COLUMBINE WEST HEALTH AND REHAB LLC in FORT COLLINS, CO was fined $26,891 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 17 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

COLUMBINE WEST HEALTH AND REHAB LLC (FORT COLLINS, CO) — $26,891 in CMS Fines

Outcome: COLUMBINE WEST HEALTH AND REHAB LLC in FORT COLLINS, CO was fined $26,891 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 17 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.


• 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 appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.


• Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.


• 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.


• Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.