SUMMIT REHABILITATION AND CARE COMMUNITY

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

SUMMIT REHABILITATION AND CARE COMMUNITY
500 GENEVA STREET
AURORA, CO 80010
(303) 364-9311

Nursing Home Ratings

Health Inspections
Quality Measures
Nursing Staff
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Overall Rating

Percent of Beds Occupied

64%

Number of Residents and Certified Beds

  • Residents: 85
  • Certified Beds: 132

This Facility Accepts

  • Medicare
  • Medicaid

Operational Details

  • Operated By For Profit - Limited Liability Company
  • Offers Both Resident and Family Counseling Services
  • This Facility is Part of a Chain or Franchise

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Nearby Cities:

Denver | Commerce City | Englewood

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 "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 Summit Rehabilitation and Care Community. 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 Plus Extensive Services

Rehabilitation 720 Minutes Per Week Minimum
  • At least one rehabilitation discipline five days/week
  • A second rehabilitation discipline three days/week
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Ventilator or respirator
  • Isolation for active infectious disease while a resident
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADL) score of 2 or more
ADL Index Range: 11-162.3%
Total Percent:2.3%
 

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: 11-167.1%
ADL Index Range: 6-107.6%
ADL Index Range: 0-532.1%
Total Percent:46.8%
 

Very High Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation 500 Minutes Per Week Minimum
  • At least one rehabilitation discipline five days/week
ADL Index Range: 11-1610.9%
ADL Index Range: 0-521.6%
Total Percent:32.6%
 

High Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation 325 Minutes Per Week Minimum
  • At least one rehabilitation discipline five days/week
ADL Index Range: 11-162.5%
ADL Index Range: 0-51.3%
Total Percent:3.8%
 

Medium Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation 150 Minutes Per Week Minimum
  • Five days any combination of three rehabilitation disciplines
ADL Index Range: 11-166.6%
ADL Index Range: 6-101.0%
ADL Index Range: 0-51.3%
Total Percent:8.9%
 

Clinically Complex

  • Pneumonia, hemiplegia with ADL score >=5
  • Surgical wounds or open lesions with treatment
  • Burns
  • Chemotherapy while a resident
  • Oxygen therapy while a resident
  • IV medications or transfusions while a resident
  • Extensive Services, Special Care High or Special Care Low qualifier and ADL score of 0 or 1
ADL Index Range: 0-1
- No Signs of depression
5.6%
Total Percent:5.6%
 

Rating Details For Summit Rehabilitation and Care Community

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 Minutes1 Hour and 2 Minutes
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) Hours55 Minutes39 Minutes
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Hours2 Hours and 44 Minutes2 Hours and 19 Minutes
Total Licensed Nurse Hours1 Hour and 39 Minutes1 Hour and 41 Minutes
Total Nurse Hours4 Hours and 23 Minutes4 Hours

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 Who Were Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination40%87%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Given Influenza Vaccination During the Flu Season86%88%

Long-Term Stay Deficiencies

Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Have/Had a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder1%7%
Percent of High-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores7%9%
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 Are More Depressed or Anxious20%16%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Whose Ability to Move About in and Around Their Room Got Worse8%11%
Percent of Low-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowels or Bladder53%48%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight4%8%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Had a Urinary Tract Infection6%9%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Have Moderate to Severe Pain-4%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Whose Need for Help with Daily Activities Has Increased14%15%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Spend Most of Their Time in Bed or in a Chair-3%

Short-Term Stay Preventive Actions

Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Were Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination45%79%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Given Influenza Vaccination During the Flu Season48%81%

Short-Term Stay Deficiencies

Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Have Delirium-3%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Had Moderate to Severe Pain7%23%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores10%9%

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 11/18/2010.

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

Administration

Train All Employees on What to Do in an Emergency.
  • Inspection Date: 11/05/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/07/2009
Keep Accurate and Appropriate Medical Records.
  • Inspection Date: 05/13/2010
  • Correction Date: 06/15/2010

Environmental

Provide Needed Housekeeping and Maintenance.
  • Inspection Date: 11/05/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/07/2009
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents.
  • Inspection Date: 11/05/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/07/2009
Make Sure That a Working Call System is Available in Each Resident's Room or Bathroom and Bathing Area.
  • Inspection Date: 11/05/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/07/2009
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Safe, Easy to Use, Clean and Comfortable.
  • Inspection Date: 11/05/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/07/2009
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents.
  • Inspection Date: 05/13/2010
  • Correction Date: 06/15/2010

