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ADARA LIVING Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (BROOMFIELD, Colorado)

12975 SHERIDAN BLVD, BROOMFIELD, Colorado 80020

Phone: 3037855800

CMS Overall:2/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
210
Avg Residents/Day
181.7
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Broomfield
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
Yes

CMS Star Ratings

Overall2/5
Health1/5
Staffing3/5
Quality5/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityColorado AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.570.81-0.25
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.613.69-0.09
CMS Staffing Rating3/53.1/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover61.9%47%-

Health Citation History

39 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-12-08Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.G – Actual Harm
2025-12-08Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-23Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-16Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-16Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-16Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesHave a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-16Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesGive their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-16Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-16Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-16Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-16Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-16Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesTry 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-16Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-16Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-08Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.J – Immediate Jeopardy
2023-08-08Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.H – Actual Harm
2023-08-08Administration DeficienciesSet up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.H – Actual Harm
2023-08-08Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-08Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-08Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-08Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-08Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-08Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-08Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesObserve each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-08Pharmacy 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-08Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-08Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-08Resident Rights DeficienciesThe resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-08Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-08Resident Rights DeficienciesNotify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-08Resident Rights DeficienciesPermit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-08Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-08Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide activities to meet all resident's needs.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-08Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-08Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-08Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-08Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-08Infection Control DeficienciesImplement a program that monitors antibiotic use.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-05-19Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

39 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-01-16Egress DeficienciesInstall emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-16Egress DeficienciesHave properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-16Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-16Smoke DeficienciesProvide properly protected cooking facilities.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-16Smoke DeficienciesHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-16Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-16Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-16Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-16Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-16Services DeficienciesHave properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-16Services DeficienciesInstall properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-16Smoke DeficienciesProperly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-16Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure medical gas and vacuum systems have documented maintenance programs.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-12Smoke DeficienciesConstruct fire resistant interior walls.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-12Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-12Services DeficienciesEnsure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-12Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesMeet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-12Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-12Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave proper medical gas storage and administration areas.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-08Egress DeficienciesInstall emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-08Smoke DeficienciesHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-08Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-08Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-08Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-08Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-08Smoke DeficienciesEnsure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-08Services DeficienciesInstall properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-08Smoke DeficienciesProvide properly protected cooking facilities.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-05-19Smoke DeficienciesHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-05-19Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-05-19Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-05-19Services DeficienciesEnsure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-05-19Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-05-19Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesMeet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-05-19Egress DeficienciesInstall emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-05-19Smoke DeficienciesProvide properly protected cooking facilities.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-05-19Smoke DeficienciesEnsure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-05-19Services DeficienciesHave properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-05-19Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$10,358
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
1
Number of Fines
1
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2025-10-08Fine$10,358-

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