PAONIA CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER in PAONIA, CO was fined $32,619 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 44 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

PAONIA CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER (PAONIA, CO) — $32,619 in CMS Fines

Outcome: PAONIA CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER in PAONIA, CO was fined $32,619 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 44 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


• Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).


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


• Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.


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


• Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.


• Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.