LIFE CARE CENTER OF WESTMINSTER in WESTMINSTER, CO was fined $30,183 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 28 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

LIFE CARE CENTER OF WESTMINSTER (WESTMINSTER, CO) — $30,183 in CMS Fines

Outcome: LIFE CARE CENTER OF WESTMINSTER in WESTMINSTER, CO was fined $30,183 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 28 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• 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 organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.


• 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.


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


• Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.


• Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.