CHERRELYN HEALTHCARE CENTER

πŸ“ 5555 S ELATI ST, littleton, CO 80120 πŸ“ž 3037988686 πŸ›οΈ 190 beds

Overall Rating

⭐⭐
2/5

Health Inspection

⭐
1/5

Staffing

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
5/5

Quality Measures

⭐⭐⭐
3/5

Inspection History Overview

113
Total Violations
9 years of data
$396,081
Total Fines
19 penalties
7
Inspections
Since 2014
21
Quality Metrics
Tracked measures

Health Violations by Year

2025 5 violations

Tag 0679 D Jan 30, 2025

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 26, 2025
Tag 0685 D Jan 30, 2025

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 26, 2025
Tag 0693 D Jan 30, 2025

Ensure 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.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 26, 2025
Tag 0849 D Jan 30, 2025

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 26, 2025
Tag 0880 E Jan 30, 2025

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

βœ“ Corrected: Feb 26, 2025

2023 11 violations

Tag 0550 E Aug 16, 2023

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 4, 2023
Tag 0577 C Aug 16, 2023

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 27, 2023
Tag 0583 D Aug 16, 2023

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 27, 2023
Tag 0689 E Aug 16, 2023

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 27, 2023
Tag 0690 D Aug 16, 2023

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 27, 2023
Tag 0695 D Aug 16, 2023

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 27, 2023
Tag 0740 D Aug 16, 2023

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 4, 2023
Tag 0761 E Aug 16, 2023

Ensure 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.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 11, 2023
Tag 0805 E Aug 16, 2023

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

βœ“ Corrected: Oct 4, 2023
Tag 0812 F Aug 16, 2023

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

βœ“ Corrected: Sep 27, 2023
Tag 0584 E Feb 13, 2023

Honor 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.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 15, 2023

2022 35 violations

Tag 0578 D Jun 15, 2022

Honor 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.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 15, 2022
Tag 0585 D Jun 15, 2022

Honor 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.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 15, 2022
Tag 0600 G Jun 15, 2022

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 15, 2022
Tag 0609 D Jun 15, 2022

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 15, 2022
Tag 0677 G Jun 15, 2022

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 15, 2022
Tag 0684 G Jun 15, 2022

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 15, 2022
Tag 0686 G Jun 15, 2022

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 15, 2022
Tag 0689 G Jun 15, 2022

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 15, 2022
Tag 0690 D Jun 15, 2022

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 15, 2022
Tag 0695 E Jun 15, 2022

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 15, 2022
Tag 0697 G Jun 15, 2022

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 15, 2022
Tag 0725 H Jun 15, 2022

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 15, 2022
Tag 0726 F Jun 15, 2022

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 15, 2022
Tag 0744 E Jun 15, 2022

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 15, 2022
Tag 0760 E Jun 15, 2022

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 15, 2022
Tag 0835 F Jun 15, 2022

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 15, 2022
Tag 0849 D Jun 15, 2022

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 15, 2022
Tag 0867 F Jun 15, 2022

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 15, 2022
Tag 0880 E Jun 15, 2022

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 15, 2022
Tag 0885 F Jun 15, 2022

Report COVID19 data to residents and families.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 15, 2022

2021 22 violations

Tag 0880 E Oct 28, 2021

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 24, 2021
Tag 0552 D May 6, 2021

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 1, 2021
Tag 0578 E May 6, 2021

Honor 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.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 1, 2021
Tag 0600 D May 6, 2021

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 1, 2021
Tag 0609 F May 6, 2021

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 1, 2021
Tag 0610 F May 6, 2021

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 1, 2021
Tag 0676 D May 6, 2021

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 1, 2021
Tag 0679 E May 6, 2021

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 1, 2021
Tag 0684 E May 6, 2021

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 1, 2021
Tag 0688 D May 6, 2021

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 1, 2021
Tag 0689 G May 6, 2021

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 1, 2021
Tag 0693 D May 6, 2021

Ensure 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.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 1, 2021
Tag 0695 E May 6, 2021

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 1, 2021
Tag 0758 D May 6, 2021

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.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 1, 2021
Tag 0761 E May 6, 2021

Ensure 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.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 1, 2021
Tag 0803 E May 6, 2021

Ensure 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.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 1, 2021
Tag 0812 F May 6, 2021

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 1, 2021
Tag 0814 F May 6, 2021

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 1, 2021
Tag 0865 F May 6, 2021

