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Alpine Living Center
501 Thornton Parkway, Thornton, CO 80229
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Alpine Living Center Description
Welcome to Ardent Health and Rehabilitation. Located in the heart of Thornton, CO, our state of the art facility is equipped with all of the comforts of home, and our warm and knowledgeable staff are always available and attentive to all our residents’ needs. We are down the block from North Suburban Medical Center, which gives residents and families peace of mind knowing that the care needed is right next door. With cutting-edge medical equipment, a brand new therapy gym and a full medical staff on call, your loved one will receive the best of care, both physical and emotional, at Ardent.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 2
Health inspection rating: 1
Staffing rating: 3
Quality measure rating: 5
Long-term quality measure rating:
5
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Oct. 1, 1984
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 101
Total current residents: 70
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 2
Number of
substantiated complaints: 16
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 4
Total cost of fines: $34624
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-08-16 | 2022-10-13 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. |
| 2022-08-16 | 2022-10-13 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. |
| 2022-08-16 | 2022-10-13 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Have exits that are accessible at all times. |
| 2022-08-16 | 2022-10-13 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. |
| 2022-08-16 | 2022-10-13 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
| 2022-08-16 | 2022-10-13 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| 2022-08-16 | 2022-10-13 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2022-08-16 | 2022-10-13 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2022-08-16 | 2022-10-13 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. |
| 2022-08-16 | 2022-10-13 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2022-08-16 | 2022-10-13 | D | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. |
| 2022-08-16 | 2022-09-19 | F | Services Deficiencies | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. |
| 2022-08-16 | 2022-10-13 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. |
| 2022-08-16 | 2022-10-13 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2022-08-16 | 2022-10-13 | D | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. |
| 2022-08-16 | 2022-10-13 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. |
| 2022-08-16 | 2022-10-13 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-23 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. |
| 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-23 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration. |
| 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-23 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. |
| 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-23 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation. |
| 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-23 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. |
| 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-23 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. |
| 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-23 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Provide primary/alternate means for communication. |
| 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-23 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Provide family notifications of emergency plan. |
| 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-23 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish emergency prep training and testing. |
| 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-23 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish staff and initial training requirements. |
| 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-23 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. |
| 2019-10-29 | 2019-12-19 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. |
| 2019-10-29 | 2019-11-04 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. |
| 2019-10-29 | 2019-11-27 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. |
| 2019-10-29 | 2019-12-04 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
| 2019-10-29 | 2019-12-19 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| 2019-10-29 | 2019-12-19 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2019-10-29 | 2019-12-19 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2019-10-29 | 2019-11-06 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2019-10-29 | 2019-12-06 | F | Services Deficiencies | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. |
| 2019-10-29 | 2019-11-30 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2018-11-01 | 2018-11-19 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2018-11-01 | 2018-11-19 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. |
| 2018-11-01 | 2018-11-19 | D | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-11-21 | 2022-11-21 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-23 | E | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. |
| 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-23 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. |
| 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-23 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | 1) Protect residents from being forced to work at the nursing home, or 2) let residents work if they want to. |
| 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-23 | E | Resident Rights Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-23 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-23 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-23 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted |
| 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-23 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. |
| 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-23 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-23 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-23 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. |
| 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-23 | D | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-23 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. |
| 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-23 | E | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-23 | E | Administration Deficiencies | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. |
| 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-23 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-23 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-23 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. |
| 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-23 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-23 | J | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-23 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. |
| 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-23 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. |
| 2022-07-21 | 2022-08-23 | D | Administration Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2019-10-11 | 2019-11-14 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. |
| 2019-10-11 | 2019-12-02 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. |
| 2019-10-11 | 2019-11-14 | E | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. |
| 2019-10-11 | 2019-11-14 | E | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. |
| 2019-10-11 | 2019-11-14 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2019-10-11 | 2019-11-14 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. |
| 2019-10-11 | 2019-11-14 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. |
| 2019-10-11 | 2019-11-14 | E | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. |
| 2019-10-11 | 2019-11-14 | E | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2019-10-11 | 2019-11-18 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. |
| 2019-10-11 | 2019-11-14 | F | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2019-10-11 | 2019-11-14 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2020-08-04 | 2020-09-18 | E | Resident Rights Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2020-11-04 | 2020-12-04 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| 2018-10-04 | 2018-11-07 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2018-10-04 | 2018-11-07 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| 2018-10-04 | 2018-11-07 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. |
| 2018-10-04 | 2018-11-08 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2017-08-16 | $370,013 |
| 2017-12-11 | $360,325 |
| 2020-06-25 | $6,500 |
| 2021-11-29 | $650 |
| 2021-11-29 | $655 |
| 2022-02-21 | $994 |
| 2022-02-21 | $987 |
| 2022-07-21 | $19,936 |
| 2022-11-21 | $20,060 |
| 2022-11-21 | $13,039 |
Denials
| Denial Date | Payment Denial Days |
|---|---|
| 2020-06-25 | 25 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Thornton which is 0.5 miles away and has a population of 133,451 (small city).
