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WASHINGTON COUNTY NURSING HOME Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (AKRON, Colorado)

599 W GREENHOUSE DR, AKRON, Colorado 80720

Phone: 9703452211

CMS Overall:5/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
40
Avg Residents/Day
39.1
Ownership
Government - County
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Washington
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall5/5
Health4/5
Staffing5/5
Quality2/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityColorado AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.600.81-0.22
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day4.253.69+0.55
CMS Staffing Rating5/53.1/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover38.5%47%-

Health Citation History

14 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-09-01Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G – Actual Harm
2026-09-01Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-09-01Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-09-01Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-09-01Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide or obtain dental services for each resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-09-01Resident Rights DeficienciesThe resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2026-02-10Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-10Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-25Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-25Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-25Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-25Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-05-17Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.G – Actual Harm
2023-05-17Pharmacy Service DeficienciesImplement 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

7 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-09-01Smoke DeficienciesHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-09-01Smoke DeficienciesFollow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-09-01Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-25Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-25Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-05-17Egress DeficienciesHave properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-05-17Smoke DeficienciesEnsure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.F – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$24,668
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
1
Number of Fines
1
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2024-09-25Fine$24,668-

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