3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (1 deficiency)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Littleton, CO
4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with $7,781 in total fines with 3 recent health deficiencies
5822 S Lowell Way, Littleton, CO
(303) 798-2497
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
35
Certified beds
Average residents
31
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
The Ensign Group
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1994-04-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
1.05
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.56
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.16
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.08
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
43%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
42%
Annual nurse turnover
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 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.7% |
3.4%
1.7 pts better
|
3.3%
1.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 8.9% |
5.0%
3.9 pts worse
|
5.4%
3.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 10.5% |
11.2%
0.7 pts better
|
19.6%
9.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
20.6%
20.6 pts better
|
16.7%
16.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 8.1% |
15.2%
7.1 pts better
|
16.3%
8.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 22.6% |
14.6%
8 pts worse
|
14.9%
7.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 2.1% |
0.8%
1.3 pts worse
|
1.0%
1.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 5.3% |
1.5%
3.8 pts worse
|
1.7%
3.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 13.0% |
22.4%
9.4 pts better
|
19.8%
6.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 7.0% |
3.7%
3.3 pts worse
|
5.1%
1.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 97.6% |
76.4%
21.2 pts better
|
81.7%
15.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 5.7% |
12.8%
7.1 pts better
|
12.0%
6.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.6% |
1.5%
0.9 pts better
|
1.6%
1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 93.3% |
75.6%
17.7 pts better
|
79.7%
13.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 24.2% |
20.3%
3.9 pts worse
|
23.9%
0.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (1 deficiency)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (1 deficiency)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Top issue: Resident Rights (3 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2019-11-21
Inspection history
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-10-21
Health
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected 2024-10-21
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2024-10-21
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-01-28
Health
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2024-01-28
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-01-28
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2023-05-26
Health
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected 2022-10-04
Health
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected 2022-10-04
Health
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.
Corrected 2019-11-18
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2019-11-14
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2019-11-18
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $7,781
Fine
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
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