Inspection Reports for
Mt St Francis Nursing Center

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Deficiencies (last 3 years)

Deficiencies (over 3 years) 15.3 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory findings recorded during state inspections.

194% worse than Colorado average
Colorado average: 5.2 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

36 27 18 9 0
2019
2023
2025

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 5 Date: Mar 6, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to a complaint investigation regarding allegations of sexual abuse by one resident against another and concerns about appropriate discharge procedures and staff performance.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation substantiated sexual abuse of Resident #16 by Resident #58 based on staff and resident interviews and observations. The facility also failed to follow proper discharge procedures for Resident #58 and had deficiencies in staff training and infection control.
Findings
The facility substantiated sexual abuse of Resident #16 by Resident #58 and identified failures in protecting residents from abuse, updating care plans, and implementing appropriate safety measures. The facility also failed to initiate an appropriate discharge for Resident #58 and did not provide regular in-service education for CNAs based on annual performance reviews. Additionally, medication storage practices were deficient, and infection control practices, including PPE use and wound care, were inadequate.

Deficiencies (5)
Failed to protect Resident #16 from sexual abuse by Resident #58 and failed to implement adequate interventions and monitoring after the incident.
Failed to initiate an appropriate facility-initiated discharge for Resident #58, including lack of physician documentation and assessment.
Failed to complete regular in-service education for CNAs based on the outcome of annual performance reviews for CNA #8, CNA #9, and CNA #10.
Failed to ensure medications were labeled with the date they were opened and failed to remove expired or discontinued medications from medication carts and storage refrigerators.
Failed to maintain an infection control program by not ensuring staff wore appropriate PPE for Resident #20 on enhanced barrier precautions, not following proper infection control and hand hygiene practices during wound care.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed for abuse: 46 Residents reviewed for discharge: 32 Certified nurse aides reviewed: 3 Medication storage carts observed: 3 Residents affected by deficiencies: Few

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
RN #1Registered NurseWitnessed sexual abuse incident and involved in investigation
UMUnit ManagerInterviewed residents involved in sexual abuse incident and provided education
CNA #2Certified Nurse AideWitnessed sexual abuse incident and provided statements
CNA #6Certified Nurse AideReported history of sexually inappropriate behavior by Resident #58
CNA #7Certified Nurse AideReported sexually inappropriate comments by Resident #58
SW #1Social WorkerSocial services assessment and abuse coordinator
SW #2Social WorkerProvided education to Resident #58 on behavior
RN #3Registered NurseInterviewed about Resident #58's behaviors and documentation
DONDirector of NursingInterviewed about sexual abuse incident, discharge, and infection control
VPCSVice President of Clinical ServicesInterviewed about facility policies and deficiencies
DQSDirector of Quality and SafetyProvided discharge communications and interviewed about CNA education
LPN #2Licensed Practical NurseObserved and interviewed regarding wound care and PPE use
CNCharge NurseObserved and interviewed regarding wound care and PPE use
WCPWound Care PhysicianInterviewed about wound care practices and infection control
RPHCRegistered Pharmacist ConsultantInterviewed about medication storage and expiration
DONDirector of NursingInterviewed about medication storage and infection control
IPInfection PreventionistProvided statement about PPE signage and cart replacement

Inspection Report

Routine
Deficiencies: 5 Date: Nov 30, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to evaluate the facility's infection prevention and control program, including compliance with COVID-19 related precautions and policies.

Findings
The facility failed to maintain an effective infection prevention and control program on one of three floors, including improper use of PPE in COVID-19 positive rooms, failure to offer hand hygiene to residents before meals, inadequate disinfection of shared equipment, and inaccurate isolation precautions with resident doors left open. Additionally, the facility lacked a qualified infection control preventionist with completed specialized training.

Deficiencies (5)
F0880: The facility failed to ensure proper PPE use in COVID-19 positive rooms, including staff not donning required eye protection and not changing masks upon exiting rooms.
F0880: Residents were not provided an opportunity to participate in hand hygiene before meals, and meal trays lacked hand wipes or sanitizer.
F0880: Shared equipment such as a vacuum was not disinfected between uses in COVID-19 positive rooms.
F0880: Isolation precautions were inaccurate, with missing signage outside rooms and COVID-19 positive resident doors left open contrary to policy.
F0882: The facility failed to employ a qualified infection control preventionist with completed specialized training, impacting all residents.
Report Facts
Modules completed for infection control certificate: 7 Date of survey completion: Nov 30, 2023

