Inspection Reports for
Amberwood Post Acute

4686 E ASBURY CIR, DENVER, CO, 80222-4723

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Deficiencies (last 4 years)

Deficiencies (over 4 years) 18 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

246% worse than Colorado average
Colorado average: 5.2 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

32 24 16 8 0
2022
2023
2024
2025

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 1 Date: Dec 8, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to a complaint investigation regarding allegations of physical abuse involving residents at Amberwood Post Acute.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was substantiated. The incident involved Resident #1 physically abusing Resident #2 and Resident #3 by throwing a wheelchair armrest at them after a dispute involving property damage and verbal altercations. The police were called, and no injuries were reported.
Findings
The facility failed to protect two residents from physical abuse by another resident during an altercation involving throwing objects and property damage. No injuries were reported, and the facility took steps including separating residents, notifying authorities, updating care plans, and providing counseling and anger management support.

Deficiencies (1)
Failure to protect residents from physical abuse by another resident.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed for abuse: 5 Residents involved in abuse incident: 3 Frequency of verbal behavioral symptoms: 1 Duration of separation: 72 BIMS scores: 12 BIMS scores: 15 BIMS scores: 15

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
LPN #1Licensed Practical NurseInterviewed regarding resident behavior and abuse training.
CNA #1Certified Nurse AideInterviewed regarding resident interactions and abuse incident knowledge.
CNA #2Certified Nurse AideWitnessed the incident and provided details about the altercation.
CNA #3Certified Nurse AideReported knowledge of the incident and staff interventions.
Director of NursingDirector of Nursing (DON)Provided facility policy, interviewed residents and staff, and described interventions post-incident.
Regional Director of Clinical ServicesRegional Director of Clinical ServicesInterviewed about resident relationships and staff monitoring.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 1 Date: Dec 8, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted following a complaint investigation into allegations of physical abuse involving residents at Amberwood Post Acute.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation substantiated physical abuse by Resident #1 against Residents #2 and #3 on 7/30/25. The incident involved Resident #1 throwing a wheelchair armrest at Resident #2 and Resident #3 after a dispute over a vaporizer device and broken laptop. No injuries were reported. The police were called and residents were separated and monitored. Both involved residents received counseling and care plan updates.
Findings
The facility failed to protect two residents from physical abuse by another resident during an altercation on 7/30/25. The incident involved throwing objects and resulted in no injuries, but required police intervention and resident separation.

Deficiencies (1)
F 0600: The facility failed to protect residents from physical abuse by another resident during an incident on 7/30/25 involving throwing objects and physical aggression. The facility investigated, intervened, and updated care plans to address the behavior and prevent recurrence.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed for abuse: 5 Residents affected: 2 Date of incident: Jul 30, 2025 BIMS scores: 12 BIMS scores: 15

Inspection Report

Routine
Deficiencies: 16 Date: Oct 15, 2024

Visit Reason
Routine state inspection of Amberwood Post Acute nursing home to assess compliance with regulatory requirements including resident care, safety, infection control, medication administration, and ancillary services.

Findings
The facility had multiple deficiencies including failure to manage residents' personal funds accounts accurately, inadequate discharge planning and notification, failure to provide timely behavioral health and dental services, incomplete restorative nursing programs, medication administration errors, unlocked medication and treatment carts, improper infection control practices, and inadequate supervision of a resident with a history of self-inflicted burns and smoking.

