LIBERTY HEIGHTS

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 Liberty Heights. For more information read our guide on how nursing facilities are reimbursed, types of services, and ADL index scores.

Ultra-High Rehabilitation

Very High Rehabilitation

High Rehabilitation

Medium Rehabilitation

Special Care High

Special Care Low

Clinically Complex

Reduced Physical Function

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.

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.

Long-Term Stay Preventive Actions

Long-Term Stay Deficiencies

Short-Term Stay Preventive Actions

Short-Term Stay Deficiencies

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 03/07/2011.

Administration

Keep Accurate and Appropriate Medical Records. Inspection Date: 11/06/2009 Correction Date: 12/10/2009
Keep Accurate and Appropriate Medical Records. Inspection Date: 03/07/2011 Correction Date: 04/19/2011

Environmental

Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents. Inspection Date: 01/29/2009 Correction Date: 03/03/2009
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents. Inspection Date: 11/06/2009 Correction Date: 12/10/2009
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents. Inspection Date: 03/07/2011 Correction Date: 04/19/2011
Have a Program to Keep Infection from Spreading. Inspection Date: 03/07/2011 Correction Date: 04/19/2011

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: 01/29/2009 Correction Date: 03/03/2009
Keep Each Resident Free from Physical Restraints, Unless Needed for Medical Treatment. Inspection Date: 11/06/2009 Correction Date: 12/10/2009
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: 11/06/2009 Correction Date: 12/10/2009
Keep Each Resident Free from Physical Restraints, Unless Needed for Medical Treatment. Inspection Date: 03/07/2011 Correction Date: 04/19/2011
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: 03/07/2011 Correction Date: 04/19/2011

Nutrition and Dietary

Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way. Inspection Date: 01/29/2009 Correction Date: 02/02/2009
Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way. Inspection Date: 11/06/2009 Correction Date: 12/10/2009
Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way. Inspection Date: 03/07/2011 Correction Date: 04/19/2011

Pharmacy Service

Have Drugs and Other Similar Products Available, Which Are Needed Every Day and in Emergencies, and Give Them out Properly. Inspection Date: 01/29/2009 Correction Date: 03/03/2009
Properly Mark Drugs and Other Similar Products. Inspection Date: 01/29/2009 Correction Date: 03/03/2009
Properly Mark Drugs and Other Similar Products. Inspection Date: 11/06/2009 Correction Date: 12/10/2009
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: 03/07/2011 Correction Date: 04/19/2011
Have Drugs and Other Similar Products Available, Which Are Needed Every Day and in Emergencies, and Give Them out Properly. Inspection Date: 03/07/2011 Correction Date: 04/19/2011
At Least Once a Month, Have a Licensed Pharmacist Check the Drugs That Each Resident Takes. Inspection Date: 03/07/2011 Correction Date: 04/19/2011

Quality Care

Give Professional Services That Meet a Professional Standard of Quality. Inspection Date: 11/06/2009 Correction Date: 12/10/2009
Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible. Inspection Date: 11/06/2009 Correction Date: 12/10/2009
Give Residents Proper Treatment to Prevent New Bed (Pressure) Sores or Heal Existing Bed Sores. Inspection Date: 11/06/2009 Correction Date: 12/10/2009
Provide Activities to Meet the Needs of Each Resident. Inspection Date: 03/07/2011 Correction Date: 04/19/2011
Give Professional Services That Follow Each Resident's Written Care Plan. Inspection Date: 03/07/2011 Correction Date: 04/19/2011
Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible. Inspection Date: 03/07/2011 Correction Date: 04/19/2011
Make Sure That Residents Who Cannot Care for Themselves Receive Help with Eating/Drinking, Grooming and Hygiene. Inspection Date: 03/07/2011 Correction Date: 04/19/2011
Make Sure That Each Resident Who Enters the Nursing Home Without a Catheter is Not Given a Catheter, Unless It is Necessary. Inspection Date: 03/07/2011 Correction Date: 04/19/2011
Make Sure That Residents with Reduced Range of Motion Get Proper Treatment and Services to Increase Range of Motion. Inspection Date: 03/07/2011 Correction Date: 04/19/2011
Make Sure That Each Resident's Nutritional Needs Were Met. Inspection Date: 03/07/2011 Correction Date: 04/19/2011

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: 01/29/2009 Correction Date: 03/03/2009
Electronically Record and Report Resident Status Assessments in a Timely Manner As Required in Order to Monitor Resident Health and Progress. Inspection Date: 01/29/2009 Correction Date: 03/03/2009
Develop a Complete Care Plan That Meets All of a Resident's Needs, with Timetables and Actions That Can Be Measured. Inspection Date: 11/06/2009 Correction Date: 12/10/2009
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: 03/07/2011 Correction Date: 04/19/2011
Develop a Complete Care Plan That Meets All of a Resident's Needs, with Timetables and Actions That Can Be Measured. Inspection Date: 03/07/2011 Correction Date: 04/19/2011
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: 03/07/2011 Correction Date: 04/19/2011

Resident Rights

Provide Care in a Way That Keeps or Builds Each Resident's Dignity and Self Respect. Inspection Date: 01/29/2009 Correction Date: 03/03/2009
Keep Each Resident's Personal and Medical Records Private and Confidential. Inspection Date: 11/06/2009 Correction Date: 12/10/2009
Listen to the Resident or Family Groups or Act on Their Complaints or Suggestions. Inspection Date: 11/06/2009 Correction Date: 12/10/2009
Provide Care in a Way That Keeps or Builds Each Resident's Dignity and Self Respect. Inspection Date: 03/07/2011 Correction Date: 04/19/2011
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: 03/07/2011 Correction Date: 04/19/2011

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 Liberty Heights 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 01/20/2011.

Automatic Sprinkler Systems

Automatic Sprinkler Systems That Have Been Maintained in Working Order. Inspection Date: 02/17/2009 Correction Date: 04/22/2009
Automatic Sprinkler Systems That Have Been Maintained in Working Order. Inspection Date: 01/20/2011 Correction Date: 02/19/2011

Building Construction

Approved Construction Type or Materials. Inspection Date: 02/17/2009 Correction Date: 03/12/2009

Corridor Walls and Doors

Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke. Inspection Date: 02/17/2009 Correction Date: 03/13/2009
Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke. Inspection Date: 11/30/2009 Correction Date: 01/09/2010

Electrical

Weekly Inspections and Monthly Testing of Generators. Inspection Date: 11/30/2009 Correction Date: 12/22/2009
Weekly Inspections and Monthly Testing of Generators. Inspection Date: 01/20/2011 Correction Date: 02/19/2011
Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment. Inspection Date: 01/20/2011 Correction Date: 02/19/2011

Fire Alarm Systems

An Approved Installation, Maintenance and Testing Program for Fire Alarm Systems. Inspection Date: 02/17/2009 Correction Date: 03/24/2009

Furnishings and Decorations

Exits That Are Free from Obstructions and Can Be Used at All Times. Inspection Date: 11/30/2009 Correction Date: 01/09/2010

Illumination and Emergency Power

Emergency Lighting That Can Last at Least 1 1/2 Hours. Inspection Date: 02/17/2009 Correction Date: 03/13/2009

Medical Gases and Anesthetizing Areas

Proper Fire Barriers, Ventilation and Signs for the Transport of Oxygen. Inspection Date: 01/20/2011 Correction Date: 02/19/2011