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Larchwood Health and Rehab LLC

Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility

2845 N 15Th St
Grand Junction, CO 81506

Report Date
Nov 1, 2026
Data Through
Oct 1, 2026
Report ID
VR-CO-065331-2611
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Provider Category
Nursing home
Location
Grand Junction, CO
Record Period
2022–2026
Source Documents
12
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01

The Essentials

Summary

Across 10 inspections from December 2022 to August 2026, state surveyors documented 35 findings at Larchwood Health and Rehab LLC; 35 have a recorded correction; CMS lists 2 enforcement actions in the window.

Inspections
10
2022–2026, complaint and standard
Findings
35
Deficiencies cited by state inspectors
Corrected
35
Of 35 findings, with a recorded correction date
Penalties
2
2 fines; payment not published

Findings by Year

  • Findings
  • Of which, actual harm (level G or above)
2022: 4 findings across 1 inspection; of which, actual harm (level G or above): 2420221 inspection2023: 0 findings across 0 inspections020230 inspections2024: 14 findings across 2 inspections; of which, actual harm (level G or above): 11420242 inspections2025: 9 findings across 5 inspections920255 inspections2026: 8 findings across 2 inspections; of which, actual harm (level G or above): 182026*2 inspections2022: 4 findings across 1 inspection; of which, actual harm (level G or above): 2420221 insp.2023: 0 findings across 0 inspections020230 insp.2024: 14 findings across 2 inspections; of which, actual harm (level G or above): 11420242 insp.2025: 9 findings across 5 inspections920255 insp.2026: 8 findings across 2 inspections; of which, actual harm (level G or above): 182026*2 insp.

* Partial year, through October 1, 2026.

Findings by year
YearInspectionsFindingsOf which, actual harm (level G or above)
2022142
2023000
20242141
2025590
2026281

What the Record Shows

  • 35 of 35 findings have a recorded correction date.
  • CMS lists 2 enforcement actions in the window: 2 fines totaling $28,685, their payment not published.
  • 7 visits in this window included a complaint investigation. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
  • The latest standard inspection, May 21, 2026, recorded 6 findings (most serious: Level F).
02

Chronology

Inspection History

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.

  1. 2026

    Complaint investigation

    2 findings

    • F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Level JImmediate jeopardyCorrected Jul 21, 2026
    • F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 11, 2026

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  2. 2026

    Standard health inspection

    6 findings

    • F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 12, 2026
    • F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 12, 2026
    • F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 12, 2026
    • F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 12, 2026
    • F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 12, 2026
    • F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 12, 2026

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  3. 2025

    Complaint investigation

    2 findings

    • F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 19, 2025
    • F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 19, 2025

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  4. 2025

    Complaint investigation

    3 findings

    • F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 15, 2025
    • F585Honor 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.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 15, 2025
    • F791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 15, 2025

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  5. 2025

    Complaint investigation

    2 findings

    • F627Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 14, 2025
    • F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 14, 2025

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  6. 2025

    Complaint investigation

    1 finding

    • F573Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 9, 2025

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  7. 2025

    Complaint investigation

    1 finding

    • F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 4, 2025

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  8. 2024

    Standard health inspection

    12 findings

    • F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 5, 2024
    • F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 5, 2024
    • F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 5, 2024
    • F761Ensure 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.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 5, 2024
    • F805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 5, 2024
    • F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 5, 2024
    • F553Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 5, 2024
    • F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 5, 2024
    • F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 5, 2024
    • F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 5, 2024
    • F791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 5, 2024
    • F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Level BPotential for minimal harmCorrected May 5, 2024

    Enforcement Action

    Civil money penalty, $17,505 imposed August 21, 2025. 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 April 11, 2024, the nearest before the penalty date.

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  9. 2024

    Complaint investigation

    2 findings

    • F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level GActual harmCorrected Feb 1, 2024
    • F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 1, 2024

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  10. 2022

    Standard health inspection

    4 findings

    • F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Level GActual harmCorrected Jan 16, 2023
    • F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Level GActual harmCorrected Jan 13, 2023
    • F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 24, 2023
    • F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 12, 2023

    Enforcement Action

    Civil money penalty, $11,180 imposed January 3, 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 December 22, 2022, the nearest before the penalty date.

    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.

03

Context

Patterns Worth Examining

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

  1. 1

    Dignity and Resident Rights, Cited in Three Inspections

    Inspectors cited F550 in January 2024, April 2024 and December 2025. This citation covers residents’ right to dignity, to make their own choices and to communicate. 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.

    22242425252525252626F550 across all 10 inspections, oldest to newest
  2. 2

    Protection From Abuse and Neglect, Cited in Three Inspections

    Inspectors cited F600 in December 2022, March 2025 and December 2025. 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.

