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SOUTH VALLEY POST ACUTE REHABILITATION Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (DENVER, Colorado)

4450 E JEWELL AVE, DENVER, Colorado 80222

Phone: 3037577438

CMS Overall:5/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
106
Avg Residents/Day
99.4
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Denver
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall5/5
Health4/5
Staffing2/5
Quality5/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityColorado AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.420.81-0.39
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.123.69-0.57
CMS Staffing Rating2/53.1/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover48.4%47%-

Health Citation History

11 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-01-29Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesHave a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-29Quality 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
2026-01-29Pharmacy 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
2026-01-29Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-29Resident Rights DeficienciesAllow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-29Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-29Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-16Resident 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-13Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-09-08Resident Rights DeficienciesAllow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-09-08Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

23 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-01-29Construction DeficienciesMeet other general requirements.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-29Egress DeficienciesAdd doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-29Egress DeficienciesHave properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-29Smoke 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
2026-01-29Smoke DeficienciesHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-29Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-29Smoke DeficienciesProperly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-29Services DeficienciesHave properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-29Services DeficienciesEnsure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-29Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-13Services DeficienciesHave properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-13Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-13Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-09-08Smoke DeficienciesHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-09-08Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-09-08Smoke DeficienciesEnsure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-09-08Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-09-08Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-09-08Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave proper medical gas storage and administration areas.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-09-08Smoke DeficienciesProvide properly protected cooking facilities.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-09-08Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-09-08Services DeficienciesHave properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-09-08Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.E – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
0
Total Penalties

No penalty records found.

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