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.
Last standard health inspection on record
November 21, 2024
Showing 26 to 47 of 47 citations
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
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.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 3, 2020).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 3, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 3, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 3, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 1, 2023).
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.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 31, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 3, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 3, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
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.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 3, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 3, 2025).
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.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 25, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 18, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 22, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
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.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 1, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 1, 2023).
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.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 1, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 1, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 31, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2020).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2020).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 20, 2020).
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.