Safety Report: Mesa Verde Post Acute Care Center
Official ratings
Medicare's star ratings compare nursing homes within the same state for health inspections. A 5-star facility performed better than most in its state; a 1-star facility performed worse than most.
Stars are calculated by CMS, not by us. We do not create our own safety score.
Serious documented violations
No citations at the “actual harm” or “immediate jeopardy” level in the last three inspection cycles.
Citations by topic
Topics use CMS's own deficiency categories; “accidents & supervision” counts tag F689 (free of accident hazards / adequate supervision). Counts cover the last three inspection cycles, including complaint investigations.
Is it getting better or worse?
Fewer citations in the most recent cycle (20) than in the cycle before (27).
An inspection cycle is roughly one year and includes the standard inspection plus complaint investigations. Counts depend partly on how many complaint investigations occurred, so treat small changes with caution. Red bars include at least one serious citation.
Staffing and rating trends will appear as we collect monthly CMS releases. We have one month so far, so a staffing trend cannot yet be determined.
Repeat findings
These requirements were cited on more than one inspection date in the last three cycles.
| Requirement | Times cited | Inspection dates |
|---|---|---|
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (F842) | 5 | June 8, 2026; September 22, 2025; November 27, 2024; June 6, 2024; March 1, 2022 |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F755) | 4 | September 22, 2025; June 6, 2024; March 12, 2024; March 1, 2022 |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F812) | 3 | September 22, 2025; June 6, 2024; March 1, 2022 |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F880) | 3 | September 22, 2025; June 6, 2024; March 1, 2022 |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (F695) | 3 | September 22, 2025; June 6, 2024; March 1, 2022 |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F689) | 3 | September 22, 2025; June 6, 2024; March 1, 2022 |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F656) | 3 | September 22, 2025; June 6, 2024; March 1, 2022 |
| 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. (F761) | 3 | May 1, 2025; June 6, 2024; March 1, 2022 |
| 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. (F584) | 2 | June 8, 2026; March 1, 2022 |
| Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. (F803) | 2 | September 22, 2025; June 6, 2024 |
| Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. (F813) | 2 | September 22, 2025; June 6, 2024 |
| Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. (F700) | 2 | September 22, 2025; March 1, 2022 |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. (F698) | 2 | September 22, 2025; June 6, 2024 |
| 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. (F693) | 2 | September 22, 2025; June 6, 2024 |
| 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. (F578) | 2 | September 22, 2025; March 1, 2022 |
| Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. (F909) | 2 | June 6, 2024; March 1, 2022 |
| Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. (F756) | 2 | June 6, 2024; March 1, 2022 |
| Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. (F690) | 2 | June 6, 2024; March 1, 2022 |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F684) | 2 | June 6, 2024; March 1, 2022 |
Fines and enforcement
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| January 22, 2024 | Fine | $4,558 |
Federal civil money penalties and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials. State-level penalties may not be included.
Complete inspection history
June 8, 2026 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
September 22, 2025 — 18 citations
August 29, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
July 16, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
May 1, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
February 19, 2025 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
November 27, 2024 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
June 6, 2024 — 20 citations
March 12, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
March 1, 2022 — 22 citations
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies dataset (data as of October 1, 2026); full inspection narratives on Medicare Care Compare