COTTONWOOD CARE CENTER

The information listed below provides an in-depth look into the type and quality of care offered at Cottonwood Care Center. 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

COTTONWOOD CARE CENTER
2311 EAST BRIDGE STREET
BRIGHTON, CO 80601
(303) 659-2253

Nursing Home Ratings

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

Percent of Beds Occupied

92%

Number of Residents and Certified Beds

  • Residents: 108
  • Certified Beds: 117

This Facility Accepts

  • Medicare
  • Medicaid

Operational Details

  • Operated By For Profit - Corporation
  • Offers Only Resident Counseling
  • This Facility is 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 December 2010. During this period, the most common type of service provided was "Medium 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 Cottonwood Care Center. 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

High Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation 325 Minutes Per Week Minimum
  • At least one rehabilitation discipline five days/week
ADL Index Range: 0-532.3%
Total Percent:32.3%
 

Medium Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation 150 Minutes Per Week Minimum
  • Five days any combination of three rehabilitation disciplines
ADL Index Range: 6-1016.1%
ADL Index Range: 0-533.9%
Total Percent:50.0%
 

Low Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation 45 Minutes Per Week Minimum
  • Three days any combination of three rehabilitation disciplines
  • Two services of restorative nursing six days per week
ADL Index Range: 0-1011.8%
Total Percent:11.8%
 

Behavioral Symptoms and Cognitive Performance

  • Cognitive impairment BIMS score less than or equal to 9
  • CPS great than or equal to 3
  • Hallucinations or delusions
  • Physical or verbal behavioral symptoms toward others
  • Other behavioral symptoms
  • Rejection of care or wandering
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADL) score of 5 or less
ADL Index Range: 0-1
- Less restorative nursing
5.9%
Total Percent:5.9%
 

Rating Details For Cottonwood Care Center

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) Hours44 Minutes46 Minutes
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) Hours22 Minutes32 Minutes
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Hours1 Hour and 30 Minutes1 Hour and 45 Minutes
Total Licensed Nurse Hours1 Hour and 6 Minutes1 Hour and 18 Minutes
Total Nurse Hours2 Hours and 36 Minutes3 Hours and 3 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 Vaccination80%87%

Long-Term Stay Deficiencies

Percent of Low-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores-3%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Had a Urinary Tract Infection5%9%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Have Moderate to Severe Pain2%4%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Are More Depressed or Anxious9%16%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Have/Had a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder4%7%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Spend Most of Their Time in Bed or in a Chair2%3%
Percent of Low-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowels or Bladder18%48%
Percent of High-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores8%9%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Whose Ability to Move About in and Around Their Room Got Worse6%11%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Whose Need for Help with Daily Activities Has Increased7%15%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained1%4%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight5%8%

Short-Term Stay Preventive Actions

Percent of Short-Stay Residents Given Influenza Vaccination During the Flu Season63%81%

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 02/25/2010.

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: 12/12/2007
  • Correction Date: 01/28/2008

Environmental

Provide Needed Housekeeping and Maintenance.
  • Inspection Date: 12/12/2007
  • Correction Date: 01/28/2008
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents.
  • Inspection Date: 12/12/2007
  • Correction Date: 01/28/2008
Provide Needed Housekeeping and Maintenance.
  • Inspection Date: 01/29/2009
  • Correction Date: 03/04/2009
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents.
  • Inspection Date: 02/25/2010
  • Correction Date: 03/31/2010
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Safe, Easy to Use, Clean and Comfortable.
  • Inspection Date: 02/25/2010
  • Correction Date: 03/31/2010

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: 12/12/2007
  • Correction Date: 01/28/2008
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: 01/29/2009
  • Correction Date: 03/04/2009
Protect Each Resident from All Abuse, Physical Punishment, and Being Separated from Others.
  • Inspection Date: 02/25/2010
  • Correction Date: 03/31/2010