    22242425252525252626F600 across all 10 inspections, oldest to newest
  3. 3

    Citation F628, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F628 in August 2025 and May 2026. The agency describes it this way: Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. 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.

    22242425252525252626F628 across all 10 inspections, oldest to newest
  4. 4

    Pressure Injury Care, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F686 in December 2022 and May 2026. This citation covers how the home prevents and treats pressure injuries (bedsores). 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.

    22242425252525252626F686 across all 10 inspections, oldest to newest
  5. 5

    Accident Hazards and Supervision, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F689 in January 2024 and May 2026. This citation covers whether residents are protected from accident hazards and supervised closely enough to prevent accidents, including falls. 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.

    22242425252525252626F689 across all 10 inspections, oldest to newest
  6. 6

    Respiratory Care, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F695 in December 2022 and April 2024. This citation covers oxygen, breathing treatments and other respiratory care. 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.

    22242425252525252626F695 across all 10 inspections, oldest to newest
  7. 7

    Significant Medication Errors, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F760 in April 2024 and August 2026. This citation covers whether residents are free from significant medication errors. The most serious of these was recorded at level J (immediate jeopardy). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    22242425252525252626F760 across all 10 inspections, oldest to newest
  8. 8

    Provide or obtain dental services for each resident, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F791 in April 2024 and December 2025. The agency describes it this way: Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. 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.

    22242425252525252626F791 across all 10 inspections, oldest to newest
  9. 9

    Kitchen and Food Safety, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F812 in April 2024 and May 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.

    22242425252525252626F812 across all 10 inspections, oldest to newest
  10. 10

    Infection Control, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F880 in December 2022 and May 2026. This citation covers hand hygiene, isolation practice and the home’s infection-prevention program. 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.

    22242425252525252626F880 across all 10 inspections, oldest to newest
04

For Your Next Visit

Questions to Ask on Your Visit

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

  1. 01

    How do staff learn each resident’s preferences, and how is a complaint about dignity handled?

    Dignity and Resident Rights: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level E.

  2. 02

    What happened after the abuse or neglect citation, and what changed in training or supervision?

    Protection From Abuse and Neglect: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level G.

  3. 03

    What changed after F628 was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Citation F628: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

  4. 04

    How often are residents checked for pressure injuries and repositioned, and who is responsible for it?

    Pressure Injury Care: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level G.

  5. 05

    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 G.

  6. 06

    Who manages oxygen and breathing treatments on each shift, and how is the equipment checked?

    Respiratory Care: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.

  7. 07

    What happened after the medication error citation, and how are high-risk drugs double-checked?

    Significant Medication Errors: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level J.

  8. 08

    What changed after F791 was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Provide or obtain dental services for each resident: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

  9. 09

    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.

  10. 10

    Who leads infection control here, and how often are hand-hygiene and isolation practices audited?

    Infection Control: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level F.

  11. 11

    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.

  12. 12

    What led to the 2025 fine, and has it been paid?

    A $17,505 civil money penalty was imposed August 21, 2025. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. The record holds two enforcement actions in the window.

05

The Evidence

Sources and Coverage

Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the Colorado state survey agency.

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Colorado state survey agency

    Inspection Dec 22, 2022 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Colorado state survey agency

    Inspection Jan 3, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Colorado state survey agency

    Inspection Apr 11, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Colorado state survey agency

    Inspection Mar 11, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Colorado state survey agency

    Inspection Apr 24, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Colorado state survey agency

    Inspection Aug 21, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Colorado state survey agency

    Inspection Dec 5, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Colorado state survey agency

    Inspection Dec 9, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Colorado state survey agency

    Inspection May 21, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Colorado state survey agency

    Inspection Aug 24, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Penalties, Provider Data Catalog

    Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Provider Information, Provider Data Catalog

    Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 065331

    Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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Coverage

Record windowDecember 22, 2022 – October 1, 2026

  • CMS publishes about three inspection cycles; inspections before December 2022 are not in this release.
  • CMS refreshes these files monthly, after statements of deficiencies are processed, so an inspection from the last two months may not appear yet.

What This Report Cannot Tell You

Complaints not investigated onsite
Allegations screened out by the state before an onsite visit are not published.
Complaint allegations
CMS publishes the deficiencies a complaint survey cited, not the allegation itself.
Facility-reported incidents
Self-reported incidents appear only if they led to an inspection.
Follow-up visits
CMS's files list standard, complaint and infection control surveys, not revisits; a correction date is the one CMS records.
Fire safety inspections
Published by CMS separately and not included in this record yet.
Staffing levels and ownership history
Published by CMS separately and not included in this record.
Whether fines were paid
CMS publishes the fines imposed, not whether or when they were paid.

Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.

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