- The average income is $47,672, which is low compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 79
- Low Temperature: 33
- Average Temperature: 55.4
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 53 days of rain, 31 days of snow and 279 days of sun
- Precipitation: 0.3 inches a year
- The median age is 33.1 years old, low compared to other cities.
- 5.44% of the population are Veterans which is a high percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
- 13.45% of the population are Foreign-born which is a average percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
- The population is 1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 3% Asian, 2% Black or African-American, 26% Hispanic or Latino, and 65% White.
- The crime rate is 7.52 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 1.29 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 4.82 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.75 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 77.98 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 148.0, Moderate Days 119.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 14.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Sam's Club
0.1 miles awaySafeway
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0.4 miles awayKing Soopers
0.9 miles awayWalmart Neighborhood Market
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Bus Stations
Eppinger Blvd & Clarkson St
0.5 miles awayEppinger Blvd & Ogden St
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0.6 miles awayEppinger Blvd & Nagel Dr
0.7 miles awayEppinger Blvd & Gail Ct
0.8 miles awayBanks
Chase
0.1 miles awayTCF Bank
0.2 miles awayBello Credit Union
0.3 miles awayWells Fargo
0.3 miles awayBBVA Compass
0.3 miles awayHospitals
North Suburban Medical Center
0.4 miles awayVibra Hospital of Denver
1.3 miles away84th Avenue Neighborhood Health Center
2.4 miles awaySCL Health Community Hospital - Northglenn
2.8 miles awayNortheast Emergency Room Campus
4.9 miles awayPharmacies
Walgreens
1.1 miles awayRite Aid
2.3 miles awayGood Neighbor Pharmacy
6.5 miles awayKing Soopers
7.1 miles awaySafeway Pharmacy
7.2 miles awayDentists
Comfort Dental
1.0 miles awayComfort Dental Kids - Thornton
1.3 miles awayAdvanced Dental
2.0 miles awayNorthglenn Smiles Dentistry and Orthodontics
2.9 miles awayPeterson Orthodontics
3.1 miles awayParks
Civic Center Park
0.2 miles awayTuck Ditch Park
0.4 miles awayLu Murray Park
0.5 miles awayLoma Linda Park
0.5 miles awayLambertson Lakes Park & Open Space
0.6 miles awayPlaces of Worship
Unity Temple of Pratical Christianity
9.0 miles awayShopping
Denver Premium Outlets
5.2 miles awayNorthfield
7.4 miles awayKing Soopers Marketplace
8.9 miles awayFlatiron Crossing
9.1 miles awayStanley Marketplace
9.8 miles awayCulture
129 Little Theatre
1.0 miles awayAmphitheatre
2.6 miles awayMidtown Central Amphitheaterf
3.9 miles awayAmphitheater
4.7 miles awayMadcap Comedy Theater
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Dickey's Barbecue Pit
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0.2 miles awayTaste of Philly
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