ROCK CREEK REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER in MONTE VISTA, CO was fined $42,008 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 27 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

ROCK CREEK REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER (MONTE VISTA, CO) — $42,008 in CMS Fines

Outcome: ROCK CREEK REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER in MONTE VISTA, CO was fined $42,008 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 27 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


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


• Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.


• Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.


• The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.


• Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.


• Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.


• Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.