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This facility has areas of concern that warrant careful consideration. Registered Nurse hours are 77% of the EveryPlace reference benchmark; ask how RN coverage is allocated across shifts. The latest standard survey recorded 14 findings, above the CO average of 8.8. We recommend asking the administrator directly: "How are you addressing recent staffing shortfalls?" These are not reasons to panic, but they are reasons to ask tough questions and visit in person.
Lowry Hills Care and Rehabilitation receives high praise for its recent leadership improvements and a welcoming, home-like atmosphere. However, some visitors report significant challenges with communication and note that parts of the facility are in need of modernization.
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“This has been a wonderful experience for me following my hospital stay.”
“Noticeable difference in leadership over the past year. The team there really care about the residents. They have made a bunch of updates to the building to make it look like a home not just a nursing home.”
“Getting ahold of anyone is exhausting. And the building is in desperate need of updating.”
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 on antipsychotic medication
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
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Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback
Families have filed complaints resulting in serious issues including abuse/neglect violations, pressure ulcer care failures, and unsafe patient transfers. The facility shows recurring problems with medication management, infection control, and resident care assistance that persist across multiple surveys from 2021 through 2025. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the pattern of repeated violations in core care areas raises concerns about sustained quality improvement.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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.
Egress Deficiencies
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Dec 6, 2023
$2,516
Source: CO Dept. of Public Health & Environment
No deficiencies are reported in this inspection record.
No deficiencies are reported in this inspection record.
Based on record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure qualified a social services staff was employed to meet the social and emotional needs of the residents. Specifically, the facility failed to employ a qualified social worker. Findings include: .. III. Resident #1 A. Resident status Resident #1, age less than 65, was admitted on 3/20/25 and discharged home on 5/28/25. According to the May 2025 CPO, diagnoses included multiple sclerosis (a disease that damages nerves and affects muscle control), muscle weakness and autistic disorder (developmental disorder). .. *** CITATION TEXT NOT FOUND *** A survey prompted by complaint #CO40574 was completed on 6/25/25 to 6/26/25. Two deficiencies were cited. 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
Based on observations, record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure residents who were unable to carry out activities of daily living (ADL) received the necessary services and assistance for bathing for one (#6) of three residents reviewed for ADLs out of 13 sample residents. Specifically, the facility failed to provide Resident #6, who had cognitive impairments, incontinence care in a timely .. Based on observations, record review and interviews, the facility failed to provide an ongoing program to support residents in their choice activities, designed to meet the interests of and support the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident, encouraging both independence and interaction in the community for two (#1 and #6) of three residents reviewed for activities programming out of 10 sample residents. .. Based on observations, record review and interviews, the facility failed to provide food and drinks that accommodated resident allergies, intolerances and preferences for one (#4) of four residents out of 13 sample residents. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure Resident #4 was provided a vegetarian diet per her preference. .. III. Resident #1 A. Resident status Resident #1, age less than 65, was admitted on 3/20/25 and discharged home on 5/28/25. According to the May 2025.. *** CITATION TEXT NOT FOUND *** A complaint survey, prompted by #CO40216 and #CO40504 was conducted on 6/25/25 to 6/26/25. Four deficiencies were cited. 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
No deficiencies are reported in this inspection record.
A complaint survey, prompted by #CO39690, #CO39756 and #CO39785 was conducted on 4/21/25 to 4/22/25. One deficiency was cited. Based on observations, record review and interviews, the facility failed to maintain an infection control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary and comfortable environment to help prevent the development and transmission of disease.Specifically, the facility failed to ensure:-A clean location was provided for wound care supplies; and,-Enhanced barrier precautions (EBP) and proper hand hygiene were followed for wound care activities.Findings include:I. Professional referenceAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Implementation of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Use in Nursing Homes to Prevent Spread of Multidrug-resistant Organisms (MDRO)' s, (4/2/24), retrieved on 4/23/25 from https://www.cdc.gov/long-term-care-facilities/hcp/prevent-mdro/PPE.html, "Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) are an infection control intervention designed to reduce transmission of resistant organisms that employ target gown and glove use during high contact resident activities."EBP may be indicated (when contact precautions do not otherwise apply) for residents with any of the following: wounds or indwelling medical devices, regardless of MDRO (multidrug resistant organism) colonization status and infection or colonization with an MDRO."Examples of high contact resident care activities requiring gown and glove use for EBP include: dressing, bathing/showering, transferring, providing hygiene changing linens, changing briefs or assisting with toileting, device care or use (central line, urinary catheter, feeding tube, tracheotomy/ventilator), wound care (any skin opening requiring a dressing)."According to the CDC Clinical Safety, Hand Hygiene for Healthcare Worker (2/17/24), retrieved on 4/23/25 from https://www.cdc.gov/clean-hands/hcp/clinical-safety, "Know when to clean your hands: immediately before touching a patient, before performing an aseptic task such as placing an indwelling device or handling invasive medical device..
No deficiencies are reported in this inspection record.
Lowry Hills Care and Rehabilitation
for profit
Sweetwater Care
8 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.8/5 · Rank 7 of 9
Owners
Sweetwater Care Opco LLC
Owner · Organization
Chesley, Aaron
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