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Director of NursingDirector of Nursing (DON)Interviewed regarding PPE use, hand hygiene, and infection control certificate progress
Nursing Home AdministratorNursing Home Administrator (NHA)Interviewed regarding facility policies, infection control program, and signage responsibilities
Vice President of Ambulatory ServicesVice President of Ambulatory Services (VPAS)Interviewed regarding lack of infection control preventionist and corporate support
Unit Nurse ManagerUnit Nurse Manager (UNM)Interviewed regarding placement of isolation signage and door closure practices

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 104 Deficiencies: 5 Date: Aug 17, 2023

Visit Reason
The investigation was conducted due to allegations of resident-to-resident abuse involving multiple residents, specifically focusing on Resident #92's aggressive behaviors toward other residents.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was triggered by allegations of abuse involving Resident #92 physically assaulting multiple residents (#2, #4, #7, #27, and #43) over a two-month period. The facility failed to prevent these incidents until a 24-hour one-to-one sitter was implemented.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure five residents were kept free from abuse by Resident #92, who exhibited aggressive behaviors and wandered into other residents' rooms. The facility implemented a 24-hour one-to-one sitter after multiple altercations. Additional deficiencies included failure to provide showers per resident preference, inadequate communication assistance for a resident with language barriers, improper respiratory care for a resident using CPAP, and failure to provide appropriate dementia care for Resident #92.

Deficiencies (5)
Failed to protect residents from abuse by Resident #92, resulting in multiple resident-to-resident altercations.
Failed to provide Resident #86 with showers according to her preference of twice weekly, only receiving 56% of showers.
Failed to provide Resident #45 with adequate communication assistance despite language barriers and preferred language of Tagalog.
Failed to ensure proper physician orders, care planning, cleaning, sanitizing, and staff training for Resident #158's CPAP machine.
Failed to provide appropriate dementia care for Resident #92, including comprehensive assessment and person-centered interventions to prevent altercations and abuse.
Report Facts
Residents affected by abuse: 5 Sample residents reviewed: 48 Resident census: 104 Resident showers received: 9 Resident showers scheduled: 16 Resident #92 altercations: 5 BIMS scores: 9 BIMS scores: 5 BIMS scores: 15 BIMS scores: 6 BIMS scores: 13 BIMS scores: 9 BIMS scores: 15

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Certified Nurse Aide #1Certified Nurse AideInterviewed regarding Resident #92's aggressive behaviors and interventions.
Registered Nurse #1Registered NurseInterviewed regarding Resident #92's aggressive behaviors and CPAP care for Resident #158.
Director of Health Information ManagementDirector of Health Information ManagementProvided facility policies and interviewed regarding Resident #92's care and abuse investigations.
Medical DirectorMedical DirectorInterviewed regarding Resident #92's aggressive behavior and medication management.
Nursing Home AdministratorNursing Home AdministratorInterviewed regarding Resident #92's room changes, sitter implementation, and overall facility response.
Certified Nurse Aide #8Certified Nurse AideInterviewed regarding shower scheduling and staffing issues.
Director of NursesDirector of NursesInterviewed regarding shower scheduling and staffing.
Registered Nurse #3Registered NurseInterviewed regarding communication barriers with Resident #45.
Certified Nurse Aide #7Certified Nurse AideInterviewed regarding communication barriers and use of translation services for Resident #45.
Certified Nurse Aide #8Certified Nurse AideInterviewed regarding communication with Resident #45.
Minimum Data Set CoordinatorMDS CoordinatorInterviewed regarding Resident #45's language and MDS documentation.
Social Services DirectorSocial Services DirectorInterviewed regarding language needs and interpreter use for Resident #45.

Inspection Report

Routine
Census: 104 Deficiencies: 10 Date: Aug 17, 2023

Visit Reason
Routine inspection of Mount St Francis Nursing Center to assess compliance with regulatory requirements including resident rights, abuse prevention, activities of daily living, respiratory care, dementia care, food service, infection control, and staff competencies.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to honor resident rights to receive visitors, failure to prevent resident-to-resident abuse, inadequate activities of daily living support, improper respiratory care and CPAP management, insufficient dementia care interventions, poor food palatability and failure to accommodate resident food preferences, improper food handling and sanitation practices, and inadequate infection control practices including housekeeping and hand hygiene.