Mistreatment

Keep Each Resident Free from Physical Restraints, Unless Needed for Medical Treatment.
  • Inspection Date: 11/05/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/07/2009
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: 05/13/2010
  • Correction Date: 06/15/2010

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: 05/13/2010
  • Correction Date: 06/15/2010
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: 11/18/2010
  • Correction Date: 12/23/2010

Quality Care

Give Professional Services That Meet a Professional Standard of Quality.
  • Inspection Date: 11/05/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/07/2009
Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible.
  • Inspection Date: 11/05/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/07/2009
Make Sure That Each Resident Who Enters the Nursing Home Without a Catheter is Not Given a Catheter, Unless It is Necessary.
  • Inspection Date: 11/05/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/07/2009
Provide Activities to Meet the Needs of Each Resident.
  • Inspection Date: 05/13/2010
  • Correction Date: 06/15/2010
Provide Social Services for Related Medical Problems to Help Each Resident Achieve the Highest Possible Quality of Life.
  • Inspection Date: 05/13/2010
  • Correction Date: 06/15/2010
Give Professional Services That Meet a Professional Standard of Quality.
  • Inspection Date: 05/13/2010
  • Correction Date: 06/15/2010
Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible.
  • Inspection Date: 05/13/2010
  • Correction Date: 06/15/2010
Make Sure That Residents Receive Treatment/Services to Continue to Be Able to Care for Themselves, Unless a Change is Unavoidable.
  • Inspection Date: 05/13/2010
  • Correction Date: 06/15/2010
Give Proper Treatment to Residents with Feeding Tubes to Prevent Problems (Such As Aspiration Pneumonia, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Dehydration, Metabolic Abnormalities, Nasal-Pharyngeal Ulcers) and Help Restore Eating Skills, if Possible.
  • Inspection Date: 05/13/2010
  • Correction Date: 06/15/2010
Give Professional Services That Meet a Professional Standard of Quality.
  • Inspection Date: 11/18/2010
  • Correction Date: 12/23/2010

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: 05/13/2010
  • Correction Date: 06/15/2010
Develop a Complete Care Plan That Meets All of a Resident's Needs, with Timetables and Actions That Can Be Measured.
  • Inspection Date: 11/18/2010
  • Correction Date: 12/23/2010

Resident Rights

Try to Resolve Each Resident's Complaints Quickly.
  • Inspection Date: 11/05/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/07/2009
Provide Care in a Way That Keeps or Builds Each Resident's Dignity and Self Respect.
  • Inspection Date: 11/05/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/07/2009
Listen to the Resident or Family Groups or Act on Their Complaints or Suggestions.
  • Inspection Date: 11/05/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/07/2009
Tell Each Resident Who Can Get Medicaid Benefits About 1) Which Items and Services Medicaid Covers and Which the Resident Must Pay For; or 2) How to Apply for Medicaid, Along with the Names and Addresses of State Groups That Can Help.
  • Inspection Date: 05/13/2010
  • Correction Date: 06/15/2010

Enforcement

Below is a list of any civil penalities or denials of payment for new admissions (DPNA) that this facility received in the previous three years. Note: Monetary figures are not available for DPNAs.

Action TakenDateAmount
Civil Money Penalty (CMP)12/16/2008$10,465

Deficiencies from Complaints and Incidents

The table below lists incident reports by the nursing staff or administration for Summit Rehabilitation and Care Community, 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

Administration

Keep Accurate and Appropriate Medical Records.
  • Complaint Filed: 04/01/2008
  • Correction Date: 01/01/1900
Give or Get Lab Tests to Meet the Needs of Residents.
  • Complaint Filed: 04/01/2008
  • Correction Date: 01/01/1900
Choose a Doctor to Be the Medical Director.
  • Complaint Filed: 12/16/2008
  • Correction Date: 01/31/2009
Keep Accurate and Appropriate Medical Records.
  • Complaint Filed: 09/09/2009
  • Correction Date: 10/02/2009

Environmental

Provide Needed Housekeeping and Maintenance.
  • Complaint Filed: 10/09/2008
  • Correction Date: 11/20/2008
Provide Clean Bed and Bath Linens That Are in Good Condition.
  • Complaint Filed: 10/09/2008
  • Correction Date: 11/20/2008

Nutrition and Dietary

Provide a Tasty and Well-Balanced Diet That Meets the Nutritional Needs of Each Resident.
  • Complaint Filed: 10/09/2008
  • Correction Date: 11/20/2008