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

βœ“ Corrected: Jun 1, 2021
Tag 0880 E May 6, 2021

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

βœ“ Corrected: May 7, 2021

2020 1 violations

Tag 0880 E Apr 30, 2020

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

βœ“ Corrected: May 20, 2020

2019 5 violations

Tag 0600 D Dec 19, 2019

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

βœ“ Corrected: Jan 15, 2020
Tag 0585 D Jun 3, 2019

Honor 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.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 9, 2019
Tag 0625 D Jun 3, 2019

Notify 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.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 9, 2019
Tag 0636 D Jun 3, 2019

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 9, 2019
Tag 0812 F Jun 3, 2019

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

βœ“ Corrected: Jul 9, 2019

2018 21 violations

Tag 0550 E Feb 15, 2018

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 28, 2018
Tag 0554 D Feb 15, 2018

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 28, 2018
Tag 0561 F Feb 15, 2018

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 19, 2018
Tag 0567 D Feb 15, 2018

Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 28, 2018
Tag 0578 E Feb 15, 2018

Honor 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.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 28, 2018
Tag 0583 D Feb 15, 2018

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 28, 2018
Tag 0620 D Feb 15, 2018

Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 28, 2018
Tag 0622 D Feb 15, 2018

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 28, 2018
Tag 0635 D Feb 15, 2018

Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 28, 2018
Tag 0658 D Feb 15, 2018

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 28, 2018
Tag 0686 D Feb 15, 2018

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 28, 2018
Tag 0690 D Feb 15, 2018

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 28, 2018
Tag 0694 D Feb 15, 2018

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 28, 2018
Tag 0695 D Feb 15, 2018

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 28, 2018
Tag 0698 D Feb 15, 2018

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 28, 2018
Tag 0711 D Feb 15, 2018

Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 28, 2018
Tag 0756 D Feb 15, 2018

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 28, 2018
Tag 0761 F Feb 15, 2018

Ensure 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.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 28, 2018
Tag 0839 D Feb 15, 2018

Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.

βœ“ Corrected: Apr 20, 2018
Tag 0880 E Feb 15, 2018

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

βœ“ Corrected: Mar 28, 2018

2017 3 violations

Tag 0242 D Nov 21, 2017

Ensure residents have the right to have a choice over activities, their schedules, and health care according to their interests, assessments, and plans of care.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 15, 2017
Tag 0309 D Nov 21, 2017

Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident .

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 15, 2017
Tag 0441 L Nov 21, 2017

Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.

βœ“ Corrected: Dec 15, 2017

2016 10 violations

Tag 0157 D Sep 29, 2016

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 3, 2016
Tag 0253 E Sep 29, 2016

Provide housekeeping and maintenance services.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 3, 2016
Tag 0254 E Sep 29, 2016

Provide clean bed and bath linens that are in good condition.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 3, 2016
Tag 0281 D Sep 29, 2016

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 3, 2016
Tag 0312 D Sep 29, 2016

Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 3, 2016
Tag 0323 D Sep 29, 2016

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 3, 2016
Tag 0334 D Sep 29, 2016

Develop policies and procedures for influenza and pneumococcal immunizations.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 3, 2016
Tag 0353 E Sep 29, 2016

Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 3, 2016
Tag 0371 E Sep 29, 2016

Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 3, 2016
Tag 0441 E Sep 29, 2016

Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.

βœ“ Corrected: Nov 3, 2016

Detailed Inspection Reports

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Fines and Penalties by Year

2022 7 penalties totaling $194,845

$116,357
Fine
June 15, 2022
$33,348
Fine
March 28, 2022
$3,976
Fine
January 24, 2022
$31,320
Fine
January 20, 2022
$3,646
Fine
January 17, 2022
$3,250
Fine
January 10, 2022
$2,948
Fine
January 3, 2022
Average: $27,835 | Range: $2,948 - $116,357

2021 9 penalties totaling $59,291

$2,620
Fine
December 27, 2021
$2,275
Fine
December 6, 2021
$1,965
Fine
November 29, 2021
$1,625
Fine
November 22, 2021
$1,300
Fine
November 15, 2021
$9,750
Fine
October 28, 2021
$983
Fine
August 16, 2021
$650
Fine
June 21, 2021
$38,123
Fine
May 6, 2021
Average: $6,588 | Range: $650 - $38,123

2018 2 penalties totaling $75,572

$75,572
Fine
February 15, 2018
$0
Payment Denial
February 15, 2018
Average: $37,786 | Range: $0 - $75,572

2017 1 penalties totaling $66,373

$66,373
Fine
November 21, 2017
Average: $66,373 | Range: $66,373 - $66,373

Fire Safety Deficiencies

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February 13, 2023
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June 15, 2022
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March 28, 2022
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January 20, 2022
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October 28, 2021
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May 6, 2021
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Ownership Information

For profit - Corporation
Independent (Not part of a chain)
065203
065203
3037988686
Arapahoe

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