Nutrition and Dietary

Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way.
  • Inspection Date: 12/12/2007
  • Correction Date: 01/28/2008
Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way.
  • Inspection Date: 01/29/2009
  • Correction Date: 03/04/2009
Make Sure That Residents Are Well Nourished.
  • Inspection Date: 02/25/2010
  • Correction Date: 03/31/2010
Offer Other Nutritional Food to Each Resident Who Will Not Eat the Food Served.
  • Inspection Date: 02/25/2010
  • Correction Date: 03/31/2010
Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way.
  • Inspection Date: 02/25/2010
  • Correction Date: 03/31/2010

Pharmacy Service

Have Drugs and Other Similar Products Available, Which Are Needed Every Day and in Emergencies, and Give Them out Properly.
  • Inspection Date: 12/12/2007
  • Correction Date: 01/28/2008
Have Drugs and Other Similar Products Available, Which Are Needed Every Day and in Emergencies, and Give Them out Properly.
  • Inspection Date: 02/25/2010
  • Correction Date: 03/31/2010

Quality Care

Provide Activities to Meet the Needs of Each Resident.
  • Inspection Date: 12/12/2007
  • Correction Date: 01/28/2008
Provide Social Services for Related Medical Problems to Help Each Resident Achieve the Highest Possible Quality of Life.
  • Inspection Date: 12/12/2007
  • Correction Date: 01/28/2008
Give Professional Services That Meet a Professional Standard of Quality.
  • Inspection Date: 12/12/2007
  • Correction Date: 01/28/2008
Provide Activities to Meet the Needs of Each Resident.
  • Inspection Date: 02/25/2010
  • Correction Date: 03/31/2010
Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible.
  • Inspection Date: 02/25/2010
  • Correction Date: 03/31/2010
Make Sure That Each Resident's Nutritional Needs Were Met.
  • Inspection Date: 02/25/2010
  • Correction Date: 03/31/2010
Give or Get Dental Care for Each Resident.
  • Inspection Date: 02/25/2010
  • Correction Date: 03/31/2010

Resident Assessment

Make Sure All Assessments Are Accurate, Coordinated by an Rn, Done by the Right Professional, and Are Signed by the Person Completing Them.
  • Inspection Date: 12/12/2007
  • Correction Date: 01/28/2008
1) Develop a Complete Care Plan Within 7 Days of Each Resident's Admission; 2) Prepare a Care Plan with the Care Team, Including the Primary Nurse, Doctor, Resident or Resident's Family or Representative; or 3) Check and Update the Care Plan.
  • Inspection Date: 12/12/2007
  • Correction Date: 01/28/2008
Develop a Complete Care Plan That Meets All of a Resident's Needs, with Timetables and Actions That Can Be Measured.
  • Inspection Date: 01/29/2009
  • Correction Date: 03/04/2009

Resident Rights

Properly Hold, Secure and Manage Each Resident's Personal Money Which is Deposited with the Nursing Home.
  • Inspection Date: 12/12/2007
  • Correction Date: 01/28/2008
Provide Services to Meet the Needs and Preferences of Each Resident.
  • Inspection Date: 12/12/2007
  • Correction Date: 01/28/2008
Properly Hold, Secure and Manage Each Resident's Personal Money Which is Deposited with the Nursing Home.
  • Inspection Date: 02/25/2010
  • Correction Date: 03/31/2010
Provide Care in a Way That Keeps or Builds Each Resident's Dignity and Self Respect.
  • Inspection Date: 02/25/2010
  • Correction Date: 03/31/2010

Deficiencies from Complaints and Incidents

The table below lists incident reports by the nursing staff or administration for Cottonwood Care Center, as well as complaints by residents or their family in the previous three years.

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
Formal ComplaintsDegree of HarmResidents Affected

Environmental

Provide Needed Housekeeping and Maintenance.
  • Complaint Filed: 02/25/2010
  • Correction Date: 03/31/2010
Make Sure There is a Program to Prevent/Deal with Mice, Insects, or Other Pests.
  • Complaint Filed: 02/25/2010
  • Correction Date: 03/31/2010

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.
  • Complaint Filed: 02/25/2010
  • Correction Date: 03/31/2010

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 Cottonwood Care Center 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 03/25/2010.

