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Facility profile · CCN 056362

Mesa Verde Post Acute Care Center

68 federal citations on record , and 1 federal enforcement actions totaling $4,558.

Record summary

Federal record · Q1 2026
68
Total citations
46
Last 3 years
0
Actual harm+
1
Federal penalties
$4,558
Total fines
4
Overall ★ rating

Most common violation categories here

Most common F-tags at this facility

Citation history

68 on record
SurveyF-TagViolationSeveritySource
Sep 22, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DStandard
Sep 22, 2025F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.BStandard
Sep 22, 2025F838Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.BStandard
Sep 22, 2025F813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.DStandard
Sep 22, 2025F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard
Sep 22, 2025F803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.EStandard
Sep 22, 2025F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DStandard
Sep 22, 2025F700Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.DStandard
Sep 22, 2025F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.DStandard
Sep 22, 2025F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DStandard
Sep 22, 2025F693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.DStandard
Sep 22, 2025F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.DStandard
Sep 22, 2025F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DStandard
Sep 22, 2025F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.BStandard
Sep 22, 2025F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard
Sep 22, 2025F605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.DStandard
Sep 22, 2025F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.BStandard
Sep 22, 2025F578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.BStandard
Aug 29, 2025F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
Jul 16, 2025F627Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.DComplaint
May 1, 2025F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.DComplaint
Feb 19, 2025F624Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.DComplaint
Feb 19, 2025F622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.DComplaint
Nov 27, 2024F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.BComplaint
Nov 27, 2024F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.BComplaint
Jun 6, 2024F909Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.DStandard
Jun 6, 2024F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.DStandard
Jun 6, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DStandard
Jun 6, 2024F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DStandard
Jun 6, 2024F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.DStandard
Jun 6, 2024F813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.DStandard
Jun 6, 2024F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.DStandard
Jun 6, 2024F803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.DStandard
Jun 6, 2024F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.DStandard
Jun 6, 2024F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.DStandard
Jun 6, 2024F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DStandard
Jun 6, 2024F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.DStandard
Jun 6, 2024F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DStandard
Jun 6, 2024F693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.BStandard
Jun 6, 2024F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DStandard
Jun 6, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DStandard
Jun 6, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard
Jun 6, 2024F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard
Jun 6, 2024F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.DStandard
Jun 6, 2024F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.DStandard
Mar 12, 2024F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DComplaint
Mar 1, 2022F909Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.DStandard
Mar 1, 2022F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.DStandard
Mar 1, 2022F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.FStandard
Mar 1, 2022F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DStandard
Mar 1, 2022F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FStandard
Mar 1, 2022F810Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.DStandard
Mar 1, 2022F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.DStandard
Mar 1, 2022F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.DStandard
Mar 1, 2022F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.DStandard
Mar 1, 2022F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.DStandard
Mar 1, 2022F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DStandard
Mar 1, 2022F740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.DStandard
Mar 1, 2022F700Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.DStandard
Mar 1, 2022F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.DStandard
Mar 1, 2022F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DStandard
Mar 1, 2022F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DStandard
Mar 1, 2022F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard
Mar 1, 2022F661Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.DStandard
Mar 1, 2022F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.DStandard
Mar 1, 2022F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.DStandard
Mar 1, 2022F578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.DStandard
Mar 1, 2022F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DStandard

Federal enforcement history

Federal regulators have imposed 1 enforcement actions against this facility, including 1 civil money penalties totaling $4,558 .

DateTypeFinePayment denial
Jan 22, 2024Fine$4,558
About this record A citation is a finding by a state survey team working under federal contract. It is not a court judgment. The description above is drawn verbatim from federal public datasets. Facilities have the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.

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