15 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (4 deficiencies)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Fort Collins, CO
2-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $98,959 in total fines with 15 recent health deficiencies with 7 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
1005 E Elizabeth St, Fort Collins, CO
(970) 482-2525
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
60
Certified beds
Average residents
56
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Sweetwater Care
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1989-05-04
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.63
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.56
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
1.89
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
2.57
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
75%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
54%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.3 |
1.3
1 pts better
|
1.9
1.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.6 |
1.7
0.1 pts better
|
1.8
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 79.5% |
93.5%
14 pts worse
|
93.4%
13.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 95.3% |
94.7%
0.6 pts better
|
95.5%
0.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 4.7% |
3.4%
1.3 pts worse
|
3.3%
1.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 22.0% |
7.4%
14.6 pts worse
|
11.4%
10.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 7.0% |
5.0%
2 pts worse
|
5.4%
1.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 18.5% |
11.2%
7.3 pts worse
|
19.6%
1.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 36.2% |
20.6%
15.6 pts worse
|
16.7%
19.5 pts worse
|
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 | 8.2% |
15.2%
7 pts better
|
16.3%
8.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 15.2% |
14.6%
0.6 pts worse
|
14.9%
0.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 13.5% |
22.4%
8.9 pts better
|
19.8%
6.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 0.9% |
3.7%
2.8 pts better
|
5.1%
4.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 80.1% |
76.4%
3.7 pts better
|
81.7%
1.6 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 2.8% |
1.5%
1.3 pts worse
|
1.6%
1.2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 76.1% |
75.6%
0.5 pts better
|
79.7%
3.6 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Resident Rights (4 deficiencies)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (6 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (3 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-11-12
Fire Safety
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
Corrected 2024-11-05
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-11-05
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2024-10-07
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2024-10-03
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-11-18
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-10-30
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2023-05-10
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-05-10
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-05-10
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2023-05-08
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2022-02-25
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 2022-02-23
Fire Safety
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2022-03-11
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2022-02-24
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 2022-03-11
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-06-22
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2022-03-21
Inspection history
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-12-23
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-12-23
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-10-16
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-10-16
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 2025-06-04
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-10-13
Health
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected 2024-10-13
Health
Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.
Corrected 2024-10-13
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 2024-10-13
Health
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected 2024-10-13
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2024-10-13
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2024-10-13
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-10-13
Health
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2024-10-13
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2024-10-13
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-07-10
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2023-07-10
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2023-07-10
Health
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Corrected 2023-07-10
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-07-10
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2023-07-07
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-05-12
Health
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected 2023-05-12
Health
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2023-07-10
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected 2023-07-10
Health
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected 2023-05-12
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 2023-05-12
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-05-12
Health
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected 2023-05-12
Health
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected 2023-05-12
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 2022-02-25
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2022-02-25
Health
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2022-02-25
Health
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2022-02-25
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2022-02-25
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $6,666
Fine
Fine · fine $31,847
Fine
Fine · fine $60,446
Fine
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
General Partnership Interest · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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