Deficiencies (10)
Failed to honor resident's right to receive visitors of their choosing at the time of their choosing.
Failed to protect residents from abuse by another resident, including multiple resident-to-resident altercations.
Failed to provide appropriate treatment and services to maintain or improve residents' ability to perform activities of daily living, including showering preferences and communication needs.
Failed to provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident requiring CPAP, including lack of physician orders, improper cleaning and storage, and lack of staff training.
Failed to ensure nursing staff were competent in CPAP care, cleaning, sanitizing, and storage.
Failed to provide appropriate treatment and services to a resident with dementia to prevent resident-to-resident altercations and address behavioral issues.
Failed to consistently serve food that was palatable, attractive, and at appropriate temperatures.
Failed to provide food that accommodated resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences.
Failed to store, prepare, distribute, and serve food in a sanitary manner, including improper holding temperatures, moisture between stacked pans, and inadequate sanitation of utensils and food coolers.
Failed to maintain an infection control program ensuring proper cleaning and disinfection of resident rooms and high-touch surfaces, and failed to ensure staff performed hand hygiene between resident care.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 5 Residents affected: 2 Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 4 Residents affected: 2 Resident census: 104 Shower compliance: 56 Temperature: 111.3 Temperature: 119 Temperature: 107

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Certified Nurse Aide #1CNAReported resident #92's aggressive behavior and training meeting participation
Registered Nurse #1RNInterviewed about resident #92's behavior and CPAP care
Director of Health Information ManagementDHIMProvided facility policies and interviewed about resident #92 and CPAP care
Nursing Home AdministratorNHAInterviewed about resident #92's behavior, CPAP care, and food service issues
Certified Nurse Aide #8CNAInterviewed about shower scheduling and communication with resident #45
Nutrition Services SupervisorNSSInterviewed about food service complaints and food handling
Culinary SupervisorCSInterviewed about food palatability and food committee
Housekeeper #1HSKPObserved cleaning practices and interviewed about cleaning procedures
Director of HousekeepingDOHInterviewed about housekeeping policies and training needs
Infection PreventionistIPInterviewed about infection control and hand hygiene
Certified Nurse Aide #4CNAInterviewed about hand hygiene practices during meal assistance
Licensed Practical Nurse #1LPNInterviewed about hand hygiene and meal assistance

Inspection Report

Routine
Deficiencies: 10 Date: Aug 17, 2023

Visit Reason
Routine inspection of Mount St Francis Nursing Center to assess compliance with regulatory requirements including resident rights, abuse prevention, activities of daily living, respiratory care, dementia care, food service, infection control, and staff competencies.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to honor resident visitation rights, prevent resident-to-resident abuse, provide appropriate activities of daily living support, maintain respiratory care standards for CPAP use, deliver adequate dementia care, serve palatable and properly prepared food, accommodate resident dietary preferences, maintain sanitary food service practices, and implement effective infection prevention and control practices including hand hygiene and environmental cleaning.

Deficiencies (10)
F0563: The facility failed to ensure Resident #36 was able to receive visitors of her choice at the time of her choosing.
F0600: The facility failed to protect five residents from abuse by Resident #92, who had multiple resident-to-resident altercations.
F0676: The facility failed to provide two residents with appropriate treatment and services to maintain activities of daily living, including shower preferences and communication assistance.
F0695: The facility failed to ensure Resident #158's CPAP care was consistent with professional standards, including lack of physician orders, improper cleaning and storage, and inadequate staff training.
F0726: The facility failed to provide training to nursing staff on cleaning, sanitizing, and storage of CPAP machines.
F0744: The facility failed to provide appropriate dementia care for Resident #92, including failure to prevent resident-to-resident altercations and address behavioral issues.
F0804: The facility failed to consistently serve food that was palatable, attractive, and at appropriate temperatures.
F0806: The facility failed to provide food that accommodated resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences for four residents.
F0812: The facility failed to store, prepare, distribute, and serve food in a sanitary manner, including improper holding temperatures, moisture between stacked pans, and inadequate sanitation of utensils and food coolers.
F0880: The facility failed to maintain an infection control program, including inadequate cleaning and disinfecting of resident rooms and high-touch surfaces, failure to follow disinfectant contact times, and failure to perform hand hygiene between resident care.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 5 Residents affected: 2 Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 6 Residents affected: 4 Temperature: 111.3 Temperature: 119 Temperature: 107 Temperature: 119 Temperature: 127 Temperature: 107 BIMS score: 15 BIMS score: 15 BIMS score: 13 BIMS score: 9 BIMS score: 5 BIMS score: 15 BIMS score: 6 Facility census: 104 Residents with dementia: 59 Shower compliance: 56

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 4 Date: Aug 17, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to complaints regarding abuse and neglect, failure to provide appropriate treatment and services for activities of daily living, respiratory care, and dementia care at Mount St Francis Nursing Center.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation found substantiated abuse involving resident-to-resident altercations caused by Resident #92. The facility failed to prevent abuse and failed to provide appropriate care and supervision to prevent further incidents.
Findings
The facility failed to protect residents from abuse, failed to provide showers according to resident preferences, failed to provide adequate communication assistance, failed to properly maintain and care for a resident's CPAP machine, and failed to provide appropriate dementia care to prevent resident-to-resident altercations.

