RIO GRANDE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER in LA JARA, CO was fined $76,033 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 31 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

RIO GRANDE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER (LA JARA, CO) — $76,033 in CMS Fines

Outcome: RIO GRANDE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER in LA JARA, CO was fined $76,033 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 31 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.


• Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.


• Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.


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


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


• Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.


• Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.


• Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.