Inspection Reports for
Life Care Center of Greeley

The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to consistently assess and document blood pressure prior to medication administration, failure to prevent development and timely treatment of a Stage 3 pressure ulcer, failure to prevent a resident fall from a mechanical lift resulting in injury, and failure to follow proper infection control procedures during medication administration and wound care.

The facility failed to consistently assess and document blood pressure prior to medication administration, delayed wound care interventions leading to a Stage 3 pressure ulcer, failed to prevent a resident fall from a mechanical lift resulting in injury, and did not follow proper infection control procedures during medication administration and wound care.

The complaint investigation found that Resident #51 was left unattended on the toilet for approximately 70 minutes on 1/12/23. The facility suspended two CNAs involved, conducted audits, and provided staff education. The neglect allegation was not substantiated as the investigation failed to prove intent of neglect.

The facility failed to ensure Resident #51 was not left unattended on the toilet for 70 minutes, constituting neglect. The facility conducted an investigation, suspended involved staff, audited other residents, and implemented corrective actions including staff education and new care plans. The neglect allegation was not substantiated as intent was not proven.

The complaint investigation was triggered by an incident where Resident #51 was left unattended on the toilet for approximately 70 minutes. The facility's investigation did not substantiate neglect as intent was not proven. The resident showed no physical injury and was assessed as emotionally distressed at the time. Staff involved were suspended and corrective actions were implemented.

The facility failed to ensure Resident #51 was not left unattended on the toilet for 70 minutes. The investigation found no physical injury or substantiated neglect, but identified miscommunication between staff and inconsistent use of call light by the resident. The facility implemented corrective actions including staff suspension, education, audits, and a plan of correction to prevent recurrence.

The complaint investigation focused on multiple unwitnessed falls involving Resident #27 and other residents, with concerns about inadequate supervision, failure to implement fall prevention interventions, and delayed medical follow-up. The investigation confirmed actual harm with several falls resulting in injuries and fractures.

The investigation found that Resident #27 experienced multiple falls with injuries, including fractures, and the facility failed to implement effective fall prevention interventions and timely therapy evaluations. Resident #42 also had multiple falls with insufficient staff education on frequent checks. Resident #39 had a history of falls and was at high risk, with documented falls during the survey period. Overall, the facility did not consistently follow care plans or document interventions adequately to prevent falls.

The investigation focused on complaints regarding multiple falls of Resident #27 and Resident #42, including failure to implement fall prevention interventions, inadequate supervision, and lack of documentation of frequent checks. The complaints were substantiated with findings of actual harm.

The facility failed to implement appropriate fall prevention interventions for residents with cognitive impairments and high fall risk, resulting in multiple unwitnessed falls with injuries. Care plans were not consistently updated to reflect actual falls or effective interventions, and frequent checks were not documented or adequately performed.