care that they were able to provide. Furthermore, the residence relied on Former Resident #8's power of attorney (POA) to provide care that they were unable to provide which left the resident without care for the time between the POA's visits to the residence. This resulted in the rapid deterioration of Former Resident #8's condition, which included a diagnosis of cellulitis which turned into a stage three wound or higher. Findings include:1. Residence PolicyA document titled Resident Agreement, dated December 2023, part D. Health Assessment, read: "You agree that we may periodically assess your health to create and update a Personal Service Plan and/or to determine whether you are appropriate to remain at the Community (residence)."A document titled Resident Rights, dated January 2020, read that the residents had the right to be free from neglect. 2. Record ReviewA progress note dated 7/18/24 read that Former Resident #8 had a hospital note stating that he had a urinary tract infection. A text message between the POA and Former HWD dated 7/18/24 read that Former Resident #8's POA informed residence staff of low blood pressure reading of 68/45. A progress note dated 7/26/24 read that Former Resident #8 went to the hospital due to decreased mobility and weakness. A message between the POA and Former HWD dated 7/26/24, read that Former Resident #8's POA informed the Former HWD that Former Resident #8 was in the hospital with a cracked sternum and pneumonia. Progress notes dated 7/27/24 through 7/29/24 read that Former Resident #8 was in the hospital. A outside service provider note dated 8/1/24 read that Former Resident #8 was admitted to hospice upon return from the hospital to the residence with severe sepsis, aspiration pneumonia, and cellulitis. Additionally, Former Resident #8 was unable to feed himself. The same document stated that Former Resident #8 had recurring falls and that the residence staff reported that the falls were as frequent as two to three falls daily for two weeks which resulted in wounds. A progress note dated 8/1/24 read that Former Resident #8 returned to the residence. A progress note dated 8/7/24 read that Former Resident #8 was in his room screaming for help. When the staff went into his room Former Resident #8 was laying in bed unable to find his phone or his call light. The same note read that Former Resident #8 refused to feed himself. A progress note dated 8/16/24 read that a care meeting between Former Resident #8's POA, external services, and the residence occurred. The note read that the residence stated that the current level of care that Former Resident #8 required was equivalent to skilled nursing facility services which could not be provided by residence staff. The note stated that Former Resident #8's POA would provide feeding support and that new external services would take over care of other needs. A picture dated 8/27/24 was provided that showed Former Resident #8 laying in bed on his right side, his lower back and anal cleft visible. Covering the lumbar and sacral region was a large stage three or higher bed sore and dried feces was visible in the anal cleft. An outside service provider note dated 9/10/24, read that Former Resident #8 was pronounced deceased at the residence at 10:43 p.m. 3. InterviewsOn 2/24/25 at approximately 4:00 p.m., Former Resident #8's POA stated that before returning to the residence the former HWD came to the hospital and did an assessment. She stated the information that she was provided by the former HWD and former administrator was that Former Resident #8's care was manageable with external care providers assistance and that this was the only reason she agreed to Former Resident #8 returning to the residence. On 2/25/25 at approximately 7:30 a.m. Staff #2 stated that Former Resident #8 was not able to care for himself when he returned to the residence on 8/1/24 and that the care he did need exceeded the care that was provided. On 2/26/25 at approximately 11:30 a.m. the administrator stated that Former Resident #8 should have been reassessed for placement and that it was neglectful not to. On 2/26/25 at approximately 11:30 a.m. the HWD agreed that the wound on Former Resident #8's lumbar and sacral from 8/27/24 resembled a stage three or higher wound depending on the depth.
Plan of correction · submitted by the facility
(Cross-reference S430)Resident # 8 no longer resides at the community. By 4/15/24, the Executive Director, Health and Wellness Director, or Designee will provide re-education to Community associates on the Resident Bill of Rights, Abuse Neglect and Exploitation Policy, and regulation 13.1 including the residents’ right to be free from neglect. This re-education will be documented on a re-in-service form with signatures of those in attendance. Prior to a resident’s return from an external facility such as the hospital or rehabilitation, a nurse from the Community will assess the resident to verify that the Community will be able to meet the needs of the resident upon return. If the needs of the resident cannot be met, a discussion will be held with the resident, power of attorney or legal guardian, and discharge planners at the external facility to find alternative placement to a higher level of care. Upon return to the community, the nurse will assess the resident for a minimum of three (3) days to verify that the Community is capable of and meeting the needs of the resident. If a current resident’s condition changes and the community is no longer able to meet the needs of the resident, a discussion will be held with the resident, power of attorney or legal guardian, and primary care provider to find alternative placement to a higher level of care. If needed, the community will contract with external service providers to provide resident with the care they need until alternative placement has been made. Residents who are out at external facilities or those with a change of condition will be discussed at daily stand-up and during bi-monthly collaborative care meetings. To monitor for on-going compliance, for the next three (3) months, the Health & Wellness Director or Designee will perform weekly audits to verify that the community is reassessing residents prior to return from external facilities and that the community is able to meet the needs of all residents focusing on those with change of condition. This monitoring will be documented on a spreadsheet and will be included on the agenda in the QAPI process.
1530Med/Med Adm-Gen Rq Pract OrdrS/S B▼
Findings
Based on record review and interview the residence failed to ensure that only medications ordered by an authorized practitioner were prepared for and administered to residents, affecting three of three sample residents (#1-#3). Findings include:1. Resident #2 was admitted to the residence on 3/19/21 with a diagnosis of dementia in other diseases classified elsewhere with behavioral disturbances, chronic pain, essential hypertension, and major depressive disorder. The February 2025 medication administration records (MAR) revealed the residence administered the following medication to Resident #2 without the practitioner's orders as follows:Tramadol 50 mg was administered on 2/1-2/2/25 and 2/4-2/17/25. Olanzapine 5 mg was administered 2/1-2/14/25. Acetaminophen 325 mg was administered 2/1-2/24/25. Bupropion HCI 150 mg was administered 2/1-2/24/25. Olmesartan medoxomil 40 mg was administered 2/1-2/24/25. Polyvinyl alcohol povidone 1.4-.6% was administered on 2/1-2/2/25 and 2/4-2/17/25. Quetiapine fumarate 25 mg was administered 2/1-2/24/25. Lidoderm patch 5% was administered 2/1-2/24/25. Senna 8.6 mg was administered 2/1-2/24/25. Calmoseptine external ointment (methol- oxide) 0.44-20.6% was administered 2/1-2/24/25. Voltaren arthritis pain external gel 1% (diclofenac sodium) was administered 2/1-2/24/25. Similar deficient practice was found for Resident #1 and Resident #3.2. InterviewOn 2/25/25 at 1:15 pm., the health and wellness director explained she was responsible for obtaining practitioner's orders and had implemented the process of obtaining signed practitioner's orders on a monthly basis about two weeks ago. She acknowledged not having all signed practitioner's orders for Resident #1-#3 medications and explained she expected to have them.
Plan of correction · submitted by the facility
Missing signed orders for residents #1-#3 have been obtained. The Health and Wellness director will create an area designated for orders to be filed that will be known by associates. A medication list with current resident orders will printed quarterly and given to providers to review and sign. The Health and Wellness Director or designee will provide re-education to associates on this process by 4/15/25. This re-education will be documented on an in-service form with signatures of those in attendance. 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. This monitoring will be documented on an audit sheet and will be added to the community’s quarterly QAPI process.
1596Med/Med Adm-Med Prep/Hnd Tr ICS/S B▼
Findings
Based on observation and interview the residence failed to ensure that qualified medication administration persons (QMAP) are trained in and apply nationally recognized protocols for basic infection control and prevention when preparing and administering medications, affecting 64 current residents. Findings include:1. ObservationDuring medication administration on 2/25/25 from 7:37 a.m. to 8:26 a.m., the QMAP in the secure environment failed to wash their hands after administering medications to residents, escorting residents to breakfast by holding their hands, and touching her face, hair, and door knobs. During this time the QMAP failed to use basic infection control and prevention after each encounter. During medication administration on 2/25/25 at approximately 7:30 a.m., the QMAP in the assisted living environment failed to use hand sanitizer or wash their hands before and after administering medications to residents, administering salves to residents, and handing and taking objects from residents. 2. InterviewOn 2/25/25 at 8:26 a.m., Staff #3 reported they had been trained on basic infection control and prevention when preparing and administering medications, however, she acknowledged that she did not follow the protocols and needed to. On 2/26/25 at 1:20 p.m., the health and wellness director confirmed that qualified medication administration persons (QMAP) are trained monthly to apply nationally recognized protocols for basic infection control and prevention when preparing and administering medications. She explained she would expect the QMAPs to wash their hands before and after administering medications. The health and wellness director reported she expected hand sanitizer to be at the medication cart, and acknowledged that it was not. She reported she expected hand sanitizer to be in the medication carts and for staff to follow basic infection control protocols.
Plan of correction · submitted by the facility
By 4/15/25, the Health and Wellness Director or designee will re-educate associates on regulation 14.28 that states, “The assisted living residence shall ensure that qualified medication administration persons are trained in and apply nationally recognized protocols for basic infection control and prevention when preparing and administering medications.” This re-education will be documented on a re-in-service form with signatures of those in attendance. This re-education will be repeated annually and will also be provided to all new associates. Prior to working in the Community as a Qualified Medication Administration Person (QMAP), the Health and Wellness Director or designee will verify appropriate training has been completed for the QMAP.To monitor for on-going compliance, for a period of three (3) months, the Executive Director, Health and Wellness Director, or Designee will perform random weekly audits on basic infection control when preparing and administering medications. This monitoring will be documented on an audit sheet and will be added to the community’s quarterly QAPI process.