Quality Care

Give Professional Services That Meet a Professional Standard of Quality.
  • Complaint Filed: 04/01/2008
  • Correction Date: 01/01/1900
Properly Care for Residents Needing Special Services, Including: Injections, Colostomy, Ureostomy, Ileostomy, Tracheostomy Care, Tracheal Suctioning, Respiratory Care, Foot Care, and Prostheses.
  • Complaint Filed: 04/01/2008
  • Correction Date: 01/01/1900
Make Sure That Each Resident Who Enters the Nursing Home Without a Catheter is Not Given a Catheter, Unless It is Necessary.
  • Complaint Filed: 04/01/2008
  • Correction Date: 01/01/1900
Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible.
  • Complaint Filed: 06/12/2008
  • Correction Date: 06/13/2008
Make Sure That Residents Who Cannot Care for Themselves Receive Help with Eating/Drinking, Grooming and Hygiene.
  • Complaint Filed: 10/09/2008
  • Correction Date: 11/20/2008
Give Residents Proper Treatment to Prevent New Bed (Pressure) Sores or Heal Existing Bed Sores.
  • Complaint Filed: 12/16/2008
  • Correction Date: 01/31/2009
Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible.
  • Complaint Filed: 12/16/2008
  • Correction Date: 01/31/2009
Give Each Resident Enough Fluids to Keep Them Healthy and Prevent Dehydration.
  • Complaint Filed: 12/16/2008
  • Correction Date: 01/31/2009

Resident Assessment

Develop a Complete Care Plan That Meets All of a Resident's Needs, with Timetables and Actions That Can Be Measured.
  • Complaint Filed: 04/01/2008
  • Correction Date: 01/01/1900
Make Sure That Doctors Visit Residents Regularly, As Required.
  • Complaint Filed: 12/16/2008
  • Correction Date: 01/31/2009

Resident Rights

Immediately Tell the Resident, Doctor, and a Family Member If: the Resident is Injured, There is a Major Change in Resident's Physical/Mental Health, There is a Need to Alter Treatment Significantly, or the Resident Must Be Transferred or Discharged.
  • Complaint Filed: 04/01/2008
  • Correction Date: 05/20/2008
Provide Services to Meet the Needs and Preferences of Each Resident.
  • Complaint Filed: 10/09/2008
  • Correction Date: 11/20/2008

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 Summit Rehabilitation and Care Community 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 12/10/2010.

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

An Approved Automatic Sprinkler System Connected to the Fire Alarm System.
  • Inspection Date: 05/26/2010
  • Correction Date: 08/09/2010
Automatic Sprinkler Systems That Have Been Maintained in Working Order.
  • Inspection Date: 05/26/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/02/2010
Properly Working Alarms on Sprinkler Valves.
  • Inspection Date: 12/10/2010
  • Correction Date: 12/31/2010

Building Service Equipment

Properly Protected Cooking Facilities.
  • Inspection Date: 12/10/2010
  • Correction Date: 12/31/2010

Corridor Walls and Doors

Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke.
  • Inspection Date: 05/26/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/02/2010

Electrical

Weekly Inspections and Monthly Testing of Generators.
  • Inspection Date: 11/30/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/04/2009

Emergency Plans and Fire Drills

Record of Quarterly Fire Drills for Each Shift Under Varying Conditions.
  • Inspection Date: 12/10/2010
  • Correction Date: 12/31/2010

Exits and Egress

Exits That Are Accessible at All Times.
  • Inspection Date: 12/10/2010
  • Correction Date: 12/31/2010

Fire Alarm Systems

A Fire Alarm System That Can Be Heard Throughout the Facility.
  • Inspection Date: 05/26/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/02/2010

Furnishings and Decorations

Exits That Are Free from Obstructions and Can Be Used at All Times.
  • Inspection Date: 11/30/2009
  • Correction Date: 01/12/2010

Illumination and Emergency Power

Emergency Lighting That Can Last at Least 1 1/2 Hours.
  • Inspection Date: 11/30/2009
  • Correction Date: 11/30/2009

Medical Gases and Anesthetizing Areas

Proper Fire Barriers, Ventilation and Signs for the Transport of Oxygen.
  • Inspection Date: 12/10/2010
  • Correction Date: 12/31/2010

Smoke Compartmentation and Control

Smoke Barrier Doors That Can Resist Smoke for at Least 20 Minutes.
  • Inspection Date: 05/26/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/02/2010
Walls or Barriers That Prevent Smoke from Passing Through and Would Resist Fire for at Least One Hour.
  • Inspection Date: 12/10/2010
  • Correction Date: 12/31/2010
Source: Medicare Nursing Home Compare; Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment - Retrieved 2011