7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)
10 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Lakewood, CO
3-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with 7 recent health deficiencies with 10 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
115 Ingalls St, Lakewood, CO
(303) 237-1325
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
90
Certified beds
Average residents
67
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
The Ensign Group
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1968-04-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.50
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.46
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
1.92
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
2.56
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
25%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
47%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.2% |
93.5%
5.7 pts better
|
93.4%
5.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
94.7%
5.3 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.3% |
3.4%
1.1 pts better
|
3.3%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.8% |
7.4%
6.6 pts better
|
11.4%
10.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 4.7% |
5.0%
0.3 pts better
|
5.4%
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 7.2% |
11.2%
4 pts better
|
19.6%
12.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 14.6% |
20.6%
6 pts better
|
16.7%
2.1 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 | 10.4% |
15.2%
4.8 pts better
|
16.3%
5.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 16.7% |
14.6%
2.1 pts worse
|
14.9%
1.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.5% |
0.8%
0.3 pts better
|
1.0%
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.0% |
1.5%
1.5 pts better
|
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 21.2% |
22.4%
1.2 pts better
|
19.8%
1.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 3.4% |
3.7%
0.3 pts better
|
5.1%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 72.5% |
76.4%
3.9 pts worse
|
81.7%
9.2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.7% |
1.5%
0.8 pts better
|
1.6%
0.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 76.8% |
75.6%
1.2 pts better
|
79.7%
2.9 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)
10 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (7 deficiencies)
12 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (2 deficiencies)
11 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2025-01-29
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2025-01-29
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-02-05
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-01-29
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-01-29
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2025-01-29
Fire Safety
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
Corrected 2025-02-05
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2025-01-29
Fire Safety
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Corrected 2025-01-29
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-01-29
Fire Safety
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2023-09-25
Fire Safety
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2023-09-25
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-09-25
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-09-25
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2023-09-25
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2023-09-25
Fire Safety
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2023-09-25
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-09-25
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-09-25
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-09-25
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2023-09-25
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2023-09-25
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2019-10-10
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2019-10-18
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2019-10-18
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2019-10-18
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2020-04-17
Fire Safety
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2019-10-18
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2019-10-18
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2019-10-18
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2019-10-18
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2019-11-01
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2019-10-18
Inspection history
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2025-07-07
Health
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected 2025-07-07
Health
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2025-01-01
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-01-01
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-01-01
Health
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected 2025-01-01
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-01-01
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-04-09
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2024-04-09
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2024-04-09
Health
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected 2023-07-24
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2023-07-24
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-07-24
Health
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2023-07-24
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2023-07-24
Health
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2023-07-24
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2023-07-24
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-07-24
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-07-24
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2023-07-24
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2023-07-24
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-07-24
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2023-07-24
Health
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected 2023-07-24
Health
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2023-05-17
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-05-17
Health
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2023-05-12
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2019-09-26
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2019-09-20
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2019-09-20
Health
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected 2019-10-09
Penalties and ownership
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
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