1634Med/Med Adm-Med Strge Dbl LckdS/S B▼
Findings
Based on record review and interview, the residence failed to ensure two individuals who are qualified medication administration persons, nurses, or practitioners jointly counted all controlled substances at the end of each shift and signed documentation regarding the results of the count at the time it occurred, affecting three of the eight sample residents prescribed controlled substances (#1-#3) who resided in the secure environment. Findings include:1. Record ReviewA review of the controlled substance count sheets revealed the following:2/2/25- no signature for off-duty at 6:00 a.m. 2/2/25- no signature for on-duty at 2:00 p.m. 2/2/25- no signature for off-duty at 10:00 p.m. 2/3/25- no signature for on-duty at 10:00 p.m. 2/4/25- no signature for off-duty at 6:00 a.m. 2/4/25- no signature for on-duty at 2:00 p.m. 2/4/25- no signature for off-duty at 7:00 p.m. 2/7/25- no signature for on-duty at 8:30 p.m. 2/8/25- no signatures for on and off duty at 6:00 a.m. 2/8/25- no signature for on-duty at 8:00 p.m. 2/9/25- no signature for off-duty at 6:00 a.m. 2/13/25- no signature for on-duty at 2:00 p.m. 2/13/25- no signature for on and off duty at 10:00 p.m. 2/14-2/15/25- no signatures for on and off duty for all shifts. 2/16/25- no signature for off-duty at 6:00 a.m. 2/16/25- no signature for on-duty at 2:00 p.m. 2/16/25- no signature for on and off duty at 10:00 p.m. 2/17/25- no signature for off-duty at 1:54 p.m. 2/17/25- no signature for on-duty at 10:00 p.m. 2/18/25- no signature for off-duty at 6:00 a.m. 2/18/25- no signature for on-duty at 10:00 p.m. 2/19/25- no signatures for on and off-duty shifts. 2/20/25- no signature and time for off duty and no signature or time for on-duty shift. 2/20/25- no signature for off-duty at 10:00 p.m. 2/21/25- no signature for on-duty at 6:00 a.m. 2/22/25- no signatures for on and off duty for all shifts. 2/23/25- no signatures for on and off duty shift at 6:00 a.m2/23/25- no signature for off-duty at 10:00 p.m. 2/24/25- no signature for on-duty shift at 2:00 p.m. 2/24/25- no signatures for on and off duty at 10:00 p.m. 2/25/25- no signature for off-duty shift at 6:00 a.m. 2/25/25- no signature for on-duty shift at 10:00 p.m. 2. InterviewOn 2/26/25 at 1:18 p.m., the health and wellness director explained that two qualified medication administration personnel (QMAP) were expected to sign off at the beginning and end of their shift to confirm the controlled substance count. She acknowledged that two QMAPs did not sign off at the beginning and end of their shifts.
Plan of correction · submitted by the facility
By 4/15/25, the Health and Wellness Director or Designee will re-educate associates on regulation 14.39 which states, “Controlled substances shall be kept in double lock storage. (A) Two individuals who are either qualified medication administration persons, nurses, or practitioners shall jointly count all controlled substances at the end of each shift and sign documentation regarding the results of the count at the time it occurs. Any discrepancy in the controlled substance count shall be immediately reported to the administrator.” This re-education will be documented on a re-in-service form with signatures of those in attendance. A controlled substance count log book has been created and placed at Community’s medication carts for documentation of controlled medication counts. This log will be audited by Health and Wellness Director or Designee weekly. 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. This monitoring will be documented on an audit sheet and will be added to the community’s quarterly QAPI process.
2160Fd/Din Srvs-Din Ar/Eqp Dsgntd ArS/S B▼
Findings
Based on observations and interviews the residence failed to provide residents with the opportunity to choose where and with whom they were able to sit during dining times, affecting 26 current residents in the secured environment. Findings include:On 2/25/25 at approximately 12:00 p.m., Staff #7 was observed directing multiple residents in the secured environment dining room to different seats than the ones they had chosen to sit at. Staff #7 stated that residents had assigned seating because some liked to talk more than others and that they always had assigned seating. On 2/26/25 at approximately 11:30 a.m., the administrator stated that the residence did not have assigned seating. She stated that she was aware of the regulation that provided residents with the right to sit where and with whom they chose. The administrator stated she was not sure why staff were assigning seats.
Plan of correction · submitted by the facility
The Executive Director or designee will provide re-education to associates by 4/15/25 on the standard each assisted living residence shall have a designated dining area with tables and chairs that residents are able to access and that is sufficient in size to comfortably accommodate all residents. Residents shall be given the opportunity to choose where and with whom to sit. This re-education will be documented on a re-in-service form with signatures of those in attendance. The Health and Wellness Director or designee will perform on-going random audits to check for compliance. 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 as described above. This monitoring will be documented on an audit sheet and will be added to the community’s monthly QAPI process.
2512Ext Env HazS/S B▼
Findings
Based on observation and interview, the residence failed to ensure the residence grounds were maintained to protect residents from slopes and hazards, affecting six of six residents who used the designated smoking area. Findings include: 1. Non-secure Environment On 2/25/25 at approximately 8:17 a.m, an environmental tour revealed the residence had a walkway and a designated smoking area that separated the non-secure and secure environment. The concrete walkway between the houses had drop-offs that measured approximately eight inches onto a rocky area. The designated smoking area off to the side of the non-secure environment consisted of a large concrete patio with drop-offs that measured between five to six inches. On 2/25/25 at 8:20 a.m., the operations specialist (OS) stated as far as she knew, the walkway and patio had always been like that and had not been pointed out to them during previous inspections. The OS acknowledged that the five to eight inch drop offs posed a potential fall hazard. 2. Secure Environment On 2/26/25 at 9:36 a.m., an environmental tour of the outdoor courtyard revealed two metal bench frames that were missing the back and seat, along with four to five inch drops from the concrete walkway to the mulch ground throughout the courtyard. On 2/26/25 at 1:05 p.m., the OS stated she was aware the benches were missing the backs and seats because they had not been finished being put together yet. She acknowledged if a resident attempted to sit down on one of the benches, it could cause a potential fall resulting in injuries. Additionally, she acknowledged the four to five inch drop offs along the walkway posed a potential fall hazard.
Plan of correction · submitted by the facility
Benches were removed 3/24/25. Repairs to the secure and non-secure environment will be completed by 4/15/25 by maintenance. Until completed, hazardous areas are clearly marked. By 4/15/25, the Executive director or Designee will provide re-education on regulation 12.1 and providing a physically safe environment for residents to Community associates including reporting any unsafe conditions. This re-education was documented on a re-in-service form with signatures of everyone in attendance. The Executive Director, Maintenance Manager, or Designee will walk the property weekly to check that the environment including the sidewalks are safe and free of any trip hazards. The Executive Director and Maintenance Manager will document any unsafe environmental issues and take appropriate action to correct them. To monitor for ongoing compliance, for a period of three (3) months, the Executive director or Designee will perform weekly audits to verify that these safety checks are being performed and action is taken as necessary. This monitoring will be documented on an audit sheet which will be added to the community’s quarterly QAPI process.
2680In Env-BR TP dspnsrS/S B▼
Findings
Based on observation and interview, the residence failed to provide toilet paper in a dispenser, liquid soap, and paper towels or hand drying devices in the secure environment common bathroom, affecting 26 current residents in the secure environment. Findings include:On 2/25/25 to 2/26/25 during an onsite environmental tour the residence revealed the common bathroom in the secure environment failed to have toilet paper in a dispenser, liquid soap, and paper towels or hand drying devices available. On 2/26/25 at 12:26 p.m., the operations specialist reported she was unaware of the missing items in the common bathroom of the secure environment and was aware of what items were required to be in the common bathroom at all times. She reported housekeeping was responsible for ensuring the common bathroom was stocked with supplies and clean at all times. She reported she expected the required items to be in the common bathroom.
Plan of correction · submitted by the facility
The Executive Director or Designee will provide re-education to the Maintenance Manager, Housekeepers, and Community associates on the standard for common bathroom necessities by 4/15/25, to include but not limited to: toilet paper in a dispenser, liquid soap, and paper towels or hand drying devices shall be available in each common bathroom. Daily scheduled rounds of each common bathroom to be implemented with a sign-off monitoring sheet. This re-education will be documented on a re-in-service form with signatures of those in attendance. To monitor for on-going compliance, for a period of 3 months, the Executive Director, Health and Wellness Director, or designee will perform weekly audits checking for compliance as described above. This monitoring will be documented on an audit sheet and will be added to the community’s monthly QAPI process.
3144Sec Env-Phy Dsgn/Env/Sfty Crit-OutS/S B▼
Findings
Based on observation and interview, the residence failed to have a secure outdoor area that was independently accessible without staff assistance, affecting 26 residents in the secure environment. Findings include: 1. Observations On 2/25/25 at 7:45 a.m., a tour of the secure environment revealed there were four sets of doors throughout the residence that led to the secure outdoor area, and all of the doors were locked. On 2/25/25 from 7:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., all of the doors that led to the secure outdoor area remained locked; therefore, prohibiting independent access for the residents who attempted to go outside. On 2/25/25 at approximately 2:47 p.m., residents of the secure environment attempted to access the secure courtyard; however, the door was locked. 2. Interviews On 2/25/25 at 9:00 a.m., Staff #3 stated the doors to the secure outdoor area should have been unlocked; however, was unsure why the doors were still locked. She stated the doors were locked overnight for safety, but that the doors were usually unlocked after breakfast was over. Staff #3 stated she was unable to unlock the doors, as she did not have a key. On 2/25/25 at 1:30 p.m., the operational specialist (OS) stated the doors to the secure outdoor area had been locked because it had been very cold out there. She stated since the weather was starting to get warmer, the residence was in the process of preparing the courtyards and getting the courtyard cleaned up. The OS stated that weather permitting, the doors should have been unlocked.
Plan of correction · submitted by the facility
The Executive Director or Designee will provide re-education to Community associates on the requirements for a secure outdoor area that is available for resident use year round by 4/15/25, to include but not limited to: the secure outdoor area is directly supervised by staff, is independently accessible to residents without staff assistance for entrance or exit, has comfortable seating areas, has one or more areas that provide protection from weather elements, and has a fence or enclosure around the perimeter of the outdoor area that is no less than six (6) feet in height and constructed to reduce the risk of resident wandering or elopement from the area. Health and Wellness Director or Designee will perform ongoing frequent random audits to verify doors to the outdoor area are unlocked. This re-education will be documented on a re-in-service form with signatures of those in attendance. 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 as described above. This monitoring will be documented on an audit sheet and will be added to the community’s monthly QAPI process.
9999Final ObservationsSurveyor note▼
Findings
THIS PORTION OF THE REPORT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.No response is necessary. The residence was advised it must review and maintain the following processes in accordance with existing program regulations found at 6 CCR 1011-1, Chapter 7.14.10 Unless otherwise allowed by statute, the assisted living residence shall not permit a qualified medication administration person to perform any of the following tasks: (H) Pre-pouring of medication17.3 The assisted living residence shall offer drinks, including water and other liquids, to residents with every meal and between meals throughout the day. The assisted living residence shall also ensure that residents have independent access to drinks at all times.
Plan of correction
The state did not require a plan of correction for this citation.
2/12/2024Revisit: Licensure Complaint · ID 1MZT12No deficiencies▼
0000Initial CommentsSurveyor note▼
Findings
A revisit survey was completed on 2/12/24 for all previous deficiencies cited on 5/11/23. The facility is in compliance with all deficiencies that were cited.
Plan of correction
The state did not require a plan of correction for this citation.
