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Complaint Investigation

Colorow Care Center

May 7, 2025 · Olathe, CO · 885 S Hwy 50 Business Loop
Citations 2
CMS Rating 3/5
Beds 82
Provider ID 065354
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Inspection Summary

COLOROW CARE CENTER in OLATHE, CO — inspection on May 7, 2025.

Found 2 citations. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

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Inspection Findings

FF600
Minimal harm or NHA said the documented 2/4/25 bruises and the old bruises identified on 2/18/25 were not investigated. Few 2/4/25 and 2/18/25 bruising. The NHA said she would look at the resident's skin to determine if the resident affected

F-F600: failure to protect residents from abuse.

-The 2/18/25 nursing note did not document what kind of injuries were on her arms and where the injuries were on her arms.

-The note did not identify how Resident #3 sustained the old bruising to her arms or when the bruising occurred.

-The review of the resident's EMR did not identify what the old bruising was from or when it occurred.

C.

Staff interviews

The NHA and the director of nursing (DON) were interviewed together on 5/7/25 at 4:03 p.m.

The NHA said Resident #3's injuries to her arms on 2/18/25 were identified after she was involved in a resident-to-resident altercation on 2/17/25.

The NHA and the DON said they did not know what the old bruising was from, when it occurred or if there was old bruising actually present, even though it was documented on a 2/18/25 nursing note.

The NHA and the DON said they were not aware of the bruising/discoloration documented in the 2/4/25 weekly nursing documentation.

The DON said the last known bruising on the resident's arms prior to 2/4/25 was in December 2024 when Resident #3 was combative with care.

The NHA said she reviewed Resident #3's EMR.

The NHA said the 2/4/25 bruising/discoloration to the resident's forearms and the old bruising to the resident's arms, identified on 2/18/25, were not documented anywhere else.

The NHA said the staff should go back into Resident #3's EMR to create a risk management report or document when the bruising was first observed.

065354

Form Approved OMB

STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A.

Building 065354 B.

Wing 05/07/2025

NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

Colorow Health Care LLC 885 S Hwy 50 Business Loop Olathe, CO 81425

According to the 2/18/25 note, Resident #3 remained in the common area so staff could monitor her safety.

The note indicated Resident #3 continued to be on 15-minute checks to observe and monitor Resident #3's whereabouts and safety.

C. Resident #1 (assailant)

1.

Record review

The 2/17/25 nursing progress note, documented Resident #1 walked to the dining room after the resident-to-resident altercation.

According to the note, Resident #1 was very anxious and restless during the shift.

The note indicated Resident #1 would be monitored of her whereabouts and continue on 15-minute checks.

The 2/21/25 interdisciplinary team (IDT) risk management review note documented Resident #1's physical aggression on 2/17/25 was related to her constipation, anxiety and possible pain.

According to the note her medications were reviewed.

Her bowel medication was discontinued and she was placed on a new bowel medication.

Staff were educated to utilize Resident #1's PRN morphine. Resident #1 was newer to the facility and staff were still learning her behavior triggers. Resident #1 had excessive anxiety which hospice was trying to manage, she had a difficult time communicating and at times would use a white board to communicate.

IV.

Incident of physical abuse of Resident #1 by Resident #4 on 2/28/25

A.

Facility investigation

The facility investigation was provided by the NHA on 5/6/25 at approximately 11:30 a.m.

The investigation documented there was a physical abuse altercation that was witnessed between Resident #1 and Resident #4 on 2/28/25.

The investigation report included three interviews from staff witnesses and notification of the incident to the appropriate parties.

The investigation report documented that neither resident involved in the altercation and no resident witnesses were able to be interviewed due to significant memory impairments. Resident #1, Resident #4, and three other resident witnesses were placed on observation for physical or behavioral changes for 72 hours after the altercation occurred.

065354

Form Approved OMB

STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A.

Building 065354 B.

Wing 05/07/2025

NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

Colorow Health Care LLC 885 S Hwy 50 Business Loop Olathe, CO 81425

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in OLATHE, CO, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from COLOROW CARE CENTER or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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