Sloan's Lake Rehabilitation Center
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise courteous and caring nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.
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What this means for your family
While the nursing staff is frequently praised for being caring and courteous, the facility's physical infrastructure appears to be a significant concern. Families should conduct an in-person tour to verify the current state of heating and building maintenance before making a decision.
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 3 measures
3
measures
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility shows recurring deficiencies across medication management, infection control, and fire safety systems, with 23 total deficiencies spanning three surveys from 2021-2024. The most recent 2024 survey found multiple issues with medication errors, respiratory care, pain management, and dietary accommodations, plus one complaint-triggered deficiency regarding daily living assistance, indicating a family filed a report. While all deficiencies have reported correction dates, the persistent pattern of medication and safety concerns across multiple years warrants careful consideration during any visit.
Mar 5, 2026Routine3
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
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Jan 23, 2024Routine8
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
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.
Jan 23, 2024Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Oct 13, 2022Routine6
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
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 safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
State Inspection History
State Inspections
Source: CO Dept. of Public Health & Environment
Apr 2, 2025ComplaintCleanReport
No deficiencies found during this inspection.
Jan 23, 2025ComplaintCleanReport
No deficiencies found during this inspection.
Dec 2, 2024ComplaintCleanReport
No deficiencies found during this inspection.
Apr 23, 2024ComplaintCleanReport
No deficiencies found during this inspection.
Mar 18, 2024Follow-upCleanReport
No deficiencies found during this inspection.
Feb 13, 2024Routine
Based on observations and records review, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain the automatic sprinkler system in accordance with National Fire Protection Association NFPA 25 and NFPA 101One painted sprinkler head in the women' s restroom, 6th floor. NFPA 25 5.2.1.1.2 Any sprinkler that shows signs of any of the following shall be replaced: (1) Leakage, (2) Corrosion, (3) Physical damage, (4) Loss of fluid in the glass bulb heat responsive element, (5)* Loading (6) Painting unless painted by the sprinkler manufacturer.This deficiency has the potential to affect occupants, who might include residents, staff, and visitors within the entire facility. Deficient items were discussed with the administrator and maintenance director at the exit conference. Based on record review, it was determined that the facility failed to conduct fire drills in accordance with the Life Safety Code, Section 19.7.1.6Fire drills closer than an hour apart, not at varied times. February and March: are 15 minutes apart. January and July: twenty minutes apart. Need to be an hour apart.NFPA 101, 19.7.1.6 Drills shall be conducted quarterly on each shift to familiarize facility personnel (nurses, interns, maintenance engineers, and administrative staff) with the signals and emergency action required under varied conditions.This deficiency has the potential to affect occupants, who might include residents, staff, and visitors within the entire facility. Deficient items were discussed with the administrator and maintenance director at the exit conference. INITIAL COMENTS (ID Prefix Tag #K000) are informational only and a representation of the facility' s general characteristics.This survey was conducted in accordance with the Federal Register at Section 42 CFR 483.70(a).This survey was conducted on February 13, 2024 for compliance with the National Fire Protection Association, (NFPA 101) Life Safety Code (2012) Chapter 19 "Existing Health Care Occupancies."This structure is an eight (8) story, Type I (332) (1-A) construction with a full basement. This facility is equipped with piped medical gas that is being utilized by residents. The facility was constructed in 1962 and 1967. This facility is licensed for 42 beds. The census on the date of the survey was 42. The facility is fully protected throughout by a National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 13 automatic wet-pipe fire sprinkler system. The facility utilizes a fire pump located in the basement. This facility is classified as fully-sprinklered.
Jan 23, 2024Complaint
A recertification survey with complaint #CO34407 and #CO34552 was completed on 1/17/24 to 1/23/24. Seven deficiencies were cited. An Emergency Preparedness survey was conducted from 1/17/24 to 1/23/24. No deficiencies were cited. Based on observation, record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors for one (#196) of five residents reviewed for medication errors of 30 sample residents.Specifically, the facility failed to ensure that Resident #196 was administered an anticoagulant medication correctly by removing the medication from a capsule before administration to the resident.Findings include:I. Professional referenceBoehri.. Based on observations, interviews and record review, the facility failed to establish parameters for pain medication for one (#105) of five residents in a manner consistent with professional standards of practice out of 30 sample residents.Specifically, the facility failed to:-Ensure pain parameters were established and implemented for physician ordered as needed (PRN) pain medications; and,-Ensure non pharmacological interventions were implemented before.. Based on observations, interviews and record review, 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 and infection on one out of two floors.Specifically, the facility failed to:-Ensure a resident' s room was cleaned in a sanitary manner;-Ensure that the proper cleaning agent was used to clean a resident' s room who was on .. Based on observations, record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure residents who were unable to carry out activities of daily living (ADLs) received the necessary services and assistance for bathing for two (#108 and #96) of four sample residents reviewed out of 30 sample residents. Specifically, the facility failed to provide bathing for Resident #108 and #96 to maintain personal hygiene.Findings include:I. Facility policy and procedureThe Activity of D.. Based on observations, record review and interviews, the facility failed to provide each resident with a nourishing, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs that accommodated resident allergies, intolerances and preferences for two (#106 and #191) of six residents out of 30 sample residents.Specifically, the facility failed to:-Ensure Resident #106 was provided appropriate vegetarian meal items per the menu spreadshe.. Based on record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure one (#191) of two residents out of 30 sample residents received dialysis services consistent with professional standards of practice.Specifically, the facility failed to ensure consistent communication and documentation with the dialysis center regarding care and services was completed for Resident #191.Findings include:I. Facility policy and procedureThe Renal Dialysis, Care of Resident an.. Based on resident observations, record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure residents received proper respiratory treatment and care for one (#12) of four residents reviewed for supplemental oxygen use out of 30 sample residents. Specifically, the facility failed to:-Ensure a physician' s order was in place for Resident #12' s continuous oxygen use. Findings include: I. Facility policy The Oxygen Administration Policy, revis..
Nov 21, 2023ComplaintCleanReport
No deficiencies found during this inspection.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Sloan's Lake Rehabilitation Center
for profit
Chain Affiliation
The Ensign Group
342 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 3.2/5 · Rank 67 of 328 (Best)
Ownership & Management
Owners
Port, Barry
Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf
Key personnel
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