2/12/2024Revisit: Licensure Complaint · ID Y5NS13No deficiencies▼
0000Initial CommentsSurveyor note▼
Findings
A revisit survey was completed on 2/12/24 for all previous deficiencies cited on 5/11/23. The facility is in compliance with all deficiencies that were cited.
Plan of correction
The state did not require a plan of correction for this citation.
5/11/2023Licensure Complaint · ID 1MZT1110 deficiencies▼
0000Initial CommentsSurveyor note▼
Findings
A licensure complaint, prompted by #CO31893 was completed on 5/11/23. Deficiencies were cited.
Plan of correction
The state did not require a plan of correction for this citation.
0290LicProc-DeptOvrst-Srvy/Inspct Ensr Cmply-POCS/S B▼
Findings
Based on interview and record review, the residence failed to provide, upon request, residence documents, staff information and other records as requested by the department, affecting five of five sample residents (#14, #24, #27, #29, #30). Findings include:1. Referencea. Chapter VII regulations governing assisted living residences, part 6.8, requires that the administrator shall be responsible for the overall day-to-day operation of the assisted living residence, including, but not limited to: (I) Completing, maintaining, and submitting all reports and records required by the Department. 2. Record reviewOn 5/11/23 at 7:00 a.m., a current resident roster and staff list with phone numbers was requested. On 5/11/23 at 7:10 a.m., a resident roster was provided, however, it was not up-to-date with all current residents and did not contain the required elements. On 5/11/23 at 8:00 a.m., original documented requests were re-requested to the health and wellness director (HWD) and business office coordinator (BOC). On 5/11/23 at 8:15 a.m., the residence's medication policies, resident agreement, last 90 days of investigations and last three medication audits were requested. The staff list with phone numbers and current resident roster were re-requested. On 5/11/23 at 8:15 a.m., the BOC stated that she would attempt to fulfill requests and get surveyors electronic access. However, the electronic access was unable to be fulfilled on the department issued computers rendering it un-retrievable by the department. On 5/11/23 at 9:34 a.m., the complete resident records for Residents #14, #24, #27, #29 and #30, all April and May 2023 medication administration records (MARS) practitioner orders and infection prevention training was requested. A resident roster with all required elements, and a staff list with phone numbers were requested a third time. On 5/11/23 at 9:55 a.m., almost three hours after the original request, an up-to-date resident roster and a staff list with phone numbers was provided. On 5/11/23 at 10:34 a.m., the administrator provided care plans dated the day of the onsite investigation, progress notes, MARS and practitioner orders in a physical record for sample residents #14, #24, #27, #29, #30 and provided the requested policies except for the medication administration policies, medication audits, all resident care plans, and resident assessments. On 5/11/23 at 11:47 a.m., over three hours after first requested, investigations in the past 90 days were provided, and infection prevention training was provided. The administrator requested elaboration from the surveyors on what medication policies were required. On 5/11/23 at 11:57 a.m., almost three hours after first requested, assessments were provided for all sample residents except Resident #24, medication audits were provided and additional care plans were provided except for Resident #24. On 5/11/23 at 12:22 p.m., four hours after first requested, medication policies were provided. On 5/11/23 at 2:50 p.m., the care plan and assessments were re-requested for Resident #24 since the ones provided were of a different resident with the same last name. On 5/11/23 at 4:13 p.m., over an hour after requested again since provided for the wrong resident although request was specifically for Resident #24 at 8:15 a.m., the assessments and care plans for Resident #24 was provided. On 5/11/23 at 5:23 p.m., the administrator stated he was aware of the regulation to provide information timely and stated that since he had come into the residence after 8:00 a.m., he had staff printing off documentation. The administrator stated that everyone made mistakes and thought that he had provided all documentation timely.
Plan of correction · submitted by the facility
Plan of Correction for Department Oversight (Tag 0290)Immediate Corrective Actions The Administrator will create a State binder with all necessary information that can be given to State auditors upon request. The Administrator will review binder weekly for one month and update information as needed. After one month, the administrator will then review the binder biweekly for 2 months and update information as needed. Policy Review and RevisionThe District Director of Clinical Services will retrain the Administrator on the Record Access Policy by October 10, 2023. The Administrator will re-train with designated staff will be retrained Record Access Policy, including on document retrieval, accessibility, and electronic access by 10/10/23
0414Rprt Rq-Occ RprtS/S A▼
Findings
Based on record review and interview, the residence failed to comply with occurrence reporting required by state law, affecting one sample resident (#30). Findings include:1. References a. According to the Occurrence Reporting Manual, dated May 2018, "Any time that a resident or patient of the facility cannot be located following a search of the facility, the facility grounds, and the area surrounding the facility and there are circumstances that place the resident's health, safety or welfare at risk or, regardless of whether such circumstances exist, the patient or resident has been missing for eight hours." Section 25-1-124 (2)(c), C.R.S.b. Chapter VII regulations governing assisted living residences, defines an at risk adult as any person who was 70 years of age or older, or any person who is 18 years of age or older and meets one or more of the following criteria: (E) Is a person with a mental health disorder as defined in Section 27-65-102(11.5), C.R.S.;(F) Is mentally impaired as defined in Section 24-34-501(1.3)(b)(II), C.R.S.;2. Resident #30 was admitted to the residence and secure environment on 4/16/23, with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease. A progress note, dated 4/16/23, read that Resident (#30) had arrived to the residence with his family member who stayed in his room, and Resident #30 came out and asked a new staff member to let him out and they did. Resident #30 walked to his family member's house which was 20 minutes from the residence, stopped at a restaurant to eat lunch and went to his family member's house. The health and wellness coordinator (HWC) telephoned the family member for Resident #30 and explained that a staff member did not know Resident #30 was a new resident and let him out of the secure environment. The family member telephoned the HWC back to inform him that Resident #30 was in their yard. The family member for Resident #30 subsequently took him back to the residence. A one on one staff member was assigned to the resident and photo was posted of Resident #30 to introduce to each staff member. Resident #30 was oriented to people and place but not time. Staff member that let Resident #30 out had been educated. On 5/11/23 at approximately 2:20 p.m., a review of the department's database revealed the residence failed to report a missing person to the department as an occurrence. An email from the occurrence reporting staff at the department, dated 5/11/23, read the residence was required to submit an occurrence report as the missing person incident involved an at risk adult. 3. InterviewsOn 5/11/23 at 5:05 p.m., the administrator stated that he was not aware that Resident #30 was a resident and the family member brought him back. The administrator acknowledged the potential for adverse outcomes from Resident #30 getting out of the secured environment and agree it warranted an occurrence report. On 5/11/23 at 7:20 p.m., Resident #30's family member stated that Resident #30 when Resident #30 was first admitted to the residence a staff member who did not know Resident #30 accidentally let him out of the the secure environment since they thought he was a visitor and not a resident. Resident #30's family member stated that Resident #30 was out for about an hour and stopped at a restaurant for lunch and then wandered back to Resident #30's house where she then ended up finding him.
Plan of correction · submitted by the facility
Plan of Correction for Failure to Comply with Occurrence Reporting (Tag 0414)The District Director of Clinical Services will retrain the Health and Wellness Director and Administrator on reporting incidents involving at-risk adults, including residents with mental health disorders and cognitive impairments by October 10, 2023..The Administrator will be conduct re-training on the facility's occurrence reporting policies and procedures, including the specific criteria for reporting incidents involving at-risk adults as defined by state law to be completed by November 1, 2023. Monitoring for ComplianceTo monitor for on-going compliance the Health and Wellness Director and Administrator, or designee, will review incidents daily at the stand-meetings for a period of three months. This will be documented on the Daily Stand-up Form. The initial occurrence was submitted on 10/17/2023.
0540Admin-Dts RespS/S B▼
Findings
Based on record review and interview, the residence failed to ensure the administrator complied with all applicable state and local laws to help prevent the possible development and transmission of coronavirus (COVID-19), affecting 66 current residents. Findings include:The COVID-19 Mitigation and Outbreak Guidance for Assisted Living Residences and Group Homes for Residents with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, dated 2/22/23, required residences to: -Ensure timely and accurate reporting of all EMResource reporting requirements. Reporting should occur once during each bi-monthly reporting period (period one, defined as days 1-14 of each month) and (period two, defined as days 15-31 of each month). Multiple reports within the same reporting period will overwrite previous reporting and does not meet requirements for future reporting periods. The residence's resident roster read the residence had 66 current residents. On 5/11/23 at 2:00 p.m., a review of the residence's EMResource details revealed the last date the residence reported updated information was 4/17/23, the last update to the number of residents being on 12/5/22, which read that there were 60 current residents. Therefore, EMResource was not updated bi-monthly, or to reflect the residence's 66 current residents. On 5/11/23 at 5:05 p.m., the administrator acknowledged that he was aware he had to update EMResource bi-monthly and to reflect any changes in census and stated that he updated today after it was brought to his attention that it was not up to date to reflect there were now 66 residents.
Plan of correction · submitted by the facility
Plan of Correction for Tag 0540 - COVID-19 Mitigation and Outbreak Guidance ComplianceThe Administrator updated the EMResource system May 11, 2023. As of June 14, 2023 updates to the COVID-19 Mitigation and Outbreak Guidance for Assisted Living Residences and Group Homes removed EMResource reporting requirements. The facility last updated EMResource on June 30, 2023 to reflect accurate number of residents.
1146Res Care Srvs-Comp Res Asmnt Annl/CICS/S A▼
Findings
Based on record review and interview, the residence failed to ensure a comprehensive assessment was updated for residents whenever residents' condition changed from baseline status, affecting two of five sample residents (#24 and #27). (Cross-reference Q1150, and Q2130). Findings include:1. Residence Policy The residence's Fall Management Policy, dated
2. Resident #24 was admitted to the residence on 3/24/20, with diagnoses including muscle weakness, repeated falls, and unspecified displaced fracture. A progress note dated 4/27/23 read that Resident #24 was sent out to the hospital for a fall and had a headache and laceration. An emergency department discharge summary dated 4/28/23 read that Resident #24 was discharged with a contusion and hematoma over the right frontal scalp from a fall. An assessment dated 12/28/22, read in part that Resident #24 had a history of falls with injury and required the use of a walker and a wheelchair. However, the assessment was not updated after Resident #24 was discharged from the hospital with injury on 4/28/23, from a fall that occurred on 4/27/23. On 5/11/23 at 5:05 p.m., the District Director of Clinical Services stated that Resident #24 was assessed after her fall on 4/27/23 and the residence did not document it as required. 3. Resident #27 was admitted to the residence on 12/17/19, with diagnoses including primary hypertension, hyperlipidemia and hyperglycemia. On 1/10/23 a hospital discharge note read that Resident #27 was admitted with acute chest pain. A hospital discharge summary, dated 2/17/23, read that Resident #27 was admitted with "slurred speech, dysarthria and ataxia was noted- was admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of cerebrovascular accident unspecified- likely chronic right thalamic stroke."An assessment dated 12/18/22 and updated 5/11/23 (the day of the onsite investigation) revealed no evidence it was updated to reflect the change of condition Resident #27 experienced after his hospitalization on 2/17/23. On 5/11/23 at 1:27 p.m., the administrator stated that Resident #27 has had a decline over several months with the first where Resident #27 had increased anxiety and on 1/10/23 when he was admitted for acute chest pain. The administrator stated that the largest decline in the last week where Resident #27 was admitted into hospice with a diagnosis of kidney failure. The administrator stated that he would consider Resident #27 to have experienced a change in condition and stated he should have been reassessed after his hospitalization on 2/17/23. In a second interview on 5/11/23 at approximately 2:00 p.m., the administrator stated that comprehensive assessments were completed by the health and wellness coordinator. On 5/11/23 at 5:05 p.m., the administrator stated assessments should have been updated after a change in condition.
