Life Care Center of Longmont

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Life Care Center of Longmont, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF604Mar 12, 2026

  Based on observations, record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure residents were free from physical restraints for one (#34) of one resident out of 54 sample residents.Resident #34, was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses that included Alzheimer's disease and dementia with behavioral disturbance. Resident #34 had a history of behavioral symptoms associated with dementia.On 2/9/26 at 4:30 a.m. certified nurse aide (CNA) #13 entered Resident #34's room to assist CNA #2 who was providing incontinence care. Resident #34 was yelling and striking out during care. CNA #2 said CNA #13 placed one hand over Resident #34's mouth and the other hand over the resident's arms while CNA #2 was providing care. CNA #13 said the facility did not pay her enough to get punched. […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF686Jan 23, 2024

  Based on observations, record review, and interviews the facility failed to ensure two (#47 and #73) of five residents out of 36 sample residents received care consistent with professional standards of practice to prevent pressure ulcers and did not develop pressure ulcers unless the individual's clinical condition demonstrated they were unavoidable and to promote healing, prevent infection and prevent new ulcers from developing. The facility failed to ensure timely interventions were put in place to prevent the development of a pressure ulcer to Resident #47's left ischium (curved bone at the base of the pelvis). Resident #47 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and was at risk for the development of a pressure ulcer due to her having a left hip fracture with surgical repair. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF725Mar 12, 2026

  Based on observations, record review and interviews, the facility failed to provide sufficient nursing staff to ensure the resident received the care and services they required in a timely manner. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure residents received their showers as scheduled and call lights were answered in a timely manner for residents dependent on staff for their care. Findings include:I. Facility policy and procedureThe Staffing policy and procedure, revised 3/9/21, was provided by the nursing home administrator (NHA) on 3/12/26 at 5:42 p.m. It read in pertinent part, The facility maintains adequate staff on each shift to meet residents' needs. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF804Mar 12, 2026

  Based on observations, record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure residents consistently received food prepared by methods that conserved nutritive value and was palatable in taste, texture and temperature.Specifically, the facility failed to ensure the residents' food was palatable in taste, texture and temperature. Findings include:I. Facility policy and procedureThe Food Preparation policy, revised 4/29/25, was provided by the nursing home administrator (NHA) on 3/12/26 at 10:53 a.m. It read in pertinent part, Food is prepared by methods that conserve nutritive value, flavor and appearance. The food that is served to the residents is palatable, attractive and served at the appropriate temperature. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF908Jan 23, 2024

  Based on observations and interviews, the facility failed to maintain the emergency response cart and equipment in safe operating condition for three of three emergency response (crash) carts. Specifically, the facility failed to: -Ensure expired items were removed from the crash cart; and, -Ensure the emergency oxygen canister on the emergency response cart was maintained and ready for use. Findings include: I. Professional references According to [NAME], [NAME], (2022). Crash cart preparedness and failure to rescue a case study review. […]