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 26 to 50 of 67 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 April 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 19, 2022).

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

    Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0835, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of April 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 19, 2022).

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

    Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0867, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of April 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 19, 2022).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of April 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 20, 2022).

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

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

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

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 4, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 2, 2026).

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

    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

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

    Health citation F-0561, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of August 5, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 18, 2025).

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

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 19, 2024).

  8. 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).

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

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

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

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 9, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 16, 2024).

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

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

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

    Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 9, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 16, 2024).

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

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

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

    Health citation F-0725, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of February 9, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 16, 2024).

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

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

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

    Health citation F-0760, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of February 9, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 16, 2024).

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

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

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

    Health citation F-0804, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of February 9, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 16, 2024).

  14. 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 June 15, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 7, 2023).

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

    Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.

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

    Health citation F-0659, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of June 15, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 7, 2023).

  16. 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 June 15, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 7, 2023).

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

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of June 15, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 19, 2023).

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

    Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0911, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of June 15, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 24, 2023).

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

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

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

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 19, 2022).

  20. 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 April 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 19, 2022).

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

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

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

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 4, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 2, 2026).

  22. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of November 25, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 19, 2024).

  23. 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).

  24. 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).

  25. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of February 9, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 16, 2024).

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.