All citations for Veterans Community Living Center 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

November 21, 2024

Showing 1 to 25 of 29 citations

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level L.
Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of June 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 20, 2023).
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 November 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 18, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 20, 2025).
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 November 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 25, 2025).
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 November 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 17, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0753, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of November 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 13, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure medical gas and vacuum systems have documented maintenance programs.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0907, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of November 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 13, 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 November 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 25, 2025).
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 June 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 31, 2023).
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 June 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
A waiver was granted (February 9, 2024).
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 June 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 31, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0346, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 31, 2023).
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 June 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
A waiver was granted (August 31, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0354, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 31, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 31, 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 June 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 31, 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 June 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 31, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0374, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 31, 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 June 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
A waiver was granted (April 3, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0531, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of June 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 31, 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 June 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 31, 2023).
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 20, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 3, 2020).
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 20, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 3, 2020).
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 January 20, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 3, 2020).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
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.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of June 28, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 31, 2023).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.