Washington County Nursing Home
599 W Greenhouse Dr · Akron, CO · 80720 · 9703452211
40 certified beds Government - County
Why this verdict
- 5 citations involved actual harm to residents.
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Red flags
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.00 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.73 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.79 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 39% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $24,668 |
Inspection citations (20 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 10, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 10, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 6, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected October 18, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 25, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 18, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2024
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected October 18, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 23, 2024 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G May 17, 2023
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected June 16, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 17, 2023
Implement 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.
Corrected June 16, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Actual harm · G November 21, 2019
Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.
Corrected December 23, 2019 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G November 21, 2019
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 24, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G November 21, 2019
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected December 31, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G November 21, 2019
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected December 24, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2019
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected December 23, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2019
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected December 16, 2019 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2019
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 16, 2019 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2019
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 23, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 21, 2019
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected December 23, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2019
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
Corrected December 23, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 21, 2019
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected December 23, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2019
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Corrected December 23, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| September 25, 2024 | Fine | $24,668 |
Better-scoring options nearby
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 065309 · certified since April 1, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.