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Laramie Health and Rehabilitation (also known as Cottonwood) receives highly polarized feedback, with recent reviews oscillating between high praise for individual staff members and severe allegations of neglect. Families report significant concerns regarding basic hygiene, understaffing, and poor communication, while others highlight compassionate care during end-of-life transitions. Prospective families should be aware of the stark contrast between these experiences and exercise caution.
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“My mother was in Cottonwood recently for the last few weeks of her life. Everyone on their staff was amazing! They were prompt and attentive and she felt safe when we weren’t there.”
“Care here is poor food on the floor in residences room with ants all over, patients are sitting in there own urine. And when a patient is unable to feed themselves they don't feed them.”
“The staff were extremely supportive and kind towards me and made the admission process an easy one. I’ve been able to get to know the nursing staff and they are wonderful.”
Both RN and total nursing hours are below the EveryPlace reference benchmarks. Ask the facility how it staffs each shift for current resident needs.
Reference benchmarks (0.75 RN and 4.1 total nursing hours per resident/day) are comparison targets, not current federal minimum requirements.
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
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Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback
Families have filed multiple complaint reports against this facility, with serious concerns about resident protection from abuse and neglect appearing twice in recent years (2023-2024). The facility shows recurring problems with medication management, infection control, and fire safety systems that persist across multiple surveys. While most issues have correction dates, the pattern of repeated deficiencies in critical care areas suggests ongoing operational challenges families should carefully consider.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Construction Deficiencies
Use approved construction type or materials.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Egress Deficiencies
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Environmental Deficiencies
Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Egress Deficiencies
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Federal Penalties
Fine
May 22, 2024
$35,880
Fine
Jul 27, 2023
$7,738
Laramie Health and Rehabilitation
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Evergreen Healthcare Group
43 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.3/5 · Rank 27 of 41
Owners
Sptihs Properties Trust
Owner · Organization
Charles Schwab Investment Management, INC.
Owner (parent company) · Organization
D.e. Shaw & Co., L.p.
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Diversified Healthcare Trust
Owner (parent company) · Organization
H/2 Special Opportunities IV L.p.
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Snh Proj Lincoln Trs LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Snh Trs Licensee Holdco LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Snh Trs, INC.
Owner (parent company) · Organization
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