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

Portable Fire Extinguishers.
  • Inspection Date: 01/09/2008
  • Correction Date: 02/18/2008
Automatic Sprinkler Systems That Have Been Maintained in Working Order.
  • Inspection Date: 02/13/2009
  • Correction Date: 03/09/2009
Portable Fire Extinguishers.
  • Inspection Date: 02/13/2009
  • Correction Date: 02/26/2009
An Approved Automatic Sprinkler System Connected to the Fire Alarm System.
  • Inspection Date: 03/25/2010
  • Correction Date: 05/14/2010
Automatic Sprinkler Systems That Have Been Maintained in Working Order.
  • Inspection Date: 03/25/2010
  • Correction Date: 05/14/2010

Building Service Equipment

Heating and Ventilation Systems That Have Been Properly Installed According to the Manufacturer's Instructions.
  • Inspection Date: 01/09/2008
  • Correction Date: 02/18/2008

Corridor Walls and Doors

Signs That State That Exit Doors Are to Be Kept Closed.
  • Inspection Date: 01/09/2008
  • Correction Date: 02/18/2008
Corridors That Are Separated from Common Areas by Walls Constructed to Limit the Passage of Smoke.
  • Inspection Date: 02/13/2009
  • Correction Date: 03/25/2009
Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke.
  • Inspection Date: 02/13/2009
  • Correction Date: 03/10/2009
Corridors That Are Separated from Common Areas by Walls Constructed to Limit the Passage of Smoke.
  • Inspection Date: 03/25/2010
  • Correction Date: 05/14/2010

Electrical

Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment.
  • Inspection Date: 01/09/2008
  • Correction Date: 02/18/2008
Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment.
  • Inspection Date: 02/13/2009
  • Correction Date: 03/12/2009
Weekly Inspections and Monthly Testing of Generators.
  • Inspection Date: 03/25/2010
  • Correction Date: 05/14/2010

Emergency Plans and Fire Drills

Record of Quarterly Fire Drills for Each Shift Under Varying Conditions.
  • Inspection Date: 03/25/2010
  • Correction Date: 05/14/2010

Exits and Egress

Resident Room Doors of Proper Design and Width.
  • Inspection Date: 02/13/2009
  • Correction Date: 03/02/2009

Furnishings and Decorations

Exits That Are Free from Obstructions and Can Be Used at All Times.
  • Inspection Date: 01/09/2008
  • Correction Date: 02/18/2008
Restrictions on the Use of Flammable Curtains.
  • Inspection Date: 02/13/2009
  • Correction Date: 03/02/2009
Exits That Are Free from Obstructions and Can Be Used at All Times.
  • Inspection Date: 03/25/2010
  • Correction Date: 05/14/2010

Hazardous Area

Construction That Can Resist Fire for One Hour or an Approved Fire Extinguishing System.
  • Inspection Date: 01/09/2008
  • Correction Date: 02/18/2008
Construction That Can Resist Fire for One Hour or an Approved Fire Extinguishing System.
  • Inspection Date: 03/25/2010
  • Correction Date: 05/14/2010

Illumination and Emergency Power

Emergency Lighting That Can Last at Least 1 1/2 Hours.
  • Inspection Date: 01/09/2008
  • Correction Date: 02/18/2008

Smoke Compartmentation and Control

Walls or Barriers That Prevent Smoke from Passing Through and Would Resist Fire for at Least One Hour.
  • Inspection Date: 01/09/2008
  • Correction Date: 02/18/2008

Smoking Regulations

Posted "No-Smoking" Signs in Areas Where Smoking is Not Permitted or Did Not Provide Ashtrays Where Smoking Was Allowed.
  • Inspection Date: 01/09/2008
  • Correction Date: 02/18/2008
Source: Medicare Nursing Home Compare; Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment - Retrieved 2011