VETERANS COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER AT FITZSIMONS
VETERANS COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER AT FITZSIMONS is a 180-bed nursing home in AURORA, Colorado. CMS has certified it for Medicare and Medicaid since 2003-03-01. It averages 128.2 residents a day.
What harm was found in the violations cited at VETERANS COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER AT FITZSIMONS?
CMS lists 18 health-inspection deficiencies for VETERANS COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER AT FITZSIMONS since 2020-01-20, 8 of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is J; the most recent health inspection was 2024-11-21.
| Survey date | Tag | Deficiency | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-21 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F |
| 2024-11-21 | F0600, F0657, F0790 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. / Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. / Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | E |
| 2024-11-21 | F0550, F0684, F0688, F0806 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. / Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D |
| 2023-06-28 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J |
| 2023-06-28 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F |
| 2023-06-28 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | E |
| 2023-06-28 | F0688, F0757, F0758, F0807 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. / Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. / 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. / Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration. | D |
| 2020-01-20 | F0600, F0679, F0698 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. / Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. / Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D |
How is VETERANS COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER AT FITZSIMONS staffed?
| Measure | This facility | CO average |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 4.67012 | 3.72368 |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 94.0 | 47.1 |
| Average number of residents per day | 128.2 | 74.8 |
Who owns VETERANS COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER AT FITZSIMONS?
VETERANS COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER AT FITZSIMONS is registered with CMS as For profit - Individual, operates under the legal business name STATE OF COLORADO.
| Role | Owner | Association date |
|---|---|---|
| OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | HSU, CARRIE, SIMMONS, RANELL | since 01/01/2025 |
| ADP OF THE SNF | HSU, CARRIE, SIMMONS, RANELL | since 01/01/2025 |
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