MELODY LIVING OF COLORADO SPRINGS

SUMMARY FINDINGS: On 7/17/24 a family member of Resident (A) alleged Resident (A)s money may have been taken. The family stated they gave Resident (A) $200 on 7/10/24 and checked his wallet on multiple days until on 7/14/24 Resident (A) only had $3.00 in his wallet. Resident (A) denied spending any of the money, or hiding it. The money was not found after a search was conducted. Resident (A) did receive assistance with locating his wallet in multiple places, in the last month according to two staff members. The facility investigation concluded there was no evidence that staff misappropriated Resident (A)’s funds. To help prevent a recurrence, Resident (A) was provided with an additional lacked drawer. The family also wanted to track fake money they placed in the Residents wallet. DEPARTMENT FINDINGS:In accordance with Colorado Revised Statute 25-1-124, the Department conducted an off-site review of this reportable event submitted by the agency/facility. This public summary is based on investigative findings provided by the licensed entity to the Occurrence section of the Department. The provider reports the information submitted to the Department is accurate and complete. Prior to the next onsite investigation of the agency/facility, this occurrence event will be reviewed by the State Agency. The occurrence report was submitted within the required timeframe. The facility/agency complied with licensing standards for conducting an internal investigation of this occurrence event and submitting a report of the findings to the Department.

Sent to facility 1/30/2025 · released to the public 2/7/2025.

DESCRIPTION OF OCCURRENCE: On 4/22/23 as witnessed by staff member (1) a female resident (B) in her 70s was pacing asking where her husband was. A little while later resident (B) went up to another female (A) resident in her 80s who was seated on the couch and struck her in the face. Resident (B) had been in a previous occurrence see below. FACILITY / AGENCY ACTION: The facility conducted an internal investigation and notified the police, families/guardians, and physician. Resident (B) was separated from the other residents for safety reasons and taken to the emergency room for an evaluation. Resident (A) was assessed without any visible injuries, and it only oriented to herself only and could not indicate what happened to her. Resident (B) appeared to become upset after dinner when looking for her husband. The facility investigation concluded the physical altercation was witnessed by staff member (1) from a resident that had a history of striking out at others. Resident (A) was hit in the face by resident (B). To help prevent a recurrence resident (A) will be kept away from resident (B) by staff. Staff will monitor resident (B) while she adjusts to her new environment and try to decrease her stimulation as changes are made to her medication regimen. Staff will also encourage family and friends to visit to engage resident (B) in activities. DEPARTMENT FINDINGS: In accordance with Colorado Revised Statute 25-1-124, the Department conducted an off-site investigation of this reportable event and investigative findings submitted by the agency/facility. This public summary is based on information provided by the agency/facility to the Occurrence Section of the Department and is accurate and complete at this time. Prior to the next onsite investigation of the agency/facility, this occurrence will be reviewed. The occurrence report indicated the agency/facility acted appropriately in response to this occurrence by complying with licensing standards of reporting and investigating this occurrence.

Sent to facility 11/22/2023 · released to the public 11/22/2023.