All citations for Denver North Care Center

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

December 18, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 49 citations

  1. 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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of December 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 9, 2026).

  2. 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 December 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 20, 2026).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of December 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 20, 2026).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 20, 2026).

  5. 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 December 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 19, 2026).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0541, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of December 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 15, 2026).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 20, 2026).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0927, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 15, 2026).

  9. 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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of January 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 8, 2024).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 14, 2024).

  11. 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 January 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 14, 2024).

  12. 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 January 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 8, 2024).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0886, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of September 15, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 14, 2022).

  14. 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 September 15, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 11, 2022).

  15. 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 September 15, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    A waiver was granted (November 11, 2022).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of December 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 9, 2026).

  17. 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 December 18, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 9, 2026).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 8, 2024).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0758, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of January 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 15, 2024).

  20. 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 January 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 8, 2024).

  21. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of January 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2024).

  22. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 9, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 5, 2024).

  23. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0578, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of September 15, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 14, 2022).

  24. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0758, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of September 15, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 14, 2022).

  25. 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 September 15, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 7, 2022).

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.