ROWAN COMMUNITY, INC

The information listed below provides an in-depth look into the type and quality of care offered at Rowan Community, Inc. It is important to note that when evaluating if a nursing home is right for you or a loved one, ratings should not be taken as the sole deciding factor, but as one of many aspects to be considered.

Address

ROWAN COMMUNITY, INC
4601 EAST ASBURY CIRCLE
DENVER, CO 80222
(303) 757-1228

Nursing Home Ratings

Health Inspections
Quality Measures
Nursing Staff
R.N. Staff Only
Overall Rating

Percent of Beds Occupied

98%

Number of Residents and Certified Beds

  • Residents: 65
  • Certified Beds: 66

This Facility Accepts

  • Medicare
  • Medicaid

Operational Details

  • Operated By For Profit - Corporation
  • Offers Only Resident Counseling
  • This Facility is Not Part of a Chain or Franchise

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Resident Services

The information below lists services this facility has provided for residents from October through October 2010. During this period, the most common type of service provided was "Ultra-High Rehabilitation". To get a better idea of the types of services that are commonly performed, compare the "Percent of Service Days" column below. These services are based on submitted claims to Medicare and do not provide a complete overview of all the services provided by Rowan Community, Inc. For more information read our guide on how nursing facilities are reimbursed, types of services, and ADL index scores.

Resident ServicesResident ConditionsPercent of Service Days

Ultra-High Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation 720 Minutes Per Week Minimum
  • At least one rehabilitation discipline five days/week
  • A second rehabilitation discipline three days/week
ADL Index Range: 11-16100.0%
Total Percent:100.0%
 

Rating Details For Rowan Community, Inc

Nursing Staff -

The nursing staff is the most important part of what determines the quality of care and comfort of a resident in a nursing home. Government regulations set expectations on time spent with each resident based on the services being provided. The breakdown below lists the nursing types (RN, LPN, LVN, CNA) and a comparison of the reported and expected hours per resident per day.

Nursing Hours Per Resident Per DayReportedExpected
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours49 Minutes58 Minutes
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) Hours26 Minutes40 Minutes
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Hours2 Hours and 30 Minutes2 Hours and 16 Minutes
Total Licensed Nurse Hours1 Hour and 15 Minutes1 Hour and 39 Minutes
Total Nurse Hours3 Hours and 44 Minutes3 Hours and 55 Minutes

Quality of Care -

Medicare determines quality of care ratings for nursing facilities by surveying several "quality measures", which are broken down into long-term and short-term stay residents, as well as if the action is preventive or if there is a deficiency in the quality of care. State averages for Colorado are also provided for comparison purposes. Note: Figures below are averaged over the past nine months.

This FacilityColorado Average

Long-Term Stay Preventive Actions

Percent of Long-Stay Residents Given Influenza Vaccination During the Flu Season90-100%88%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Were Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination90-100%87%

Long-Term Stay Deficiencies

Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight4%8%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Spend Most of Their Time in Bed or in a Chair5%3%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Had a Urinary Tract Infection5%9%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Whose Ability to Move About in and Around Their Room Got Worse8%11%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Have Moderate to Severe Pain2%4%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Are More Depressed or Anxious10%16%
Percent of High-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores11%9%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Whose Need for Help with Daily Activities Has Increased12%15%
Percent of Low-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowels or Bladder32%48%
Percent of Low-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores-3%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained1%4%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Have/Had a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder6%7%

Short-Term Stay Preventive Actions

Percent of Short-Stay Residents Given Influenza Vaccination During the Flu Season90%81%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Were Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination90-100%79%

Short-Term Stay Deficiencies

Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Have Delirium-3%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores9%9%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Had Moderate to Severe Pain33%23%

Health Inspection Details -

All Medicare and/or Medicaid certified nursing home must undergo health inspections on average once a year, but may be more frequent if the facility is peforming poorly. These inspections cover most aspects of life in a nursing home, and are broken down into deficiencies types, which including: Pharmacy Service, Administration, Resident Rights, Nutrition and Dietary, Resident Assessment, Environmental, and Mistreatment. Below are the list of deficiencies found by inspectors in the past few years along with the degree of harm and how many residents may have been affected. Note: The most recent health survey was on 07/28/2010.

