ElderGrade

Inspection citations at Wheatridge Park Care Center

34 citations on record, 3 of which inspectors scored at actual harm or immediate jeopardy. Each one is the state surveyor's own finding, not our summary.

Reading the scope & severity code

A–C

No harm, minimal potential

D–F

No harm, potential for harm

G–I

Actual harm to a resident

J–L

Immediate jeopardy

The letter also encodes how many residents were affected — isolated, a pattern, or widespread. Full explainer.

Citations by survey year

Year Citations Involving harm or jeopardy
2024 25 3
2022 8 0
2021 1 0
C September 16, 2024 Tag F0732 Complaint investigation Corrected Oct 2024

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

No actual harm, minimal potential

D September 16, 2024 Tag F0883 Complaint investigation Corrected Oct 2024

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D September 16, 2024 Tag F0660 Complaint investigation Corrected Oct 2024

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D September 16, 2024 Tag F0657 Complaint investigation Corrected Oct 2024

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D September 16, 2024 Tag F0641 Complaint investigation Corrected Oct 2024

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D September 16, 2024 Tag F0582 Complaint investigation Corrected Oct 2024

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D September 16, 2024 Tag F0567 Complaint investigation Corrected Oct 2024

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D September 16, 2024 Tag F0553 Corrected Oct 2024

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D September 16, 2024 Tag F0550 Complaint investigation Corrected Oct 2024

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E September 16, 2024 Tag F0880 Complaint investigation Corrected Oct 2024

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E September 16, 2024 Tag F0695 Complaint investigation Corrected Oct 2024

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E September 16, 2024 Tag F0636 Complaint investigation Corrected Oct 2024

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E September 16, 2024 Tag F0625 Complaint investigation Corrected Oct 2024

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E September 16, 2024 Tag F0623 Complaint investigation Corrected Oct 2024

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E September 16, 2024 Tag F0578 Complaint investigation Corrected Oct 2024

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F September 16, 2024 Tag F0947 Complaint investigation Corrected Oct 2024

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F September 16, 2024 Tag F0908 Complaint investigation Corrected Oct 2024

Environmental Deficiencies

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F September 16, 2024 Tag F0835 Corrected Oct 2024

Administration Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F September 16, 2024 Tag F0814 Complaint investigation Corrected Oct 2024

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F September 16, 2024 Tag F0812 Complaint investigation Corrected Oct 2024

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F September 16, 2024 Tag F0761 Complaint investigation Corrected Oct 2024

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F September 16, 2024 Tag F0730 Complaint investigation Corrected Oct 2024

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

G September 16, 2024 Tag F0689 Complaint investigation Corrected Oct 2024

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Actual harm to a resident

G September 16, 2024 Tag F0686 Complaint investigation Corrected Oct 2024

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Actual harm to a resident

J January 4, 2024 Tag F0600 Complaint investigation Corrected Jan 2024

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

C October 27, 2022 Tag F0732 Corrected Dec 2022

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

No actual harm, minimal potential

D October 27, 2022 Tag F0692 Corrected Dec 2022

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D October 27, 2022 Tag F0690 Corrected Dec 2022

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D October 27, 2022 Tag F0677 Corrected Dec 2022

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D October 27, 2022 Tag F0656 Corrected Dec 2022

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D October 27, 2022 Tag F0583 Corrected Dec 2022

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E October 27, 2022 Tag F0689 Corrected Dec 2022

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E October 27, 2022 Tag F0657 Corrected Dec 2022

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 4, 2021 Tag F0677 Corrected Jun 2021

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Citations are published by CMS from state survey agency findings. A citation describes what an inspector observed on a specific date; homes are required to submit a correction plan, and many findings are resolved long before you read them. Ask the administrator what happened and what changed.