Larchwood Inn in GRAND JUNCTION, CO was fined $37,680 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 38 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Larchwood Inn (GRAND JUNCTION, CO) — $37,680 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Larchwood Inn in GRAND JUNCTION, CO was fined $37,680 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 38 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.


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


• Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.


• 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.


• Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.


• Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.


• Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.


• Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.