Degree of Harm

  • - Potential for Minimal Harm
  • - Minimal Harm or Potential for Harm
  • - Resident Harmed
  • - Immediate Jeopardy to Resident Health

Residents Affected

  • - Isolated
  • - Some Residents
  • - Many Residents
Deficiencies Found By InspectorsDegree of HarmResidents Affected

Administration

Keep Accurate and Appropriate Medical Records.
  • Inspection Date: 10/21/2009
  • Correction Date: 11/19/2009
Have a Detailed, Written Plan for Disasters and Emergencies.
  • Inspection Date: 10/21/2009
  • Correction Date: 11/19/2009
Train All Employees on What to Do in an Emergency.
  • Inspection Date: 10/21/2009
  • Correction Date: 11/19/2009
Keep Accurate and Appropriate Medical Records.
  • Inspection Date: 07/28/2010
  • Correction Date: 08/27/2010

Environmental

Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents.
  • Inspection Date: 10/21/2009
  • Correction Date: 11/19/2009
Provide Needed Housekeeping and Maintenance.
  • Inspection Date: 07/28/2010
  • Correction Date: 08/27/2010
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents.
  • Inspection Date: 07/28/2010
  • Correction Date: 08/27/2010

Mistreatment

1) Hire Only People Who Have No Legal History of Abusing, Neglecting or Mistreating Residents; or 2) Report and Investigate Any Acts or Reports of Abuse, Neglect or Mistreatment of Residents.
  • Inspection Date: 11/25/2008
  • Correction Date: 12/26/2008

Nutrition and Dietary

Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way.
  • Inspection Date: 07/28/2010
  • Correction Date: 08/27/2010

Pharmacy Service

1) Make Sure That Residents Who Take Drugs Are Not Given Too Many Doses or for Too Long; 2) Make Sure That the Use of Drugs is Carefully Watched; or 3) Stop or Change Drugs That Cause Unwanted Effects.
  • Inspection Date: 11/25/2008
  • Correction Date: 12/26/2008
Make Sure That Residents Are Safe from Serious Medication Errors.
  • Inspection Date: 10/21/2009
  • Correction Date: 11/19/2009
Properly Mark Drugs and Other Similar Products.
  • Inspection Date: 07/28/2010
  • Correction Date: 08/27/2010

Quality Care

Give Professional Services That Meet a Professional Standard of Quality.
  • Inspection Date: 11/25/2008
  • Correction Date: 12/26/2008
Make Sure That Each Resident Who Enters the Nursing Home Without a Catheter is Not Given a Catheter, Unless It is Necessary.
  • Inspection Date: 11/25/2008
  • Correction Date: 12/26/2008
Provide Social Services for Related Medical Problems to Help Each Resident Achieve the Highest Possible Quality of Life.
  • Inspection Date: 10/21/2009
  • Correction Date: 11/19/2009
Give Professional Services That Meet a Professional Standard of Quality.
  • Inspection Date: 10/21/2009
  • Correction Date: 11/19/2009
Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible.
  • Inspection Date: 10/21/2009
  • Correction Date: 11/19/2009
Give Professional Services That Meet a Professional Standard of Quality.
  • Inspection Date: 07/28/2010
  • Correction Date: 08/27/2010
Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible.
  • Inspection Date: 07/28/2010
  • Correction Date: 08/27/2010
Make Sure That Each Resident's Nutritional Needs Were Met.
  • Inspection Date: 07/28/2010
  • Correction Date: 08/27/2010

Resident Assessment

Develop a Complete Care Plan That Meets All of a Resident's Needs, with Timetables and Actions That Can Be Measured.
  • Inspection Date: 11/25/2008
  • Correction Date: 12/26/2008

Resident Rights

Properly Hold, Secure and Manage Each Resident's Personal Money Which is Deposited with the Nursing Home.
  • Inspection Date: 11/25/2008
  • Correction Date: 12/26/2008
Keep Each Resident's Personal and Medical Records Private and Confidential.
  • Inspection Date: 11/25/2008
  • Correction Date: 12/26/2008
Let Residents Give Themselves Their Drugs if They Are Able.
  • Inspection Date: 10/21/2009
  • Correction Date: 11/19/2009
Provide Care in a Way That Keeps or Builds Each Resident's Dignity and Self Respect.
  • Inspection Date: 07/28/2010
  • Correction Date: 08/27/2010
Make Sure Each Resident Has the Right to Choose Activities, Schedules and Health Care According to His or Her Interests, Assessment, and Plan of Care.
  • Inspection Date: 07/28/2010
  • Correction Date: 08/27/2010

Fire Safety

Nursing homes certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid are required to have fire safety inspections to meet Life Safety Code (LSC) standards. Below is a list of deficiencies that Rowan Community, Inc had in recent fire safety inspections. This information can be used to see if all standards were met, the degree of harm, the number of residents affected, and the date when deficiencies were corrected. Note: The most recent fire safety survey was on 08/18/2010.