Deficiencies (16)
F 0569: Facility failed to notify Medicaid-funded residents or their representatives when personal funds accounts exceeded eligibility limits.
F 0622: Facility failed to provide Resident #76 with appropriate discharge process and notice, and did not permit return after hospital transfer.
F 0626: Facility failed to permit Resident #76 to return to the nursing home after hospitalization and did not reassess or document discharge plan.
F 0644: Facility failed to incorporate PASRR Level II recommendations and timely initiate behavioral health therapy for Residents #43 and #65.
F 0658: Facility failed to ensure PRN pain medications for Resident #15 had physician-ordered parameters for pain severity and medication strength.
F 0660: Facility failed to develop and implement a collaborative discharge plan and provide proper discharge notifications for Resident #182.
F 0677: Facility failed to ensure Resident #24 received necessary assistance with activities of daily living including fingernail care.
F 0684: Facility failed to ensure timely physician orders and provision of lymphedema leg wraps for Resident #51.
F 0685: Facility failed to arrange timely optometry services for Resident #18 and document referrals for vision care.
F 0688: Facility failed to establish a consistent restorative nursing program and document restorative services for Residents #43, #51, and #66.
F 0689: Facility failed to provide adequate supervision to Resident #65 who smoked independently despite history of self-inflicted burns and fire risk.
F 0759: Medication administration observation error rate was 14.63%, including failure to prime insulin pen and incorrect medication doses.
F 0760: Facility failed to ensure insulin pen was primed prior to administration for Resident #3.
F 0761: Treatment and medication carts were found unlocked and unattended multiple times posing safety risks.
F 0791: Facility failed to provide or obtain dental services timely for Residents #18, #32, and #51.
F 0880: Facility failed to maintain infection control program including improper cleaning of resident rooms, failure to assist residents with hand hygiene before meals, improper cleaning of glucometers, and improper PPE use during wound care.
Report Facts
Medication administration error rate: 14.63 Residents reviewed: 39 Residents affected: 4 Residents affected: 2 Residents affected: 3 Residents affected: 3

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
LPN #2Licensed Practical NurseNamed in medication administration errors including failure to prime insulin pen and improper cleaning of glucometer
DONDirector of NursingInterviewed regarding multiple deficiencies including medication errors, restorative program, infection control, and discharge planning
SSDSocial Services DirectorInterviewed regarding discharge planning, behavioral health referrals, ancillary services, and resident supervision
NHANursing Home AdministratorInterviewed regarding overall facility compliance and follow-up on deficiencies
HK #1HousekeeperObserved and interviewed regarding improper cleaning and infection control practices
HK #2HousekeeperObserved and interviewed regarding improper cleaning and infection control practices
RNASRestorative Program SupervisorInterviewed regarding restorative nursing program deficiencies

Inspection Report

Routine
Deficiencies: 13 Date: Oct 15, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with regulatory requirements including personal funds management, discharge processes, PASRR recommendations, pain management, restorative nursing, medication administration, infection control, and ancillary services.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to manage residents' personal funds accounts accurately, inadequate discharge planning and notification, failure to timely initiate PASRR recommended therapies, incomplete pain medication parameters, inconsistent restorative nursing services, medication administration errors, improper storage of medications and treatment carts, failure to provide timely dental and vision services, inadequate infection control practices, and failure to ensure resident hand hygiene before meals.

Deficiencies (13)
Failed to notify Medicaid residents or their representatives when personal funds accounts exceeded eligibility limits.
Failed to provide appropriate discharge process and notification to Resident #76.
Failed to permit Resident #76 to return to the facility after hospital transfer and failed to reassess status.
Failed to incorporate PASRR Level II recommendations timely for Residents #65 and #43.
Failed to ensure PRN pain medications had physician ordered parameters related to pain severity.
Failed to develop and implement a collaborative discharge plan with Resident #182 and notify representative.
Failed to ensure Resident #24's fingernails were trimmed and clean.
Failed to establish a consistent restorative nursing program for Residents #43, #51, and #66 to prevent decline in ADLs.
Failed to implement a plan of care to address risks posed by Resident #65's smoking habit and history of self-inflicted fire injury.
Medication administration observation error rate was 14.63%, including failure to prime insulin pen and incorrect medication administration.
Failed to ensure treatment and medication carts were locked when unattended.
Failed to ensure dental services were provided timely to Residents #18, #32, and #51.
Failed to maintain an infection control program including proper cleaning of resident rooms, assisting residents with hand hygiene before meals, cleaning glucometers appropriately, and proper use of PPE during wound care.
Report Facts
Medication administration error rate: 14.63 Residents reviewed for personal funds accounts: 39 Residents reviewed for discharge: 39 Residents reviewed for PASRR recommendations: 39 Residents reviewed for pain management: 39 Residents reviewed for restorative nursing: 39 Residents reviewed for medication storage: 3 Residents reviewed for dental services: 39 Residents reviewed for infection control: 39