Plan of correction · submitted by the facility
Plan of Correction for Failure to Update Comprehensive Resident Assessments (Tag 1146)Corrective Actions - (Cross-reference Q1150, and Q2130). Resident #27's care plan has been updated to document his admission to hospice as of 5/20/2023Resident #24's care plan has been updated to reflect residents current needs as of 8/13/2023 and 10/10/2023. Resident #29's care plan has been updated to reflect taking meals in her room as of 10/10/2023. The District Director of Clinical Services will conduct re-training for Health and Wellness Director and Administrator on Change in Condition Policy on 10/10/2023. The Health & Wellness Director or designee will conduct re-training on Change in Condition Policy including updating progress notes and service plans when a resident experiences a change in condition. Training to be completed by November 1, 2023. Monitoring for ComplianceTo monitor for on-going compliance the Health and Wellness Director and Administrator, or designee will meet weekly for a period of one month and bi-weekly thereafter for a period of two months to review charts of residents’ who have experienced a change(s) in condition for appropriate documentation. This review will be documented in Collaborative Care Review System.
1150Res Care Srvs-Res CPS/S B▼
Findings
Based on observation, record review and interview, the residence failed to ensure each residents' care plan identified all external service providers and care coordination, promoted residence choice, mobility, independence and safety, and detailed specific personal service needs and preferences along with staff tasks necessary to meet those needs, affecting three of five sample residents (#24, #27, and #29). (Cross-reference Q1160, Q1468 and Q2130)
1. Residence PolicyThe residence's Change in Condition Policy, updated February 2021, read in part: "any change in condition should be evaluated and documented for residents who exhibit deviation in physician or mental status ... and update the resident record and service plan as needed."2. Resident #27 was admitted to the residence on 12/17/19, with diagnoses including Alzheimer's Disease, cerebral vascular disease primary hypertension, hyperlipidemia and hyperglycemia. On 5/11/23 at approximately 12:50 p.m., the administrator stated that Resident #27 was admitted to hospice due to kidney failure. In a second interview on 5/11/23 at 1:27 p.m., the administrator stated that Resident #27 has had a decline over several months with the first where Resident #27 had increased anxiety and on 1/10/23 when he was admitted for acute chest pain. He stated Resident #27 recently had become very confused. The administrator stated that the largest decline was when the resident was admitted to external hospice with a diagnosis of kidney failure. The administrator stated that he would consider Resident #27 to have experienced a change in condition and stated he should have had his care plan updated to reflect his hospitalization on 2/17/23. The record for Resident #27 revealed the following:A hospital discharge summary, dated 2/17/23, read Resident #27 was admitted with "slurred speech, dysarthria and ataxia was noted- was admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of cerebrovascular accident unspecified- likely chronic right thalamic stroke."A progress note, dated 5/8/23, read in part: Resident #27 was in bed, unshaven and incontinent of urine. The resident's dog had not been taken out and had defecated an urinated on the floor. Staff assisted the resident with setting up a shower, very confused today, clothes stung all over the room and the dog blankets were soaked in urine. A care plan dated 12/18/22 and updated 5/11/23 (the day of the onsite investigation) read in part: Resident had occasional incontinence that was self managed, used a cane to ambulate, was oriented to person, place and time, required reminders to let his dog out to the bathroom, had a history of refusing showers. However, the care plan was not updated after the resident experienced a change of condition after his hospitalization on 2/17/23 until the day of the onsite investigation 5/11/23 to include external hospice and staff taking the resident's dog to the bathroom. Additionally, after the update the care plan failed to address the hospitalization in February 2023 and include staff tasks necessary to meet the residents needs when he was resistant to bathing, had anxiety, when he became confused or tasks related to his new diagnosis of kidney failure. 3. Resident #24 was admitted to the residence on 3/24/20, with diagnoses including muscle weakness, repeated falls, and unspecified displaced fracture. A progress note dated 4/27/23 read that Resident #24 was sent out to the hospital for a fall and had a headache and laceration. An emergency department discharge summary dated 4/28/23 read that Resident #24 was discharged with a contusion and hematoma over the right frontal scalp from a fall. An care plan dated 12/28/22, read in part that Resident #24 had a history of falls with injury and required the use of a walker and a wheelchair, however, it was not updated after Resident #24's fall with injury on 4/27/23 to include staff tasks necessary to meet his needs. 4. Resident #29 was admitted to the residence on 3/27/23 with diagnoses including anemia, hypothyroidism, nausea, constipation and vitamin d deficiency. On 5/11/23 at 8:30 a.m., breakfast was brought to the room for Resident #29. A progress note dated 3/27/23 read Resident #29 arrived at the residence in a bus wearing a bledsoe brace on the left foot, unable to bend knee due to pain. A care plan for Resident #29, dated 4/24/23, read that Resident #29 required assistance to and from dining rooms for meals, and required transfer assistance. However the care plan did not include Resident #29's preferences to receive meals in her room requiring staff to bring her meals and did not mention that she required three person assistance with transfers out of the bed. On 5/11/23 at 7:14 a.m., Staff #20 stated that Resident #29 required two staff members on each side and one staff member by her leg that she had broken before admission to the residence to get out of bed, for a total of three person transfer assistance. Staff #20 stated that Resident #29 did not like to get out of her bed and preferred meals to be brought to her room. On 5/11/23 at 8:30 a.m., Staff #10 stated that Resident #29 required at least two person assistance with transfers, however, preferred to receive her meals in her room and refused to get out of bed most days. On 5/11/23 at 5:03 p.m., the administrator acknowledged that Resident #29's preferences to eat meals in her bed and for staff to provide that service to her as well as details on her transfer status should be included the care plan for Resident #29. On 5/11/23 at 2:30 p.m., the health and wellness director stated that she would consider hospitalizations a change in condition that require an update to the care plan. On 5/11/23 at 5:05 p.m., the administrator stated that care plans should have been updated after a change in condition.
Plan of correction · submitted by the facility
Plan of Correction for Resident Care Plans (Tag 1150)Corrective Actions (Cross-reference Q1160, Q1468 and Q2130)Health & Wellness Director have will update residents #24, #27, and #29 care plans to ensure they reflect the most current assessment information by October 13, 2023. The District Director of Clinical Services will retrain Health & Wellness Director and Administrator on Change in Condition Change in Condition Policy including updating progress notes and service plans when a resident experiences a change in condition. Retraining will also include review on promoting resident choice, mobility, independence, and safety in care planning. Re-training to be completed by October 10, 2023. The Health & Wellness Director or designee will conduct re-training on Change in Condition Policy including updating progress notes and service plans when a resident experiences a change in condition. Retraining will also include review on promoting resident choice, mobility, independence, and safety in care planning. Training to be completed by November 1, 2023. Monitoring and Auditing (Completion Deadline: Ongoing):To monitor for on-going compliance the Health & Wellness Director, Administrator, and clinical designees will review resident care plans weekly for 1 month in CCR meetings. Resident care plans will be updated as needed to reflect most current assessment information. After one month, The Health & Wellness Director, Administrator, and clinical designees will be biweekly for 2 months to discuss and update resident care plans in CCR meetings.
1160Res Care Srvs-Care CoordS/S A▼
Findings
Based on record review and interview the residence failed to coordinate care with known external service providers affecting two of two sample residents (#27 and #29). (Cross-reference Q1468, Q1430, Q1146, and Q1150). Findings include:1. References and Residence Policya. Chapter VII regulations governing assisted living residence defines, in part 2.21, "External services" means personal services and protective oversight services provided to a resident by family members or healthcare professionals who are not employees, contractors, or volunteers of the facility. External service providers include, but are not limited to, home health, hospice, private pay caregivers and family members.b. The residence's Resident Agreement dated September 2018, read in part: "... (the residence) will assist in evaluating each resident's needs and planning and implementing an appropriate plan for care."c. The residence's Evaluation Process Policy, updated January 2019 read in part: "residents should be evaluated to determine the level of care and services needed or requested utilizing various systems and processes (e.g. personal services system, software programs, etc.) including resident specific physician/healthcare provider orders. The evaluation will be used to determine the price for needed care and services or other requests by the resident and family/responsible party."2. Resident #29 was admitted to the residence on 3/27/23 with diagnoses including anemia, hypothyroidism, nausea, constipation and vitamin d deficiency. The residence's face sheet for Resident #29 read that Resident #29's former provider and the residence's pharmacy provided medications. On 5/11/23 at 7:14 a.m., Staff #20 stated that Resident #29 had no practitioner that had come to evaluate Resident #29 since she was admitted and her medications had not been filled. On 5/11/23 at 8:30 a.m., Staff #10 stated that the Health and Wellness Coordinator assessed Resident #29 to move into the residence without her medication. On 5/11/23 at 12:27 p.m., Resident #29's listed practitioner on her face sheet stated that she was discharged from her care on 3/27/23, and had not provided medication orders since Resident #29 resided at the previous residence in March 2023. The listed practitioner stated that the residence had never reached out to get new medication orders. On 5/11/23 at 12:41 p.m., a representative from residence's pharmacy listed on Resident #29's face sheet, stated that they did not fill Resident #29's medication and never have. On 5/11/23 at 12:45 p.m., contrary to what the pharmacy representative and former practitioner for Resident #29 stated, the administrator stated that Resident #29 was still under her former practitioner's care company and had reached out a number of times to get Resident #29's medication. The administrator stated that Resident #29's former practitioner had not let the residence know that they discharged Resident #29 from their care, and had assumed her provider would transfer from the previous residence. On 5/11/23 at 1:22 p.m., Contrary to what the administrator stated, Resident #29's former practitioner stated that the residence reached out to her office for the first time the day of the onsite investigation on 5/11/23 about the medication orders. Resident #29's former practitioner stated that Resident #29 would have been able to start care with another one of the practitioner's at the practitioner's office; however, no one from the residence had ever reached out to have her seen until the day of the onsite investigation. Resident #29's former practitioner further stated that her not getting the above medications was not life-threatening, however, would expect the residence to provide the resident with her medications. On 5/11/23 at 5:05 p.m., the administrator stated that the residence had attempted to fill Resident #29's medications and reached out to her former practitioner the day of the onsite visit and recommended to them that they follow their patient when admitted to a new residence. The administrator stated he had reached out to Resident #29's former practitioner's office prior to the day of the onsite investigation. 3. Resident #27 was admitted to the residence on 12/17/19, with diagnoses including primary hypertension, hyperlipidemia and hyperglycemia. A hospital discharge summary, dated 2/17/23, read that Resident #27 was admitted with "slurred speech, dysarthria and ataxia was noted and was admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of cerebrovascular accident unspecified and likely chronic right thalamic stroke." The discharge summary recommended facility based rehab of one to two hours of therapy daily. However, there was no evidence of external service therapy provider in Resident #27's record. On 5/11/23 at 2:30 p.m., the health and wellness director stated Resident #27 did not receive in house rehabilitation after his hospitalization on 2/17/23, and stated that she should have gone through his hospitalization notes better. On 5/11/23 at 5:05 p.m., the administrator acknowledged he was aware of the regulation to coordinate care and acknowledged he should have done more for Resident #27 and Resident #29 to ensure they did not go without services.
