Life Care Center of Longmont

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

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.

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.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Administration Deficiencies

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Environmental Deficiencies

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

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.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

A survey for Incident #1939804 was conducted on 9/2/25. One deficiency was cited. Based on record review and interviews, the facility failed to notify the resident’s representative when there was a significant change in the resident’s condition for one (#3) of four residents out of four sample residents. Specifically, the facility failed to notify the designated representative for Resident #3 when he had a fall in the facility.Findings include:I. Facility policy and procedure The Change in Resident’s Condition or Status policy and procedure, revised 8/29/25, was provided by the director of nursing (DON) on 9/2/25 at 4:47 p.m. It read in pertinent part, “A facility must immediately inform the resident, consult with the resident’s physician and notify, consistent with his or her authority, the resident representative when there is an accident or a significant change in the resident’s physical, mental or psychosocial status."II. Resident #3A. Resident status Resident #3, age 84, was admitted on 1/2/24 and discharged to the hospital on 6/5/25. According to the June 2025 computerized physician orders (CPO), diagnoses included transient ischemic attack (a mini stroke when there is a temporary interruption of blood flow to the brain), cerebral infarction (a stroke), acute respiratory failure, spinal stenosis (the spinal canal becomes narrow), bilateral osteoarthritis of the knee and a history of falling. According to the 4/28/25 minimum data set (MDS) assessment, the resident was moderately cognitively intact with a brief interview for mental status (BIMS) score of 12 out of 15. He required a walker. He required set up assistance for eating, supervision for oral hygiene and toileting, and partial assistance with personal hygiene. B. Resident representative interviewResident #3’s representative was interviewed on 9/2/25 at 12:15 p.m. via telephone. The representative said the facility did not notify her when the resident fell on 6/4/25. She said she was notified on 6/5/25 at around 8:30 a.m. that the resident needed to go to the hospital because he was unresponsive. She said no one at the facility could explain what happened to cause the resident to b..

A complaint survey, prompted by #CO37245 was conducted on 9/9/24. Three deficiencies were cited. Based on observations, record review and interviews, the facility failed to promote and maintain resident dignity for one (#1) of three residents reviewed out of three sample residents by providing care in a dignified, respectful and individualized manner.Specifically, the facility failed to ensure dignity was maintained for Resident #1 by emptying urine from her external catheter canister in a timely manner.Findings include:I. Facility policy and procedureThe Dignity policy and procedure, dated 9/25/23, was provided by the nursing home administrator (NHA) on 9/9/24 at 4:44 p.m. It read in pertinent part,"Each resident has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. Interactions and activities with residents by staff, temporary agency staff, or volunteers must focus on maintaining and enhancing the resident' s self-esteem, self-worth, and incorporating the resident' s goals, preferences, and choices. Staff must respect the resident' s individuality as well as honor and value their input."II. Resident #1A. Resident statusResident #1, age 7.. Based on record review and interviews, the facility failed to act promptly upon the grievances concerning the issues of resident care and life in the facility that were important to the resident, for one (#1) of three residents out of three sample residents.Specifically, the facility failed to respond timely to Resident #1' s grievances regarding long call light wait times and maintain a systematic approach to ongoing resident grievances. Findings include:I. Facility policy and procedureThe Grievance policy and procedure, dated 9/25/23, was provided by the nursing home administrator (NHA) on 9/9/24 at 4:44 p.m. It read in pertinent part,"The resident has the right to voice grievances to the facility or other agency or entity that hears grievances without discrimination or reprisal and without fear of discrimination or reprisal.Such grievances include those with respect to care and treatment which has been furnished as well as that which has not been furnished, the behavior of staff and of other residents, and other concerns regarding their LTC fa.. Based on record review and interviews, the facility failed to provide treatment and care in accordance with professional standards of practice, the comprehensive person-centered care plan, and the residents' choices for one (#1) of three residents reviewed out of three sample residents.Specifically, the facility failed to:-Arrange medical appointments with a dermatologist and urologist as requested by Resident #1 and ordered by the physician; and, -Arrange for a medical appointment with an infectious disease specialist for Resident #1 in a timely manner.Findings include:I. Facility policy and procedureThe Transportation Coordination and Services policy and procedure, dated 6/12/24, was provided by the nursing home administrator (NHA) on 9/9/24 at 4:44 p.m. It read in pertinent part,"The facility will assist residents in making necessary appointments for services not provided in the facility and arranging for transportation to and from such appointments."The facility will assist the resident and or resident representative ..