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
LPN #2Licensed Practical NurseObserved medication administration errors including failure to prime insulin pen and improper cleaning of glucometer.
HK #1HousekeeperObserved failing to follow proper infection control procedures during cleaning of resident rooms.
HK #2HousekeeperObserved failing to follow proper infection control procedures during cleaning of resident rooms.
DONDirector of NursingInterviewed regarding multiple deficiencies including medication administration, restorative nursing, infection control, and ancillary services.
SSDSocial Services DirectorInterviewed regarding deficiencies in discharge planning, ancillary services, and resident safety.
NHANursing Home AdministratorInterviewed regarding overall facility deficiencies and follow-up plans.
RCCRegional Clinical ConsultantInterviewed regarding medication orders, restorative nursing, and ancillary services.
LPN #5Licensed Practical NurseObserved medication administration errors including incorrect dosing of Metamucil.
LPN #3Licensed Practical NurseInterviewed regarding pain medication parameters.
WCNWound Care NurseObserved improper PPE use during wound care.
ADONAssistant Director of NursingObserved improper PPE use during wound care and interviewed regarding resident safety.
HKSHousekeeping SupervisorInterviewed regarding housekeeping training and cleaning procedures.
MDSCMDS CoordinatorInterviewed regarding restorative nursing documentation.
RNASRestorative Program SupervisorInterviewed regarding restorative nursing program compliance.

Inspection Report

Routine
Deficiencies: 12 Date: May 18, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was a routine survey to assess compliance with regulatory requirements for nursing home care.

Findings
The facility was found to have multiple deficiencies including failure to ensure resident participation in care planning, inadequate accommodation of resident needs, unresolved grievances, incomplete care plans, failure to maintain residents' abilities, inconsistent personal care, medication errors, improper medication storage, inadequate infection control practices, and lack of a water management program for Legionella.

Deficiencies (12)
Failed to ensure one resident (#72) had the right to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Failed to reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of residents #21 and #54, including failure to install a transfer pole and provide a suitable call light device.
Failed to make prompt efforts to resolve a grievance for resident #60 regarding missing personal identification documents.
Failed to develop a comprehensive care plan including measurable objectives for residents #29 and #21, including bed height preference and IV antibiotic therapy.
Failed to ensure resident #61 had access to a whiteboard for communication needs.
Failed to provide consistent showers and nail care for residents #2 and #71 according to their preferences and plans of care.
Failed to investigate, determine origin, and monitor a bruise on resident #40's wrist.
Failed to ensure physician orders for supplemental oxygen for residents #83 and #187, and failed to provide correct oxygen flow for resident #24.
Failed to assess, obtain consent, and maintain bed cane safety for resident #51.
Failed to discard prepared medications not administered, maintain medication storage room cleanliness, and discard expired medications.
Failed to maintain an infection control program including proper disinfectant dwell times, cleaning of resident rooms, hand hygiene, and water management for Legionella.
Failed to ensure resident #39 was administered an accurate dose of cholecalciferol (Vitamin D) medication, resulting in daily dosing instead of weekly.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 2 Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 2 Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 2 Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 3 Residents affected: 1 Expired medication: 1 Medication error: 1

