REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER OF THE ROCKIES in FORT COLLINS, CO was fined $21,327 by CMS following 21 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER OF THE ROCKIES (FORT COLLINS, CO) — $21,327 in CMS Fines

Outcome: REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER OF THE ROCKIES in FORT COLLINS, CO was fined $21,327 by CMS following 21 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.


• 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 choose his or her attending physician.


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


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


• Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.


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


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