HOLLY HEIGHTS CARE AND REHABILITATION in DENVER, CO was fined $15,548 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 24 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

HOLLY HEIGHTS CARE AND REHABILITATION (DENVER, CO) — $15,548 in CMS Fines

Outcome: HOLLY HEIGHTS CARE AND REHABILITATION in DENVER, CO was fined $15,548 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 24 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.


• Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.


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


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


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


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


• Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.


• Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.