Plan of correction · submitted by the facility
Plan of Correction for Failure to Coordinate Care with External Service Providers (Tag 1160)Corrective Actions - (Cross-reference Q1468, Q1430, Q1146, and Q1150). The Health & Wellness Director or designee contacted Resident #29's Power of Attorney and coordinated establishment of a new primary care provider for Resident #29 as of 6/7/2023On 5/20/2023 the Health & Wellness Director or designee contacted external service providers to arrange for the required rehabilitation services recommended for Resident #27. The District Director of Clinical Services will retrain Health & Wellness and Administrator on responsibilities and procedures for coordinating resident care services with external service providers, timely communication and follow-up to prevent service gaps on October 10, 2023. The Health and Wellness Director will re-train all healthcare staff involved in coordinating resident care services will receive training on the importance of proper coordination with external service providers. This training will include the necessity of timely communication and collaboration to ensure residents receive necessary services. Training to be completed by November 1, 2023The Health and Wellness Director and Administrator will review stand-up forms on a weekly basis for a period of three months to monitor residents who have been sent out of the community and to verify that documentation and orders have been sent back with them, received, and followed up on once they’ve returned.
1430Med/Med Adm-Gen Rq Pract OrdrS/S B▼
Findings
Based on observation, record review and interview, the residence failed to ensure that only medication ordered by an authorized practitioner was prepared for or administered to residents, affecting three of four sample residents (#24, #27, and #30). (Cross-reference Q1468 and Q1160)Findings include: 1. Residence Policya. The residence's Medication Administration policy, updated March 2023, read in part: "medications and treatments should be administered within the parameters of the physician (practitioner) orders."2. Resident #27 was admitted to the residence on 12/17/19, with diagnoses including primary hypertension, hyperlipidemia and hyperglycemia. The residence's April and May 2023 medication administration records (MARs) for Resident #27, read the following medication had been administered in which there was no evidence of a written practitioner's order:Mirtazapine 7.5 mg once daily: administered on 4/1-4/25/23. Sertraline 100 mg once daily: administered on 4/1-4/25/23. Levothyroxine 75 mcg once daily: administered on 4/1-4/3 and 4/9/23. Amlodapine besylate 10 mg once daily: administered on 4/1/23. Aspirin 81 mg once daily: administered on 4/1/23. On 5/11/23 at 2:30 p.m., the health and wellness director (HWD) stated that all Resident #27's medications were ordered by qualified medication administration personnel (QMAPS) through his external provider. The HWD stated that whenever new orders came in they would add and remove the old orders, which she thought had occurred for Resident #27's medications. 3. Resident #30 was admitted to the residence on 4/16/23, with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease. The residence's April and May 2023 MARs for Resident #30, read the following medication had been administered in which there was no evidence of written practitioner's orders:Triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% twice daily: administered on 5/1/23 both doses, 5/2-5/10/23 in the evening. 4. Resident #24 was admitted to the residence on 3/24/20, with a diagnosis of muscle weakness. On 5/11/23 at 3:00 p.m., calmoseptine ointment 0.44-20.6% was observed in the medication cart for Resident #24. On 5/11/23 at 4:10 p.m., Resident #24's calmoseptine order was requested and never provided. The residence's April and May 2023 MARs for Resident #24, read the following medication had been administered in there was no evidence of written practitioner's orders:Calmoseptine ointment 0.44-20.6% twice daily: administered on 4/1-4/7/23 in the evening, 4/9-4/10/23 both morning and evening doses, 4/11-4/13 in the evening, 4/16-4/17/23 both doses, 4/18/23 in the evening and 5/6-5/10/23 in the evening. On 5/11/23 at 5:10 p.m., the HWD stated that she had reached out to the external provider for Resident #24's calmoseptine ointment order since she was unable to find it. The HWD acknowledged that calmoseptine should not have been administered without a practitioner's order. On 5/11/23 at approximately 5:10 p.m., the administrator acknowledged that he was aware there needed to be a practitioner's order for all medications prior to administration. On 5/11/23 at 5:10 p.m., the HWD stated that there should have been an order for all medications prior to administration.
Plan of correction · submitted by the facility
Corrective Actions(Cross-reference Q1468 and Q1160)Review and Audit of Medication Orders:For Resident #27, the Health & Wellness Director or designee obtained written orders for all of Resident’s medications as of 5/20/2023. For Resident #30, the Health & Wellness Director or designee obtained written orders for all of Resident’s medications as of 5/15/2023For Resident #24, the Health & Wellness Director or designee obtained written orders for all of Resident’s medications as of 5/15/2023. The Health & Wellness Director or designee will conduct a thorough review and audit of medication orders for all residents to identify any discrepancies between medication administration records (MARs) and written practitioner's orders. Any discrepancies or missing orders will be addressed promptly. To be completed by October 20, 2023. Medication Administration Policy:The District Director of Clinical Services will retrain Health & Wellness Director and Administrator on the Medication Administration Policy. Retraining will include review of procedures for documenting and reconciling medication orders. To be completed on October 10, 2023. The Health & Wellness Director or designee will re-train to all staff members involved in medication administration to ensure they understand the importance of obtaining and verifying written practitioner's orders before administering medications. Training will also cover the proper documentation of medication orders. To be completed by November 1, 2023. Monitoring and AuditingTo assist with ongoing compliance, the Health and Wellness Director will run an Order Listing Report which will show all newly entered orders. The Health and Wellness Director will then verify that written order in the residents’ charts. This will be done weekly for a period of three months.
1468Med/Med Adm-Ordrs Cmpy w/OrdrsS/S B▼
Findings
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the residence failed to comply with authorized practitioner orders associated with medication administration affecting four of four sample residents (#24, #27, #29, #30). (Cross-reference Q1160, and Q1430). 1. Residence PolicyThe residence's medication administration policy, updated March 2023, read in part: "medications and treatments should be administered within the parameters of the physician (practitioner) orders."The residence's Medication and Treatment Policy, updated August 2022, read in part: "explanations of medications not given should be documented, otherwise medications on the electronic medication administration record (eMAR) should be marked as administered."2. Resident #27 was admitted to the residence on 12/17/19, with diagnoses including primary hypertension, hyperlipidemia and hyperglycemia. On 5/11/23 at 3:09 p.m., a medication cart audit was conducted and revealed that amlodipine, aspirin, debrox solution, docusate sodium, magnesium and levothyroxine were not in stock.a. Docusate Sodium A written practitioner's order, dated 4/26/23, directed the residence to administer docusate sodium 100 mg once daily. However, the April and May 2023 eMARs read that the residence failed to administer docusate sodium on 4/27-5/11/23, and read to see progress notes and there was no explanation, for a total of fifteen missed doses. b. Amlodipine A written practitioner's order, dated 4/26/23, directed the residence to administer amlodipine besylate 10 mg once daily. However, the April and May 2023 eMARs read that the residence failed to administer amlodipine on 4/27-5/11/23, and read to see progress notes and there was no explanation, for a total of fifteen missed doses. c. Aspirin A written practitioner's order, dated 4/26/23, directed the residence to administer aspirin 81 mg once daily. However, the April and May 2023 eMARs read that the residence failed to administer amlodipine on 4/27-5/11/23, and read to see progress notes and there was no explanation, for a total of fifteen missed doses. d. LorazepamA written practitioner's order, dated 4/26/23, directed the residence to administer lorazepam 0.5 mg every eight hours. However, the April and May 2023 eMARs read the medication had not been administered due to not being transcribed on the eMARs from 4/27-5/11/23, for a total of fifteen missed doses. e. Potassium Chloride 20 mgA written practitioner's order, dated 4/26/23, directed the residence to administer potassium chloride 20 meq once daily. However, the April and May 2023 eMARs read the medication had not been administered 4/27-5/11/23 and read see progress notes and there was no explanation, for a total of fifteen missed doses. f. SertralineWritten practitioner's orders, dated 4/26/23, and 5/3/23, directed the residence to administer sertraline 100 mg once daily. However, the April and May 2023 eMARs read the residence failed to administer sertraline due to it being taken off the eMAR without a discontinue order on 4/27-5/11/23, for a total of fourteen missed doses. g. LevothyroxineA written practitioner's order, dated 4/26/23, directed the residence to administer levothyroxine 75 mcg once daily. However, the April and May 2023 eMARs read that the residence failed to administer levothyroxine on 4/27-5/7/23 and 5/9-5/11/23 and read pharmacy action required, for a total of fourteen missed doses. h. Potassium Chloride 40 mgA written practitioner's order, dated 5/3/23, directed the residence to administer potassium chloride 40 meq twice daily. However, the May 2023 eMAR read 20 meq instead of 40 meq twice daily was administered from 5/4/23 in the evening through 5/11/23 in the morning, for a total of fourteen missed doses.i. Magnesium A written practitioner's order, dated 5/3/23, directed the residence to administer magnesium 30 mg once daily. However, the May 2023 eMAR read the medication had not been administered from 5/3-5/10 and on 5/9/23 read see progress notes andthere was no explanation, for a total of eight missed doses. On 5/11/23 at 2:30 p.m., the HWD stated that she had an order to stop Resident #27's sertraline and was not sure where it was. The HWD stated that she would have expected the residence to administer all of Resident #27's medications in compliance with practitioner's orders. On 5/11/23 at 3:07 p.m., the resident care coordinator stated that she followed the eMAR and even though Resident #27's sertraline was in the medication cart, since it was not on the eMAR she had not been administering it. On 5/11/23 at 3:47 p.m., the practitioner for Resident #27 stated that she was not aware that Resident #27 had missed the above medications and would have expected to have been notified by the residence of the missed