Degree of Harm

  • - Potential for Minimal Harm
  • - Minimal Harm or Potential for Harm
  • - Resident Harmed
  • - Immediate Jeopardy to Resident Health

Residents Affected

  • - Isolated
  • - Some Residents
  • - Many Residents
Deficiencies Found By InspectorsDegree of HarmResidents Affected

Automatic Sprinkler Systems

Automatic Sprinkler Systems That Have Been Maintained in Working Order.
  • Inspection Date: 12/19/2008
  • Correction Date: 12/19/2008
Automatic Sprinkler Systems That Have Been Maintained in Working Order.
  • Inspection Date: 11/12/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/01/2009

Building Construction

Approved Construction Type or Materials.
  • Inspection Date: 12/19/2008
  • Correction Date: 01/21/2009

Building Service Equipment

Properly Constructed Linen or Trash Chutes.
  • Inspection Date: 11/12/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/01/2009

Corridor Walls and Doors

Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke.
  • Inspection Date: 12/19/2008
  • Correction Date: 01/21/2009
Corridors That Are Separated from Common Areas by Walls Constructed to Limit the Passage of Smoke.
  • Inspection Date: 08/18/2010
  • Correction Date: 09/09/2010

Electrical

Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment.
  • Inspection Date: 12/19/2008
  • Correction Date: 12/19/2008
Weekly Inspections and Monthly Testing of Generators.
  • Inspection Date: 11/12/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/01/2009
A Separate and Independent Backup Electrical Power Source.
  • Inspection Date: 11/12/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/01/2009
Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment.
  • Inspection Date: 11/12/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/01/2009
Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment.
  • Inspection Date: 08/18/2010
  • Correction Date: 09/09/2010

Emergency Plans and Fire Drills

Record of Quarterly Fire Drills for Each Shift Under Varying Conditions.
  • Inspection Date: 11/12/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/01/2009

Exits and Egress

Exits That Are Accessible at All Times.
  • Inspection Date: 08/18/2010
  • Correction Date: 09/09/2010

Fire Alarm Systems

An Approved Back-Up Procedure for a Faulty Fire Alarm System.
  • Inspection Date: 11/12/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/01/2009
An Approved Installation, Maintenance and Testing Program for Fire Alarm Systems.
  • Inspection Date: 08/18/2010
  • Correction Date: 09/09/2010

Furnishings and Decorations

Restrictions on the Use of Highly Flammable Materials.
  • Inspection Date: 11/12/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/01/2009
Exits That Are Free from Obstructions and Can Be Used at All Times.
  • Inspection Date: 08/18/2010
  • Correction Date: 09/09/2010

Hazardous Area

Construction That Can Resist Fire for One Hour or an Approved Fire Extinguishing System.
  • Inspection Date: 12/19/2008
  • Correction Date: 12/29/2008
Construction That Can Resist Fire for One Hour or an Approved Fire Extinguishing System.
  • Inspection Date: 11/12/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/01/2009
Construction That Can Resist Fire for One Hour or an Approved Fire Extinguishing System.
  • Inspection Date: 08/18/2010
  • Correction Date: 09/09/2010

Illumination and Emergency Power

Properly Located and Lighted "Exit" Signs.
  • Inspection Date: 08/18/2010
  • Correction Date: 09/09/2010

Medical Gases and Anesthetizing Areas

Proper Fire Barriers, Ventilation and Signs for the Transport of Oxygen.
  • Inspection Date: 11/12/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/01/2009

Smoke Compartmentation and Control

Walls or Barriers That Prevent Smoke from Passing Through and Would Resist Fire for at Least One Hour.
  • Inspection Date: 08/18/2010
  • Correction Date: 09/09/2010

Smoking Regulations

Posted "No-Smoking" Signs in Areas Where Smoking is Not Permitted or Did Not Provide Ashtrays Where Smoking Was Allowed.
  • Inspection Date: 11/12/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/01/2009
Source: Medicare Nursing Home Compare; Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment - Retrieved 2011