All citations for Aviva at Fitzsimons

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

October 8, 2024

This is more than 2 years ago. Newer inspection results may not be on record yet, so the results below may not describe the home today. Ask the home for its most recent inspection report.

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Harm to a resident
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.
Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 26, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.
Past non-compliance: already corrected by the time of the inspection.
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0851, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of October 8, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 31, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0223, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of October 8, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 30, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of October 8, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 30, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 8, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 30, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0916, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of October 8, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
A waiver was granted (November 30, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of October 8, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 30, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of July 31, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 3, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0908, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of July 31, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 3, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 31, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 11, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of July 31, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
A waiver was granted (September 11, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of July 31, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 11, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 10, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2020).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 10, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2020).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure proper storage of liquid oxygen.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0930, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 10, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2020).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0730, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of October 8, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 31, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of October 8, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 31, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of October 8, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 31, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
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.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0585, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of July 31, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 3, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0679, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of July 31, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 3, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0921, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of July 31, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 3, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of December 10, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 30, 2019).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 10, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2020).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0343, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 10, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 13, 2020).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.
Health citation F-0580, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of July 8, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home has a plan to correct it (August 15, 2026).
The home is disputing this citation.

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.