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
LPN #1Licensed Practical NurseInterviewed regarding skin assessment and oxygen orders
LPN #3Licensed Practical NurseInterviewed regarding bed cane safety and medication orders
LPN #4Licensed Practical NurseInterviewed regarding medication cart and expired medication
LPN #5Licensed Practical NurseInterviewed regarding shower refusals and medication administration
CNA #1Certified Nurse AideInterviewed regarding bed cane use and safety
CNA #4Certified Nurse AideInterviewed regarding skin discoloration and shower care
CNA #5Certified Nurse AideInterviewed regarding communication with Resident #61
CNA #6Certified Nurse AideInterviewed regarding skin discoloration
CNA #7Certified Nurse AideInterviewed regarding shower and nail care for Resident #71
HSK #1HousekeeperObserved and interviewed regarding cleaning practices
HSKDHousekeeping DirectorInterviewed regarding cleaning practices and training
MTDMaintenance DirectorInterviewed regarding bed cane installation and water management program
DONDirector of NursingInterviewed regarding multiple care and policy issues
NHANursing Home AdministratorProvided policies and interviewed regarding facility practices
MDMedical DirectorInterviewed regarding Vitamin D medication error
PharmacistInterviewed regarding Vitamin D medication order and error
ADONAssistant Director of NursingInterviewed regarding medication disposal and bed cane safety
DTSDirector of Therapy ServicesInterviewed regarding therapy and transfer pole installation
SSDSocial Services DirectorInterviewed regarding grievances and care conferences
ADActivities DirectorInterviewed regarding communication needs of Resident #61
AAActivities AssistantInterviewed regarding communication with Resident #61

Inspection Report

Routine
Deficiencies: 12 Date: May 18, 2023

Visit Reason
Routine inspection of Amberwood Post Acute nursing home to assess compliance with regulatory requirements including resident care, medication management, infection control, and safety.

Findings
The facility had multiple deficiencies including failure to ensure resident participation in care planning, inadequate accommodation of resident needs, failure to resolve grievances promptly, incomplete care plans, communication support deficits, inconsistent assistance with activities of daily living, medication errors, improper medication storage, respiratory care deficiencies, bed rail safety issues, and infection control program failures.

Deficiencies (12)
F 0553: Facility failed to ensure Resident #72 participated in care plan development and implementation, missing care conferences and discharge conference.
F 0558: Facility failed to reasonably accommodate needs of Residents #21 and #54, including failure to install transfer pole and provide appropriate call light device.
F 0585: Facility failed to promptly resolve grievance regarding missing identification documents for Resident #60.
F 0657: Facility failed to develop comprehensive care plans for Residents #29 and #21, omitting bed height preference and IV antibiotic therapy respectively.
F 0676: Facility failed to provide Resident #61 with a whiteboard for communication as required by care plan.
F 0677: Facility failed to provide consistent showers for Residents #2 and #71 and failed to provide regular nail care for Resident #71.
F 0684: Facility failed to investigate and monitor a bruise on Resident #40's wrist and did not provide appropriate treatment.
F 0695: Facility failed to obtain physician orders for supplemental oxygen for Residents #83 and #187 and failed to provide Resident #24 oxygen at correct liter flow.
F 0700: Facility failed to assess Resident #51 for bed cane safety risks, obtain consent, and perform regular maintenance checks.
F 0761: Facility failed to properly store medications, including retaining expired medications and not discarding prepared medications not administered.
F 0760: Facility failed to prevent a significant medication error by administering Resident #39 vitamin D daily instead of weekly as ordered.
F 0880: Facility failed to maintain infection control program including improper disinfectant dwell times, inadequate cleaning of resident rooms, poor hand hygiene, and lack of a water management program for Legionella.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 2 Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 2 Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 2 Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 3 Residents affected: 1 Expired medication: 1 Vitamin D overdose: 50000 Surface disinfectant dwell time: 10 Surface disinfectant dwell time: 5

