Arvada Care and Rehabilitation Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Arvada Care and Rehabilitation Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF578Aug 14, 2024

  Based on record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure each resident had the right to formulate an advanced directive for one (#1) of three residents reviewed for advanced directives out of 10 sample residents. Upon Resident #1's admission to the facility on [DATE], a licensed practical nurse (LPN) #3 interviewed Resident #1 and filled out the advanced directive paper form with the necessary information indicating the resident chose to be a DNR (do not resuscitate) status. LPN #1 did not record the resident's DNR status in Resident #1's electronic medical records (EMR) as he was required to do. On [DATE] the medical provider discussed the decision to be a DNR status with Resident #1 and her family. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Jan 15, 2026

  Based on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute, and serve food under sanitary conditions to prevent the potential for food borne illness for all residents who receive meals from the main kitchen. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure:-The food preparation area and kitchen were maintained under sanitary conditions; -Pans were air dried thoroughly before stacking and storing;-Perishable food was labeled properly with the type of food and expiration date; -Expired food was removed from storage areas by the expiration date; and,-Grease drained from the grease trap was not left in open containers stored in the food.Findings include:I. Failure to ensure the kitchen was kept in a sanitary mannerA. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF655Mar 12, 2025

  Based on record review, observations and interviews, the facility failed to develop and implement a baseline care plan which included the instructions needed to provide effective and person-centered care for four (#9, #24, #201 and #39) of five residents reviewed for baseline care plans out of 32 sample residents. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure pertinent medical information was included on Resident #9, Resident #24, Resident #201 and Resident #39's baseline care plans within 48 hours of admission. Findings include: I. Resident #9 A. Resident status Resident #9, age 78, was admitted on [DATE]. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Mar 12, 2025

  Based on observations, interviews and record review, the facility failed to maintain an infection control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary and comfortable environment to help prevent the development and transmission of disease on two of two units. Specifically, the facility failed to: -Ensure enhanced barrier precautions (EBP) were followed during wound care; -Ensure high touch surfaces in resident rooms were cleaned; and, -Ensure residents' personal hygiene items in shared bathrooms were labeled and stored in a sanitary manner. Findings include: I. EBP failures A. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Aug 17, 2023

  Based on observations, interviews and record review, the facility failed to maintain an infection control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary and comfortable environment to prevent the development and transmission of disease and infection in two out of two units. Specifically, the facility failed to: -Ensure resident rooms were cleaned in a sanitary manner; -Ensure manufacturer recommended surface contact times were followed for effective disinfection; -Ensure that oxygen tubing and nasal cannulas were stored off the floor, in a clean bag and replaced when contaminated; and, -Ensure that intravenous (IV) tubing was stored between antibiotic administrations in a clean and sanitary manner. Findings include: I. Housekeeping A. Professional reference Centers for Disease Control. […]