medications. On 5/11/23 at 5:05 p.m., the administrator stated the health and wellness coordinator (HWC) was responsible for transcribing medications on the eMAR. The administrator stated that Resident #27 should have been administered his potassium chloride as ordered which was 40 meq twice daily. The administrator further acknowledged that he should have been getting two doses of 20 mg if the medication was sent by the pharmacy in 20 mg doses and acknowledged there was an error when it was transcribed onto the eMAR.3. Resident #29 was admitted to the residence on 3/27/23 with diagnoses including anemia, hypothyroidism, nausea, constipation and vitamin d deficiency. On 5/11/23 at 7:40 a.m., Staff #20 only administered Resident #29's Tylenol.a. Ascorbic acidA written practitioner's order, dated 3/17/23 directed the residence to administer ascorbic acid 500 mg twice daily. However, the April and May 2023 eMARs read that the residence failed to administer ascorbic acid 4/1-5/10/23 both doses, on 4/7, 4/8 and 5/11/23 in the morning the eMARs read to see progress notes and there was no explanation, for a total of eighty-one missed doses.b. Pantoprozole sodium A written practitioner's order, dated 3/17/23 directed the residence to administer pantoprazole sodium 20 mg once daily. However, the April and May 2023 eMARs read that the residence failed to administer pantoprazole sodium 4/1-5/11/23, and on 4/7 and 4/8/23 the eMAR read to see progress notes and there was no explanation, for a total of forty-one missed doses. c. BoronA written practitioner's order, dated 3/17/23 directed the residence to administer two tablets of boron 3 mg once daily. However, the April and May 2023 eMARs read that the residence failed to administer boron 4/8-5/11/23, and on 4/8/23 the eMAR read to see progress notes and there was no explanation, for a total of thirty-four missed doses. d. TylenolA written practitioner's order, dated 3/17/23 directed the residence to administer two tablets of Tylenol 500 mg three times daily. However, the April and May 2023 eMARs read that the residence failed to administer Tylenol for the night time dose on 4/7/23, and 4/24-4/25/23 for a total of 3 missed doses. On 5/11/23 at 7:20 a.m., Staff #20 stated that Resident #29 was admitted to the residence with only her Tylenol and boron in stock. However, the residence ran out of boron and the pharmacy would not send refills of any of Resident #29's other medications. On 5/11/23 at 12:27 p.m., Resident #29's listed provider on her face sheet stated she had not provided medication orders since Resident #29 resided at the previous residence in March 2023. The listed provider stated that the residence had never reached out to refill prescriptions. On 5/11/23 at 12:41 p.m., a representative from residence's pharmacy listed on Resident #29's face sheet, stated that they did not fill Resident #29's medication and never have. On 5/11/23 at 12:45 p.m., the administrator stated that he had assumed Resident #29's provider would transfer from the previous residence. The administrator stated they were working on getting discontinue orders for all of Resident #29's medications except her Tylenol, which was the only medication she was administered and did not refuse. On 5/11/23 at 1:22 p.m., Resident #29's former practitioner stated that he would expect the residence to be providing Resident #29 with her prescribed medications. 4. Resident #24 was admitted to the residence on 3/24/20, with a diagnosis of muscle weakness. On 5/11/23 at 3:08 p.m., a medication cart audit was conducted and revealed that Resident #24's escitalopram was not in the cart. a. EscitalopramA written practitioner's order, dated 7/19/22 directed the residence to administer escitalopram oxalate 10 mg once daily. However, the April and May 2023 eMARs read the medication was not administered and to see progress notes with no explanation provided on 4/1-4/8, 4/10-4/16, 4/18-5/7, and 5/9-5/11/23, for a total of thirty-eight missed doses. b. Aspercreme LidocaineA written practitioner's order, dated 7/19/22 directed the residence to administer aspercreme lidocaine 4% once daily. However, the April 2023 eMAR read the medication was not administered and to see progress notes with no explanation provided on 4/4/23 in the evening, and 4/17-4/18/23 in the evening, for a total of three missed doses. On 5/11/23 at 5:10 p.m., the health and wellness director (HWD) stated although there were times Resident #24 refused her medication, the residence should have ensured all her medications were in stock and complied with practitioner's orders. There will be times they refuse but yes should have complied with orders. 5. Resident #30 was admitted to the residence on 4/16/23, with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease. On 5/11/23 at 3:09 p.m., a medication audit of Resident #30's medication revealed that aripiprazole and multivitamin were not in stock.a. Multivitamin A written practitioner's order, dated 3/9/23 directed the residence to administer multivitamin once daily. However, the April and May 2023 eMARs read the medication was not administered from 4/17-5/11/23, for a total of twenty-six missed doses.b. AripiprazoleA written practitioner's order, dated 3/9/23 directed the residence to administer aripiprazole 4 mg once at bedtime. However, the May 2023 eMAR read see progress notes on 5/8- 5/10/23 without an explanation, for a total of three missed doses. On 5/11/23 at 4:12 p.m., the practitioner for Resident #30 stated they had not been notified of his missed medications and expected to have been. 6. InterviewsOn 5/11/23 at 8:30 a.m., Staff #10 stated that she was responsible for ordering medications before they ran out of stock. On 5/11/23 at 2:29 p.m., the administrator said if there were no progress notes, a medication was not administered. The administrator stated that he would expect staff to put an exception code for pharmacy action required which meant medications were not administered, for all out of stock medications. On 5/11/23 at 2:30 p.m., the HWD stated that she would expect there to be corresponding progress notes for the medications that had a code to see progress notes and did not have an explanation, and if there was no progress note the medication was not administered. The HWD stated she also needed to educate the HWC on not taking medications off the eMARs without discontinue orders and on transcribing medications onto the eMAR. The HWD stated that all medications that were not in stock were not administered. On 5/11/23 at 3:07 p.m., the residential care coordinator stated that when it said to see progress notes on the eMAR meant that a medication was out of stock. On 5/11/23 at 5:10 p.m., the administrator acknowledged that he would expect the residence to comply with practitioner's orders, and stated that the RCCs and qualified medication administration persons were responsible for ordering medication, and the HWC was responsible for transcribing medications onto the eMAR.
Plan of correction · submitted by the facility
Plan of Correction for Medication Administration Non-Compliance (Tag 1468)(Cross-reference Q1160, and Q1430). Corrective Actions:Residents #27, #29, #24, and #30 have current medication orders in place and medications in stock to match orders as of 5/20/2023, 6/10/2023, 5/15/2023, and 5/15/2023 respectively. The District Director of Clinical Services will re-train the Health and Wellness Director and Administrator on medication administration policies and procedures. This training will emphasize the importance of accurately transcribing medications onto the eMAR, medication reconciliation, and adherence to authorized practitioner orders on October 10, 2023. The Health and Wellness Director and Administrator or designee will re-train staff responsible for medication administration, including the Health and Wellness Coordinator (HWC), Residential Care Coordinators (RCCs), and Qualified Medication Administration Persons (QMAPs), will undergo retraining on medication administration policies and procedures. This training will emphasize the importance of accurately transcribing medications onto the eMAR, medication reconciliation, and adherence to authorized practitioner orders by November 1, 2023..Monitoring for ComplianceTo monitor for on-going compliance the Health and Wellness Director or designee will run a Medication Audit Report weekly for a period of three months. The reports will be kept in the survey binder.
1514Med/Med Adm-Rcrd Kpng Qrtly AuditS/S B▼
Findings
Based on record review and interview, the residence failed to ensure the administrator and the qualified medication administration supervisor (QMAP) conducted quarterly audits of medication administration records, controlled substance lists, medication error reports, and medication disposal records for completeness and accuracy, affecting five of five sample residents (#14, #24, #27, #29-#30). Findings include:1. Residence PolicyThe residence's Medication Audit Policy, dated April 2022, read that "medication administration records (MARs) change of shift audits should be completed for each shift or during the change of each shift. The MAR audit is defined as verifying that all medications are administered or signed-off during the current shift as per physician/healthcare provider order. A 'yes' or 'no' is recorded in the MAR audit column of the Controlled Substance/MAR change of shift audit form." However, the policy did not reflect the regulation that quarterly audits must be completed with the administrator and QMAP supervisor and did not address medication error reports and disposal records, and did not mention that all irregularities must be investigated and resolved. 2. Record ReviewOn 5/11/23 at 8:15 a.m. the residence's quarterly medication audits which included audits of medication administration records', controlled substance lists, medication error reports, and medication disposal records were requested. On 5/11/23 at 12:07 p.m., medication audits were provided dated 5/2/23 to present revealed the form focused on four areas of the medication program-Medication administration records (MARS), controlled substances, medication disposal and cart audit. Specifically, the section of the audit related to MARs read the following areas were audited to ensure the accurateness and completeness of the MARs:Med carts locked when unattended;Med binder is secured when unattended;Associates administering medications have signed off on eMAR;Medication disposal policy is available;Individual resident medications are labeled by the pharmacy. However, the audit tool provided revealed no evidence of an audit completed to ensure the accuracy of the MARs in regards to the written practitioner's orders in relation to what was transcribed on the MARs and when the medications were administered, and revealed they were only conducted by the Residential Care Coordinator (RCC) and not by the administrator. On 5/11/23 at 12:07 p.m., the Health and Wellness Director (HWD) stated that the administrator did not participate in medication audits, and they were only done by clinical staff. The HWD stated that she had lost previous audits and only had two audits from May 2023. On 5/11/23 at 5:05 p.m., the administrator stated that he did not do medication audits so he was not sure how to ensure that MARs were accurate with the orders. The administrator acknowledged that he was not aware he had to participate in medication audits.