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
LPN #1Licensed Practical NurseNoticed bruise on Resident #40 and reported to DON
LPN #4Licensed Practical NurseAcknowledged expired medication on cart and unlabeled pill cups
DONDirector of NursingInterviewed regarding multiple deficiencies including medication errors and care plans
MTDMaintenance DirectorInterviewed regarding bed cane installation and Legionella water management
HSK #1HousekeeperObserved failing to follow disinfectant dwell times and proper cleaning procedures
HSKDHousekeeping DirectorInterviewed about housekeeping training and cleaning protocols
PharmacistNoted vitamin D order error and communicated with medical director
Medical DirectorPhysicianConfirmed vitamin D order error and planned correction

Inspection Report

Deficiencies: 1 Date: Apr 3, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to evaluate the facility's compliance with providing appropriate restorative nursing care, specifically to assess whether Resident #1 received active and passive range of motion (ROM) as indicated by the comprehensive care plan.

Findings
The facility failed to provide the appropriate treatment and services to maintain or improve the abilities of Resident #1, who did not receive any documented restorative nursing visits for active or passive range of motion despite care plan requirements. Staff interviews confirmed lack of documentation and restorative care provision, with the facility acknowledging the need for immediate corrective action.

Deficiencies (1)
Failure to provide Resident #1 with active and passive range of motion (ROM) as indicated by the comprehensive care plan.
Report Facts
Restorative nursing program minutes: 0 Restorative nursing program frequency: 3 Restorative nursing program frequency: 3

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Assistant Director of NursingADONProvided facility restorative nursing services policy and interviewed regarding restorative program and documentation for Resident #1.
Director of NursingDONInterviewed regarding Resident #1's restorative care and importance of ROM exercises.
Certified Nurse Aide #1CNAInterviewed about restorative exercise documentation and care provided to Resident #1.
Nursing Home AdministratorNHAInterviewed about restorative program documentation and follow-up with prior facility ownership.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 1 Date: Apr 3, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to investigate a complaint regarding the facility's failure to provide appropriate restorative nursing care, specifically active and passive range of motion (ROM) exercises, to Resident #1 as indicated in the care plan.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation found that Resident #1, with quadriplegia and traumatic brain injury, did not receive the restorative nursing program or exercise services as required. The complaint was substantiated based on interviews, record reviews, and lack of documentation.
Findings
The facility failed to provide Resident #1 with the restorative nursing program including active and passive range of motion exercises as required by the care plan. Documentation showed no restorative nursing visits or exercise minutes for Resident #1 for nearly a year, and staff interviews confirmed lack of restorative care delivery.

Deficiencies (1)
F 0688: The facility failed to provide appropriate care to maintain or improve range of motion (ROM) and mobility for Resident #1 as required by the comprehensive care plan. There was no documentation or evidence that Resident #1 received active or passive ROM exercises during the review period.
Report Facts
Restorative nursing program minutes: 0 Frequency of AROM: 3 Duration of AROM: 15 Duration of PROM: 30

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Assistant Director of NursingAssistant Director of Nursing (ADON)Provided facility restorative nursing policy and was interviewed regarding restorative program documentation and corrective actions.
Director of NursingDirector of Nursing (DON)Interviewed about Resident #1's restorative care and importance of ROM exercises.
Certified Nurse Aide #1Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)Interviewed about restorative exercise documentation and care provided to Resident #1.
Nursing Home AdministratorNursing Home Administrator (NHA)Interviewed about prior facility ownership and restorative program documentation follow-up.

Inspection Report

Routine
Deficiencies: 8 Date: Feb 15, 2022

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with regulatory requirements related to resident care, safety, and facility operations.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to notify resident representatives of significant changes, inadequate assistance with activities of daily living, failure to provide consistent restorative nursing services, inadequate fall prevention and assessment, improper nephrostomy care without physician orders, serving food at improper temperatures and poor palatability, failure to assist residents with hand hygiene, and improper food storage and sanitation in resident unit refrigerators.

