VI at Highlands Ranch Skilled Nursing

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at VI at Highlands Ranch Skilled Nursing, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF804Sep 19, 2024

  Based on observations, record review and interviews, the facility failed to consistently serve food that was palatable and attractive. Specifically, the facility failed to consistently ensure: -Foods were palatable in temperature; and, -Always available alternative menus were available for residents. Findings include: I. Facility policy and procedure The Food and Beverage Operation Guide, dated 2024, was received from the nursing home administrator (NHA) on 9/19/24 at 8:00 a.m. It documented in pertinent part, All food and display units maintain proper temperature to avoid contamination and deterioration. Appropriate times/temperature include: hot food display units must maintain food above 135 degrees Fahrenheit (F). […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF679Dec 14, 2021

  Based on observations, record review and staff interviews, the facility failed to provide an ongoing program to support residents in their choice activities, designed to meet the interests of and support the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident, encouraging both independence and interaction in the community for two (#3 and #6) of five out of 19 sample residents. Specifically, the facility failed to offer and invite Resident #3 and #6 to activities of choice. Finding include: I. Facility policy The Lifestyle/Activity policy, revised October 2017, was provided by the nursing home administrator (NHA) on 12/13/21. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF686Dec 14, 2021

  Based on observations, record review and interviews, the facility failed to provide one (#17) of two residents reviewed for pressure injuries out of 19 sample residents with the necessary treatment and services, consistent with professional standards of practice, to promote healing, prevent infection and prevent new pressure injuries from developing. Specifically, the facility failed to offer protective boots for Resident #17 to prevent skin breakdown according to the physician's orders [MEDICAL RECORD OR PHYSICIAN ORDER] Findings include: I. Facility policy and procedure The Medical, Nursing and Personal Care policy, revised October 2017, was provided by the nursing home administrator via email on 12/14/21 at 2:21 p.m. […]