VETERANS COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER AT FITZSIMONS in AURORA, CO was fined $79,467 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 18 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

VETERANS COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER AT FITZSIMONS (AURORA, CO) — $79,467 in CMS Fines

Outcome: VETERANS COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER AT FITZSIMONS in AURORA, CO was fined $79,467 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 18 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.


• Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.


• 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.


• Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.


• Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


• Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.