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Complaint Investigation

Uptown Rehabilitation Center

February 27, 2025 · Albuquerque, NM · 7900 Constitution Avenue Ne
Citations 1
CMS Rating 2/5
Beds 134
Provider ID 325042
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Inspection Summary

Uptown Rehabilitation Center in Albuquerque, NM — inspection on February 27, 2025.

Found 1 citation. 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

FF697
morning. The visitor stated she heard a staff Few they were. She said the staff member went on for about 30 seconds to a minute. The visitor stated the staff affected

F-F697.

A.

Record review of R #1's face sheet revealed she was admitted on [DATE] and discharged on [DATE], with the following diagnoses:

- Quadriplegia (paralysis of all four limbs),

- Traumatic brain injury (TBI is the result from a violent blow or jolt to the head or body),

- Neurogenic bladder (the lack of bladder control due to brain, spinal cord, or nerve problems),

- Cognitive communication deficit (consequence of brain injuries that affects a person's ability to communicate effectively),

- Cervical subluxation (partial misalignment or displacement of the vertebrae in the neck),

- Traumatic nondisplaced spondylolisthesis of cervical vertebra (a condition in which one vertebra in the spine slips forward on another due to an injury),

- Fusion of spine (surgery to connect two or more bones in any part of the spine),

- Deep dehiscence of wound (when a surgical incision reopens),

- Infection of the intervertebral disc (a serious spinal infection that can cause severe pain.)

- This is not all inclusive list.

B.

Record review of R #1's Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS; a screening for cognitive impairment) revealed a score of 15, cognitively intact.

Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided.

For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation.

LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER TITLE (X6) DATE REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE

325042

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 325042 B.

Wing 02/27/2025

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

Uptown Rehabilitation Center 7900 Constitution Avenue NE Albuquerque, NM 87110

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 Albuquerque, NM, (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 Uptown Rehabilitation Center or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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