3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (1 deficiency)
9 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Cheyenne Wells, CO
4-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with 3 recent health deficiencies with 9 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
561 W 1st St N, Cheyenne Wells, CO
(719) 767-5602
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
5 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
1 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
39
Certified beds
Average residents
18
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Government
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1999-12-10
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicaid
Participation flags
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.96
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.83 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.61
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.68 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
3.11
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.20 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
4.68
All reported nurse hours · state 3.70 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.57
RN + LPN hours · state 1.51 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
4.38
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.26 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.74
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.60 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.00
Reported PT staffing
Adjusted RN hours
1.11
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
5.44
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.18
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
0%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
0%
Annual nurse turnover
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | Not Available |
10.72%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays Not Available · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data. |
| Discharge to community | Not Available |
50.57%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays Not Available · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data. |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | Not Available |
1.02
|
This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data. |
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | Not Available |
95.27%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data. |
| Falls with major injury | Not Available |
0.77%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data. |
| Discharge self-care score | Not Available |
53.69%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data. |
| Discharge mobility score | Not Available |
50.94%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data. |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | Not Available |
2.29%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · Adjusted rate Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data. |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | Not Available |
7.12%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays Not Available · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data. |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | Not Available |
8.2%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data. |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | Not Available |
42%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data. |
| Discharge function score | Not Available |
56.45%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data. |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | Not Available |
25.2%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data. |
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
93.5%
6.5 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 6.5% |
3.4%
3.1 pts worse
|
3.3%
3.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · 4Q avg 6.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.0% |
7.4%
7.4 pts better
|
11.4%
11.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 6.5% |
5.0%
1.5 pts worse
|
5.4%
1.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.5% · 4Q avg 6.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 10.4% |
11.2%
0.8 pts better
|
19.6%
9.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 14.3% · 4Q avg 10.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 11.9% |
20.6%
8.7 pts better
|
16.7%
4.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 11.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 10.2% |
15.2%
5 pts better
|
16.3%
6.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 10.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 15.8% |
14.6%
1.2 pts worse
|
14.9%
0.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 14.3% · 4Q avg 15.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
0.8%
0.8 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.6% |
1.5%
1.1 pts worse
|
1.7%
0.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.8% · 4Q avg 2.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 15.2% |
22.4%
7.2 pts better
|
19.8%
4.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.4% · 4Q avg 15.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 6.9% |
3.7%
3.2 pts worse
|
5.1%
1.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 11.4% · 4Q avg 6.9% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (1 deficiency)
9 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2026-01-16
Fire Safety
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Corrected 2026-01-16
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2026-01-16
Fire Safety
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Corrected 2026-01-16
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2025-12-10
Fire Safety
Have an externally vented heating system.
Corrected 2025-12-11
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2026-01-16
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2025-12-12
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-12-12
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2020-03-03
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2020-04-29
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2020-03-04
Inspection history
Health
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2025-11-10
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-11-10
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-11-10
Penalties and ownership
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