Plan of correction · submitted by the facility
Plan of Correction for Medication Audit Compliance (Tag 1514)Corrective Actions:The Administrator and Health & Wellness Director or designee will review Medication Audit Policy. The District Director of Clinical Services will retrain Administrator and Health and Wellness Director reviewing requirements for quarterly audits of MARs, controlled substance lists, medication error reports, and medication disposal records. The Administrator, Health and Wellness Director and the Resident Care Coordinators are responsible for conducting these audits. The Health & Wellness Director or designee will provide re-training to the administrator and the QMAP supervisor on the revised Medication Audit Policy and Colorado regulations regarding medication audits. To monitor for on-going compliance, at the quarterly QMP meeting the Administrator and Health and Wellness Director will verify that the quarterly medication audits are complete for a period of three months.
2130HIR-Cntnt IncldS/S B▼
Findings
Based on record review and interview, the residence failed to ensure resident records contained progress notes regarding any out-of-the-ordinary event or issue that affected a resident's physical, behavioral, cognitive, and/or functional condition, along with the action taken by staff to address that resident's changing needs, affecting three of five sample residents (#24, #27, and #29). (Cross-reference Q1146 and Q1150). Findings include:1. Residence PolicyThe residence's Change in Condition Policy, updated February 2021, read in part: "any change in condition should be evaluated and documented for residents who exhibit deviation in physician or mental status ... and update the resident record as needed."2. Resident #27 was admitted to the residence on 12/17/19, with diagnoses including primary hypertension, hyperlipidemia and hyperglycemia. On 1/10/23 a hospital discharge note read that Resident #27 was admitted with acute chest pain. A hospital discharge summary, dated 2/17/23, read Resident #27 was admitted with "slurred speech, dysarthria and ataxia was noted- was admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of cerebrovascular accident unspecified- likely chronic right thalamic stroke." On 5/11/23 at approximately 12:50 p.m., the administrator stated that Resident #27 was admitted to hospice and had experienced a decline the week prior to the onsite investigation due to kidney failure. However, there were no progress notes in Resident #27's record that documented a change in his condition and admission to hospice. On 5/11/23 at 2:30 p.m., the HWD stated that she would consider Resident #27's hospitalization on 2/17/23 a change and there should have been a progress note about this as well as his admission to hospice. 3. Resident #24 was admitted to the residence on 3/24/20, with diagnoses including muscle weakness, repeated falls, and unspecified displaced fracture. A progress note dated 4/27/23 read Resident #24 was sent out to the hospital for a fall and had a headache and laceration. A progress note dated 4/28/23 read Resident #24 was due to return the evening of 4/28/23 and a discharge planner was spoken to. An emergency department discharge summary dated 4/28/23 read Resident #24 was discharged with a contusion and hematoma over the right frontal scalp from a fall. However, there were no progress notes of when Resident #24 had come back from the hospital, or progress notes that detailed action taken by staff to address Resident #24's changing needs. On 5/11/23 at 5:23 p.m., the administrator stated that actions taken by staff should have been documented in Resident #24's progress notes. 4. Resident #29 was admitted to the residence on 3/27/23 with diagnoses including anemia, hypothyroidism, nausea, constipation and vitamin d deficiency. A review of Resident #29's record revealed there were no advance directives. On 5/11/23 at 10:20 a.m., Resident #29 stated that she did not wish to receive life saving treatment in the event of an emergency. On 5/11/23 at 5:23 p.m., the administrator stated that he had been unable to get Resident #29 to sign any paperwork, and stated he was not aware if Resident #29 wanted to refuse life saving treatment. On 5/11/23 at 5:23 p.m., the administrator stated there should have been follow-up actions taken by staff in progress notes and stated that he was not aware that out-of-the-ordinary events had to be documented before the end of each shift. The administrator stated that the health and wellness director and health and wellness coordinator were responsible for entering progress notes.
Plan of correction · submitted by the facility
Plan of Correction for Resident Health Information Records (Tag 2130)Corrective Actions(Cross-reference Q1146 and Q1150). Resident #27's progress notes have been updated to document his admission to hospice on 5/20/2023Resident #24's progress notes has been updated to reflect residents current needs as of 5/15/2023. For Resident #29, the facility has completed advance directives in accordance with the resident's wishes. This documentation was added 6/10/2023 to Resident #29's record. The Health & Wellness Director or designee will conduct a review of resident records for all current residents to identify those residents who need an updated MOST form. Any missing documentation will be completed and added to the residents’ charts by 11/1/2023. The District Director of Clinical Services will retrain Health & Wellness and Administrator on responsibilities and procedures for coordinating resident care services with external service providers, timely communication and follow-up to prevent service gaps on October 10, 2023. The Health and Wellness Director will re-train all healthcare staff involved in coordinating resident care services will receive training on the importance of proper coordination with external service providers. This training will include the necessity of timely communication and collaboration to ensure residents receive necessary services. Training to be completed by November 1, 2023. Monitoring and AuditingTo monitor for on-going compliance the Health and Wellness Director and Administrator, or designee. will meet weekly for a period of one month and bi-weekly thereafter for a period of two months to review charts of residents’ who have experienced a change(s) in condition for appropriate documentation and review all residents charts for up-to-date MOST forms. This review will be documented in Collaborative Care Review System.
5/11/2023Revisit: Occurrence Survey · ID 1RPV16No deficiencies▼
0000Initial CommentsSurveyor note▼
Findings
PLEASE NOTE: The Public Health Order 20-20 (PHO) Requirements for Colorado Skilled Nursing Facilities, Assisted Living Residences, Intermediate Care Facilities and Group Homes for COVID-19 Prevention and Response has been discontinued. A revisit to determine compliance with the cited deficiency can no longer be completed.
Plan of correction
The state did not require a plan of correction for this citation.
5/11/2023Revisit: CHOW and Licensure (Re-licensure) and Licensure Complaint (Combined) · ID 5GK113No deficiencies▼
0000Initial CommentsSurveyor note▼
Findings
PLEASE NOTE: The Public Health Order 20-20 (PHO) Requirements for Colorado Skilled Nursing Facilities, Assisted Living Residences, Intermediate Care Facilities and Group Homes for COVID-19 Prevention and Response has been discontinued. A revisit to determine compliance with the cited deficiency can no longer be completed.
Plan of correction
The state did not require a plan of correction for this citation.
9999Final ObservationsSurveyor note▼
Findings
Citation coded "0000" or "9999" are initial and final comments of an inspection for informational purposes, this field may also have been left blank intentionally
Plan of correction
The state did not require a plan of correction for this citation.
5/11/2023Revisit: Licensure Complaint · ID Y5NS122 deficiencies▼
0000Initial CommentsSurveyor note▼
Findings
A licensure revisit was completed on 5/11/23 for all previous deficiencies cited on 12/19/22. Deficiences were cited.
Plan of correction
The state did not require a plan of correction for this citation.
0540Admin-Dts RespS/S B▼
Findings
Based on record review and interview, the residence failed to ensure the administrator complied with all applicable state and local laws to help prevent the possible development and transmission of coronavirus (COVID-19), affecting 66 current residents. Findings include:The COVID-19 Mitigation and Outbreak Guidance for Assisted Living Residences and Group Homes for Residents with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, dated 2/22/23, required residences to: -Ensure timely and accurate reporting of all EMResource reporting requirements. Reporting should occur once during each bi-monthly reporting period (period one, defined as days 1-14 of each month) and (period two, defined as days 15-31 of each month). Multiple reports within the same reporting period will overwrite previous reporting and does not meet requirements for future reporting periods. The residence's resident roster read the residence had 66 current residents. On 5/11/23 at 2:00 p.m., a review of the residence's EMResource details revealed the last date the residence reported updated information was 4/17/23, the last update to the number of residents being on 12/5/22, which read that there were 60 current residents. Therefore, EMResource was not updated bi-monthly, or to reflect the residence's 66 current residents. On 5/11/23 at 5:05 p.m., the administrator acknowledged that he was aware he had to update EMResource bi-monthly and to reflect any changes in census and stated that he updated today after it was brought to his attention that it was not up to date to reflect there were now 66 residents.
Plan of correction
The state did not require a plan of correction for this citation.
2130HIR-Cntnt IncldS/S B▼
Findings
Based on record review and interview, the residence failed to ensure resident records contained progress notes regarding any out-of-the-ordinary event or issue that affected a resident's physical, behavioral, cognitive, and/or functional condition, along with the action taken by staff to address that resident's changing needs, affecting three of five sample residents (#24, #27, and #29). (Cross-reference Q1146 and Q1150). Findings include:1. Residence PolicyThe residence's Change in Condition Policy, updated February 2021, read in part: "any change in condition should be evaluated and documented for residents who exhibit deviation in physician or mental status ... and update the resident record as needed."2. Resident #27 was admitted to the residence on 12/17/19, with diagnoses including primary hypertension, hyperlipidemia and hyperglycemia. On 1/10/23 a hospital discharge note read that Resident #27 was admitted with acute chest pain. A hospital discharge summary, dated 2/17/23, read Resident #27 was admitted with "slurred speech, dysarthria and ataxia was noted- was admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of cerebrovascular accident unspecified- likely chronic right thalamic stroke." On 5/11/23 at approximately 12:50 p.m., the administrator stated that Resident #27 was admitted to hospice and had experienced a decline the week prior to the onsite investigation due to kidney failure. However, there were no progress notes in Resident #27's record that documented a change in his condition and admission to hospice. On 5/11/23 at 2:30 p.m., the HWD stated that she would consider Resident #27's hospitalization on 2/17/23 a change and there should have been a progress note about this as well as his admission to hospice. 3. Resident #24 was admitted to the residence on 3/24/20, with diagnoses including muscle weakness, repeated falls, and unspecified displaced fracture. A progress note dated 4/27/23 read Resident #24 was sent out to the hospital for a fall and had a headache and laceration. A progress note dated 4/28/23 read Resident #24 was due to return the evening of 4/28/23 and a discharge planner was spoken to. An emergency department discharge summary dated 4/28/23 read Resident #24 was discharged with a contusion and hematoma over the right frontal scalp from a fall. However, there were no progress notes of when Resident #24 had come back from the hospital, or progress notes that detailed action taken by staff to address Resident #24's changing needs. On 5/11/23 at 5:23 p.m., the administrator stated that actions taken by staff should have been documented in Resident #24's progress notes. 4. Resident #29 was admitted to the residence on 3/27/23 with diagnoses including anemia, hypothyroidism, nausea, constipation and vitamin d deficiency. A review of Resident #29's record revealed there were no advance directives. On 5/11/23 at 10:20 a.m., Resident #29 stated that she did not wish to receive life saving treatment in the event of an emergency. On 5/11/23 at 5:23 p.m., the administrator stated that he had been unable to get Resident #29 to sign any paperwork, and stated he was not aware if Resident #29 wanted to refuse life saving treatment. On 5/11/23 at 5:23 p.m., the administrator stated there should have been follow-up actions taken by staff in progress notes and stated that he was not aware that out-of-the-ordinary events had to be documented before the end of each shift. The administrator stated that the health and wellness director and health and wellness coordinator were responsible for entering progress notes.
