Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
CROWLEY COUNTY NURSING CENTER
ORDWAY, CO · 44 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey February 27, 2024
CMS Certification Number 065312 · first certified May 1993
Ownership
Independently operated (no chain recorded by CMS) · Non profit - Corporation
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within CO
24 citations — more than 75% of the 210 certified nursing homes in CO. Compared within CO rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 13 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 5.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
Well past the typical window (August 2025 to March 2026), and past the point by which nine in ten CO facilities have been surveyed. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was February 2024. Facilities in CO are typically surveyed 17–24 months after the last one (median 19), measured over 177 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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4 inspection-and-testing tags have been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Physical environment (health survey)
3 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 24 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in CO, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the CO figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 24 |
| Median facility in CO | 16 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| September 12, 2018 | 5 |
| October 11, 2019 | 6 |
| February 27, 2024 | 13 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 3 | 2024-02-27 |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 2 | 2019-10-11 |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | 2 | 2024-02-27 |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | 2 | 2024-02-27 |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 2 | 2024-02-27 |
| K-0927 | Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen. | 1 | 2024-02-27 |
| K-0914 | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | 1 | 2018-09-12 |
| K-0222 | 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. | 1 | 2024-02-27 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 11
- Egress Deficiencies 6
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 3
- Services Deficiencies 3
- Other 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 11 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 6 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 3 |
| Services Deficiencies | 3 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
February 27, 2024 — 13 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0222 | 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. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 30, 2024) |
| K-0271 | Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 30, 2024) |
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 30, 2024) |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 30, 2024) |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 30, 2024) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 30, 2024) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 30, 2024) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Waiver has been granted (May 15, 2024) |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 30, 2024) |
| K-0500 | Meet other general requirements that are deficient. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 30, 2024) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 30, 2024) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 30, 2024) |
| K-0927 | Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 30, 2024) |
October 11, 2019 — 6 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0233 | Install resident room doors of proper design and width. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 22, 2019) |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 22, 2019) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 22, 2019) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 20, 2019) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 22, 2019) |
| K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 22, 2019) |
September 12, 2018 — 5 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 22, 2018) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 22, 2018) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 22, 2018) |
| K-0914 | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 22, 2018) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 22, 2018) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.