Deficiencies (8)
Failure to immediately notify resident representatives of significant changes in condition or hospital transfers for two residents.
Failure to provide timely incontinent care, repositioning, and meal assistance for two residents dependent on staff.
Failure to provide consistent restorative nursing services including splinting and passive range of motion as prescribed for one resident.
Failure to prevent falls and adequately assess injuries and implement interventions after falls for two residents, resulting in actual harm including head injury.
Failure to ensure appropriate nephrostomy care with physician orders and care plans for one resident.
Failure to serve food that is palatable, at proper temperature, and with appropriate utensils; use of styrofoam containers and plastic utensils negatively impacted food quality.
Failure to assist or encourage residents to perform hand hygiene before and after meals in dining and room service settings.
Failure to maintain sanitary conditions in resident unit refrigerators including cleaning, dating, labeling, and discarding expired food items.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 2 Residents affected: 2 Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 2 Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 2

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Licensed practical nurse #4Licensed Practical NurseInterviewed regarding failure to notify family and nephrostomy care
Certified nurse aide #6Certified Nurse AideInterviewed regarding failure to assist with incontinent care, meal assistance, and hand hygiene
Director of Nursing (DON)Director of NursingInterviewed regarding fall assessments and notification failures
Corporate Nurse Consultant (CNC)Corporate Nurse ConsultantProvided facility policies and interviewed regarding restorative services and nephrostomy care
Dietary Manager (DM)Dietary ManagerInterviewed regarding food temperature, use of styrofoam, and unit refrigerator maintenance
Registered Dietitian (RD)Registered DietitianInterviewed regarding food temperature and unit refrigerator maintenance
Director of Therapy (DOT)Director of TherapyInterviewed regarding restorative nursing services and fall prevention

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 7 Date: Feb 15, 2022

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to investigate complaints related to failure to notify resident representatives of significant changes, failure to provide adequate care for activities of daily living, failure to prevent falls, and other care deficiencies.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation focused on failures to notify resident representatives of significant changes, inadequate care for activities of daily living, failure to prevent falls and assess injuries, inadequate restorative nursing services, improper nephrostomy care, and food service issues including temperature and sanitation.
Findings
The facility failed to notify resident representatives of significant changes in condition, failed to provide adequate assistance with activities of daily living including incontinent care and meal positioning, failed to provide consistent restorative nursing services, failed to prevent falls resulting in injury, failed to provide appropriate nephrostomy care, and failed to ensure food was served at proper temperature and under sanitary conditions.

Deficiencies (7)
F580: The facility failed to immediately notify resident representatives of significant changes in condition for two residents, including hospitalization and falls with potential injury.
F677: The facility failed to provide timely incontinent care, repositioning, and meal positioning assistance for two residents dependent on staff for activities of daily living.
F688: The facility failed to provide consistent restorative nursing services including passive range of motion and splinting for a resident with limited mobility and contractures.
F689: The facility failed to prevent falls and adequately assess and intervene after falls for two residents, resulting in actual harm including a subdural hemorrhage.
F690: The facility failed to provide appropriate nephrostomy care with physician orders and care plans for a resident with nephrostomy tubes.
F804: The facility failed to ensure food was palatable, served at proper temperature, and served in appropriate containers, resulting in cold and unappetizing meals.
F812: The facility failed to ensure residents were assisted or encouraged to perform hand hygiene before and after meals and failed to maintain sanitary conditions in resident unit refrigerators.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 2 Residents affected: 2 Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 2 Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 5 Food temperature: 103

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Licensed Practical Nurse #4Licensed Practical NurseInterviewed regarding failure to notify family and nephrostomy care
Certified Nurse Aide #6Certified Nurse AideInterviewed regarding incontinent care and restorative nursing services
Director of NursingDirector of NursingInterviewed regarding fall assessments and notification failures
Dietary ManagerDietary ManagerInterviewed regarding food temperature and unit refrigerator sanitation
Registered DietitianRegistered DietitianInterviewed regarding food temperature and unit refrigerator sanitation
Director of TherapyDirector of TherapyInterviewed regarding restorative nursing services and fall risk

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