HILDEBRAND CARE CENTER in CANON CITY, CO was fined $44,600 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 15 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

HILDEBRAND CARE CENTER (CANON CITY, CO) — $44,600 in CMS Fines

Outcome: HILDEBRAND CARE CENTER in CANON CITY, CO was fined $44,600 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 15 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.


• 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.


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


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


• Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.


• Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.


• Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.


• Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.