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Falcon Heights Rehabilitation and Nursing LLC
Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
1795 Monterey Rd
Colorado Springs, CO 80910

TheVardellReport
Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
1795 Monterey Rd
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
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The deeper story, beautifully organized. Available records, historical context, and questions worth asking.
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The Essentials
Across 7 inspections from February 2023 to July 2026, state surveyors documented 29 findings at Falcon Heights Rehabilitation and Nursing LLC; 29 have a recorded correction; CMS lists 1 enforcement action in the window.
* Partial year, through October 1, 2026.
| Year | Inspections | Findings | Of which, actual harm (level G or above) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 17 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2026 | 2 | 9 | 1 |
Chronology
Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
8 findings
The same visit included a complaint investigation.
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
1 finding
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
1 finding
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
1 finding
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
2 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
15 findings
The same visit included a complaint investigation.
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $6,146 imposed September 24, 2024. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of July 31, 2024, the nearest before the penalty date.
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
1 finding
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.
Context
A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.
Inspectors cited F600 in July 2024, February 2025, December 2025, February 2026 and July 2026. This citation covers whether residents are protected from abuse and neglect by anyone. The most serious of these was recorded at level G (actual harm). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F684 in February 2023 and July 2024. This citation covers whether residents receive the treatment their orders, preferences and goals call for. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F689 in July 2024 and July 2026. This citation covers whether residents are protected from accident hazards and supervised closely enough to prevent accidents, including falls. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F804 in July 2024 and July 2026. This citation covers whether food and drink are palatable, attractive and served at a safe temperature. None rose above level F (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F812 in July 2024 and July 2026. This citation covers how food is stored, prepared and served. None rose above level F (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
For Your Next Visit
Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.
What happened after the abuse or neglect citation, and what changed in training or supervision?
Protection From Abuse and Neglect: cited in five inspections, most seriously at level G.
How do nurses make sure a doctor’s orders are carried out, and how are families told when something is missed?
Quality of Care: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
What changed in fall prevention and supervision after the last citation, and how do you check that it is still working?
Accident Hazards and Supervision: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
May we try a meal, and how do you check food temperature by the time it reaches residents?
Food Quality and Temperature: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level F.
May we see the kitchen, and what do your own sanitation checks look like week to week?
Kitchen and Food Safety: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level F.
How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?
No staffing citation appears in this window. Staffing levels are published separately by CMS and are worth asking about directly.
What led to the 2024 fine, and has it been paid?
A $6,146 civil money penalty was imposed September 24, 2024. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid.
The Evidence
Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the Colorado state survey agency.
Colorado state survey agency
Inspection Feb 22, 2023 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Colorado state survey agency
Inspection Jul 31, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Colorado state survey agency
Inspection Sep 24, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Colorado state survey agency
Inspection Feb 3, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Colorado state survey agency
Inspection Dec 1, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Colorado state survey agency
Inspection Feb 25, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Colorado state survey agency
Inspection Jul 23, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 065168
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Record windowFebruary 22, 2023 – October 1, 2026
Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.
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