Lowry Hills Care and Rehabilitation

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

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.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

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

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..