Deficiencies (4)
F0600: The facility failed to protect five residents from abuse by another resident, resulting in multiple resident-to-resident altercations and injuries.
F0676: The facility failed to provide showers according to resident preferences and failed to provide effective communication assistance for a resident with limited English proficiency.
F0695: The facility failed to ensure proper physician orders, care planning, cleaning, storage, and staff training for a resident's CPAP machine.
F0744: The facility failed to provide appropriate dementia care for a resident, resulting in repeated resident-to-resident altercations and failure to prevent abuse.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed for abuse: 6 Residents affected by abuse: 5 Residents in sample: 48 Resident census with dementia: 59 Facility census: 104 Resident showers received: 9 Resident showers preferred: 16

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Certified Nurse Aide #1Certified Nurse AideInterviewed regarding resident abuse and CPAP care.
Registered Nurse #1Registered NurseInterviewed regarding resident abuse and CPAP care.
Director of Health Information ManagementDirector of Health Information ManagementProvided facility policies and interviewed regarding abuse and dementia care.
Medical DirectorMedical DirectorInterviewed regarding resident #92's aggressive behavior and medication.
Nursing Home AdministratorNursing Home AdministratorInterviewed regarding resident #92's care, abuse incidents, and CPAP care.
Registered Nurse #3Registered NurseInterviewed regarding communication issues with Resident #45.
Certified Nurse Aide #7Certified Nurse AideInterviewed regarding communication issues with Resident #45.
Certified Nurse Aide #8Certified Nurse AideInterviewed regarding shower scheduling and communication issues.
Minimum Data Set CoordinatorMDS CoordinatorInterviewed regarding Resident #45's language and assessment.
Social Services DirectorSocial Services DirectorInterviewed regarding language assistance for Resident #45.

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Deficiencies: 7 Date: Aug 15, 2019

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with regulatory requirements related to resident care plans, medication administration, use of mechanical lifts, wander alarm bracelet assessments, physical therapy and restorative nursing programs.

Findings
The facility failed to ensure comprehensive and resident-centered care plans for multiple residents, did not follow physician orders for medication administration, failed to timely obtain physical therapy evaluations, did not reassess wander alarm bracelet use appropriately, and failed to implement restorative nursing programs as recommended by physical therapy for several residents.

Deficiencies (7)
Care plans did not include mechanical lift use for Resident #9 during transfers.
Care plans failed to document Resident #28's preferred time to get up in the morning.
Care plans failed to document level and type of incontinence care and appropriate mechanical lift use for Resident #38.
Failure to follow physician's orders to check blood pressure prior to administering Lisinopril to Resident #9.
Failure to timely obtain physical therapy evaluation for Resident #15 as recommended by medical provider.
Failure to reassess use of wander alarm bracelet for Resident #74 according to facility policy.
Failure to implement restorative nursing program as recommended by physical therapy for Residents #9, #8, and #65.
Report Facts
Residents sampled: 32 Residents affected: 4 Residents affected: 3 Residents affected: 3 Physical therapy walking distance: 220 Blood pressure documented: 114 Blood pressure documented: 65

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Director of NursingDirector of Nursing (DON)Acknowledged care plan deficiencies and medication administration issues
Director of RehabilitationDirector of Rehabilitation (DOR)Provided information on physical therapy and restorative nursing referrals
Clinical Nurse ManagerClinical Nurse Manager (CNM)Interviewed regarding care plan and medication administration issues
Nursing Home AdministratorNursing Home Administrator (NHA)Interviewed regarding wander alarm bracelet assessments and facility policies
Restorative Nursing CoordinatorRestorative Nursing Coordinator (RNC)Interviewed regarding restorative nursing program implementation
Registered Nurse #7Registered Nurse (RN)Interviewed regarding medication administration and blood pressure documentation
Certified Nurse Aide #2Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)Interviewed regarding use of mechanical lift for Resident #9

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