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Health Inspection Summary
Winding Trails Post Acute
2800 Palo Pkwy
Boulder, CO 80301
(303) 440-9100
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Deficiency Category
Inspection Date:
11/21/24
Complaint Reporting Period:
4/1/24 - 3/31/25
Inspection Date:
6/15/23
Complaint Reporting Period:
4/1/23 - 3/31/24
Inspection Date:
4/19/22
Complaint Reporting Period:
4/1/22 - 3/31/23
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies041
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies2910
Infection Control Deficiencies023
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies212
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies012
Resident Rights Deficiencies344
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies120
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies022
Environmental Deficiencies010
Administration Deficiencies164

Detailed result for inspection on 11/21/24
Date of last standard health inspection:11/21/24Read the full report (PDF)
Date(s) of complaint inspection(s) between 4/1/24 - 3/31/25
Date(s) of infection control inspection(s) between 4/1/24 - 3/31/25
No infection control inspections
Total number of Health Deficiencies for this nursing home:9
Average number of Health Deficiencies in Colorado:8.5
Average number of Health Deficiencies in the United States:9.6
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
No Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

11/21/2412/20/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

11/21/2412/20/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Infection Control Deficiencies
No Infection Control Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

10/15/2411/1/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

11/21/2412/13/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
No Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

11/21/2412/20/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.

11/21/2412/12/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

11/21/2412/20/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

11/21/2412/20/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
No Pharmacy Service Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Environmental Deficiencies
No Environmental Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Administration Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

11/21/2412/20/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Detailed result for inspection on 6/15/23
Date of last standard health inspection:6/15/23Read the full report (PDF)
Date(s) of complaint inspection(s) between 4/1/23 - 3/31/24
Date(s) of infection control inspection(s) between 4/1/23 - 3/31/24
No infection control inspections
Total number of Health Deficiencies for this nursing home:32
Average number of Health Deficiencies in Colorado:8.1
Average number of Health Deficiencies in the United States:9.4
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

3/7/246/29/24
3 - Actual harm
Few

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

3/7/244/17/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

3/7/244/17/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

3/7/244/17/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

3/7/244/17/24
3 - Actual harm
Few

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

3/7/244/17/24
4 - Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Few

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

11/20/2312/18/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

11/20/2312/18/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

6/15/237/18/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

6/15/237/18/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

6/15/238/18/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

6/15/237/18/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

6/15/237/18/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some
Infection Control Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

11/20/2312/18/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

6/15/237/18/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

6/15/237/18/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

3/7/244/17/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

3/7/246/21/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

11/20/2312/18/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

6/15/237/18/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.

6/15/237/18/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

3/7/244/17/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

6/15/237/18/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

3/7/244/17/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

6/15/237/18/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Environmental Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.

6/15/237/18/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some
Administration Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

3/7/244/17/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

3/7/245/9/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

3/7/244/17/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many

Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.

3/7/244/17/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

6/15/238/8/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

6/15/237/18/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many

Detailed result for inspection on 4/19/22
Date of last standard health inspection:4/19/22Read the full report (PDF)
Date(s) of complaint inspection(s) between 4/1/22 - 3/31/23
Date(s) of infection control inspection(s) between 4/1/22 - 3/31/23
Total number of Health Deficiencies for this nursing home:28
Average number of Health Deficiencies in Colorado:7.4
Average number of Health Deficiencies in the United States:8.7
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).

4/19/226/14/22
3 - Actual harm
Few
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

3/23/234/26/23
3 - Actual harm
Few

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

4/19/226/14/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

4/19/226/14/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

4/19/226/14/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

4/19/226/14/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

4/19/226/14/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

4/19/226/14/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

4/19/226/14/22
4 - Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Few

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

4/19/226/14/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

4/19/226/14/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Infection Control Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19

4/19/226/14/22
4 - Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Many

Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

4/19/226/14/22
4 - Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Many

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

4/19/225/18/22
4 - Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Many
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

4/19/226/14/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

4/19/226/14/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

4/19/226/14/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.

4/19/226/14/22
3 - Actual harm
Few
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

7/28/229/4/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

4/19/226/14/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

4/19/226/14/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

4/19/226/14/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
No Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

4/19/226/14/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

4/19/226/14/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some
Environmental Deficiencies
No Environmental Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Administration Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

4/19/226/14/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many

Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.

4/19/226/14/22
3 - Actual harm
Few

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

4/19/226/14/22
3 - Actual harm
Few

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

4/19/226/14/22
3 - Actual harm
Few
Complaints and facility-reported incidents in the past 3 years
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

10/15/2411/1/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

11/21/2412/20/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

11/21/2412/20/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

3/7/246/29/24
3 - Actual harm
Few

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

3/7/244/17/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

3/7/244/17/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

3/7/244/17/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

3/7/244/17/24
3 - Actual harm
Few

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

3/7/244/17/24
4 - Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Few

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

11/20/2312/18/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

11/20/2312/18/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

11/20/2312/18/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

3/7/244/17/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

3/7/246/21/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

11/20/2312/18/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

3/7/244/17/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

3/7/244/17/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

3/7/244/17/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

3/7/245/9/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

3/7/244/17/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many

Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.

3/7/244/17/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

3/23/234/26/23
3 - Actual harm
Few
Infection control inspection deficiencies in the past 3 years
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

7/28/229/4/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some
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