All citations for Yampa Valley Healthcare 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

November 25, 2024

Showing 1 to 16 of 16 citations

  1. 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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of November 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2025).

  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 November 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2025).

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

    Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0341, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2025).

  4. 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 November 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2025).

  5. 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 November 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2025).

  6. 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 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    A waiver was granted (May 7, 2025).

  7. 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 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2025).

  8. 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 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2025).

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

    Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0711, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of November 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2025).

  10. 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 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2025).

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

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of November 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2025).

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

    Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0914, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of November 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2025).

  13. 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 November 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2025).

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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of November 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2025).

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

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2025).

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

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0927, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of November 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2025).

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.