Plan of correction
The state did not require a plan of correction for this citation.
Reportable Occurrences
16 records3/18/2026Brain Injury · ID 262305CK004Reported on time: Yes▼
Occurrence summary
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS:On 3/18/26, the healthcare entity investigated a reportable event. The facility acted appropriately to protect their clients by taking immediate protective actions, investigating the event, and implementing a plan to prevent a future recurrence. The healthcare entity reported a brain injury of a client. Client (A) was found by staff after having an unwitnessed fall. During the course of the investigation the healthcare entity did an assessment, and obtained medical treatment for the client. The client was diagnosed with a brain injury at the hospital. The client’s care plan was updated to reflect safety interventions to include: education to the client to use their walker and working with a physical therapist for weakness. The event was substantiated. This public occurrence summary was provided in accordance with 25-1-124, C.R.S., and was based on the report and investigation provided by the licensed healthcare entity. Department investigation of this occurrence was conducted off-site. The healthcare entity occurrence report was submitted within the required timeframe.
Publication
Sent to facility 4/14/2026 · released to the public 4/21/2026.
1/15/2026Physical Abuse · ID 262305CK003Reported on time: Yes▼
Occurrence summary
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS:On 1/16/26, the healthcare entity investigated a reportable event. The facility acted appropriately to protect their clients by taking immediate protective actions, investigating the event, and implementing a plan to help prevent a future recurrence. The healthcare entity reported physical abuse. Staff witnessed client (B) slap their roommate client (A) on the arm twice and tell them to shut up. During the course of the investigation, the healthcare entity notified law enforcement, conducted interviews, and started increased safety monitoring. Neither client recalled the event and client (A) did not have any visible injuries. The facility implemented 1:1 supervision for both clients. The event was substantiated. This public occurrence summary was provided in accordance with 25-1-124, C.R.S., and was based on the report and investigation provided by the licensed healthcare entity. Department investigation of this occurrence was conducted off-site. The healthcare entity occurrence report was submitted within the required timeframe.
Publication
Sent to facility 4/24/2026 · released to the public 5/1/2026.
12/11/2025Verbal Abuse · ID 252305CK014Reported on time: Yes▼
Occurrence summary
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS:On 12/11/25, the healthcare entity investigated a reportable event. The facility acted appropriately to protect their clients by taking immediate protective actions, investigating the event, and implementing a plan to help prevent a future recurrence. The healthcare entity reported verbal abuse of a client. Client (A) alleged their roommate Client (B) threatened to harm them in their sleep, causing Client (A) to be afraid of Client (B). During the course of the investigation, the healthcare entity separated and assessed the clients, notified law enforcement, and conducted interviews. Client (A) was moved to another room, and staff separated the clients in common areas to reduce the risk of recurrence. Staff increased safety checks on Client (A) to monitor their wellbeing. Per the facility’s report, Client (B) did not like sharing rooms, was frustrated with Client (A) ,and wanted to strike them. Client (B) was moved to another unit with no roommate and no further incidents have been reported. The event was substantiated. This public occurrence summary was provided in accordance with 25-1-124, C.R.S., and was based on the report and investigation provided by the licensed healthcare entity. Department investigation of this occurrence was conducted off-site. The healthcare entity occurrence report was submitted within the required timeframe.
Publication
Sent to facility 3/25/2026 · released to the public 4/1/2026.
12/9/2025Brain Injury · ID 252305CK013Reported on time: Yes▼
Occurrence summary
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS:On 12/9/25, the healthcare entity investigated a reportable event. The facility acted appropriately to protect their clients by taking immediate protective actions, investigating the event, and implementing a plan to help prevent a future recurrence. The healthcare entity reported a brain injury of a client. A client experienced an unwitnessed fall, causing visible injury to their head. The client was transported to the hospital for further assessment where diagnostic tests confirmed the presence of a brain bleed. During the course of the investigation, the healthcare entity assessed the clients, contacted emergency services, and reviewed records. The client required surgical interventions and was admitted to the hospital, where they later expired. The facility was unable to determine the cause of the fall. The event was substantiated. This public occurrence summary was provided in accordance with 25-1-124, C.R.S., and was based on the report and investigation provided by the licensed healthcare entity. Department investigation of this occurrence was conducted off-site. The healthcare entity occurrence report was submitted within the required timeframe.
Publication
Sent to facility 1/21/2026 · released to the public 1/30/2026.
8/14/2025Misappropriation of Property · ID 252305CK012Reported on time: Yes▼
Occurrence summary
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS:On 8/22/25, the healthcare entity investigated a reportable event. The facility acted appropriately to protect their clients by taking immediate protective actions, investigating the event, and implementing a plan to prevent a future recurrence. The healthcare entity reported misappropriation of client property. Client (A) alleged two of four rings were missing after they were in their pocket and their clothes were laundered. During the course of the investigation the healthcare entity conducted a search, and interviews. A family member confirmed the client had two rings but was unaware of four. The client later indicated they had the rings in their pocket when they had gone to the hospital and were somewhat sure they had them when they returned. The client indicated they will keep the two rings in their safe. No staff indicating seeing the rings in question. The police were notified and no assailant was identified. It was not determined if the client had an additional two rings. The event was not substantiated. This public occurrence summary was provided in accordance with 25-1-124, C.R.S., and was based on the report and investigation provided by the licensed healthcare entity. Department investigation of this occurrence was conducted off-site. The healthcare entity occurrence report was submitted within the required timeframe.
Publication
Sent to facility 9/23/2025 · released to the public 9/30/2025.
8/12/2025Physical Abuse · ID 252305CK011Reported on time: Yes▼
Occurrence summary
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS:On 8/12/25, the healthcare entity investigated a reportable event. The facility acted appropriately to protect their clients by taking immediate protective actions, investigating the event, and implementing a plan to prevent a future recurrence. The healthcare entity reported physical abuse of a client. Uninvolved clients witnessed Client (B) hit Client (A) with a closed fist to the middle of their back. Client (A) initially complained of pain that subsided. During the course of the investigation the healthcare entity ensured the clients were separated before the police were notified. A one-to-one sitter was implemented for Client (B). Laboratory tests were ordered to check for any infections, medications were reviewed for necessary changes, and activities were implemented to promote positive behavior from Client (B). The event was substantiated. This public occurrence summary was provided in accordance with 25-1-124, C.R.S., and was based on the report and investigation provided by the licensed healthcare entity. Department investigation of this occurrence was conducted off-site. The healthcare entity occurrence report was submitted within the required timeframe.
Publication
Sent to facility 12/16/2025 · released to the public 12/23/2025.
8/11/2025Physical Abuse · ID 252305CK010Reported on time: Yes▼
Occurrence summary
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS:On 8/11/25, the healthcare entity investigated a reportable event. The facility acted appropriately to protect their clients by taking immediate protective actions, investigating the event, and implementing a plan to prevent a future recurrence. The healthcare entity reported physical abuse of a client. Staff witnessed Client (B) punch Client (A) in the head twice. During the course of the investigation the healthcare entity ensured the victim and the alleged assailant were separated before the police were notified. Client (A) complained of some tenderness to the area and was treated by staff. Client (B) was provided one-to-one for oversight, a stuffed dog to calm them down, and activities and redirections will be provided. Client (B) will also have laboratory tests done to see if their medications need to be adjusted to promote a positive outcome and behaviors. The event was substantiated. This public occurrence summary was provided in accordance with 25-1-124, C.R.S., and was based on the report and investigation provided by the licensed healthcare entity. Department investigation of this occurrence was conducted off-site. The healthcare entity occurrence report was submitted within the required timeframe.
Publication
Sent to facility 12/16/2025 · released to the public 12/23/2025.
6/30/2025Brain Injury · ID 252305CK009Reported on time: Yes▼
Occurrence summary
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS:On 6/30/25, the healthcare entity investigated a reportable event. The facility acted appropriately to protect their clients by taking immediate protective actions, investigating the event, and implementing a plan to prevent a future recurrence. The healthcare entity reported a brain injury of a client. During the course of the investigation the healthcare entity did an assessment, and obtained medical treatment for the client. The client was diagnosed with a brain injury at the hospital requiring surgical intervention. The client’s care plan will be updated to reflect safety interventions should they return to the facility. The event was substantiated. This public occurrence summary was provided in accordance with 25-1-124, C.R.S., and was based on the report and investigation provided by the licensed healthcare entity. Department investigation of this occurrence was conducted off-site. The healthcare entity occurrence report was submitted within the required timeframe.
Publication
Sent to facility 8/27/2025 · released to the public 9/3/2025.
6/27/2025Brain Injury · ID 252305CK008Reported on time: Yes▼
Occurrence summary
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS:On 6/27/25, the healthcare entity investigated a reportable event. The facility acted appropriately to protect their clients by taking immediate protective actions, investigating the event, and implementing a plan to prevent a future recurrence. The healthcare entity reported a brain injury of a client. During the course of the investigation the healthcare entity did an assessment, and obtained medical treatment for the client. The client was diagnosed with a brain injury at the hospital. The client’s care plan was updated to reflect safety interventions to include; a safety mattress was placed on the floor, one-to-one supervision in the evening time. The event was substantiated. This public occurrence summary was provided in accordance with 25-1-124, C.R.S., and was based on the report and investigation provided by the licensed healthcare entity. Department investigation of this occurrence was conducted off-site. The healthcare entity occurrence report was submitted within the required timeframe.
Publication
Sent to facility 8/27/2025 · released to the public 9/3/2025.
6/12/2025Misappropriation of Property · ID 252305CK007Reported on time: Yes▼
Occurrence summary
SUMMARY OF FINDINGS:On 6/12/25, the healthcare entity investigated a reportable event. The facility acted appropriately to protect their clients by taking immediate protective actions, investigating the event, and implementing a plan to prevent a future recurrence. The healthcare entity reported misappropriation of client property. Client (A) alleged items were missing from their apartment. During the course of the investigation the healthcare entity conducted a search, and interviews. No other reports of theft. The police were notified and no assailant was identified. Client (A) had a history of unsubstantiated claims in the past according to the police when they faced financial difficulties. The client is behind on rent and the facility is working with them to become current. The event was not substantiated. This public occurrence summary was provided in accordance with 25-1-124, C.R.S., and was based on the report and investigation provided by the licensed healthcare entity. Department investigation of this occurrence was conducted off-site. The healthcare entity occurrence report was submitted within the required timeframe.
Publication
Sent to facility 8/27/2025 · released to the public 9/3/2025.