Horizons Care Center
11411 Highway 65, Eckert, CO 81418 · (970) 835-2600 · CMS certification number 065258
Horizons Care Center is a 45-bed nonprofit nursing home in Eckert, Colorado, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since 1989. CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall. Its last three inspection cycles produced 25 health citations, 1 of them at the level CMS classes as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS star ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
How it compares
| This facility | Colorado average | |
|---|---|---|
| Health citations, most recent inspection cycle | 11 | 8.7 |
| Nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 2.72 | 3.69 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 63.2% | 47.0% |
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3.1 |
Facility details
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
|---|---|
| Chain | Volunteers of America Senior Living (6 facilities) |
| Certified beds | 45 (about 37 residents a day) |
| County | Delta |
| Last standard inspection | November 7, 2024 |
Inspection history
25 citations from 4 inspections, 1 of them from complaint inspections. Newest first; select an inspection to see its citations.
January 6, 2026 1 citation · complaint inspection Potential harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Complaint
Tag F0609 · severity code D · corrected Jan 31, 2026
November 7, 2024 10 citations · standard inspection Potential harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Potential for more than minimal harm (widespread) Infection Control
Tag F0880 · severity code F · corrected Dec 6, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Nutrition and Dietary
Tag F0812 · severity code E · corrected Dec 6, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Tag F0842 · severity code D · corrected Dec 6, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0695 · severity code D · corrected Dec 6, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0686 · severity code D · corrected Dec 6, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0677 · severity code D · corrected Dec 6, 2024
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Tag F0659 · severity code D · corrected Dec 6, 2024
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.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights
Tag F0584 · severity code D · corrected Dec 6, 2024
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights
Tag F0561 · severity code D · corrected Dec 6, 2024
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Rights
Tag F0554 · severity code D · corrected Dec 6, 2024
April 13, 2023 8 citations · standard inspection Actual harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Actual harm to residents (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0689 · severity code G · corrected May 5, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Potential for more than minimal harm (widespread) Infection Control
Tag F0880 · severity code F · corrected May 5, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0695 · severity code D · corrected May 5, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0697 · severity code D · corrected May 5, 2023
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0690 · severity code D · corrected May 5, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0686 · severity code D · corrected May 5, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0677 · severity code D · corrected May 5, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Tag F0658 · severity code D · corrected May 5, 2023
January 19, 2022 6 citations · standard inspection Potential harm
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Resident Rights
Tag F0561 · severity code E · corrected Mar 3, 2022
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Tag F0610 · severity code E · corrected Mar 3, 2022
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Potential for more than minimal harm (pattern) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Tag F0600 · severity code E · corrected Mar 3, 2022
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Quality of Life and Care
Tag F0742 · severity code D · corrected Mar 3, 2022
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Tag F0645 · severity code D · corrected Mar 3, 2022
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Potential for more than minimal harm (isolated) Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Tag F0609 · severity code D · corrected Mar 3, 2022
Concerned about a resident's care at Horizons Care Center?
Compare nursing home negligence lawyers in ColoradoSource: the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) nursing home data published on data.cms.gov and Medicare's Care Compare, updated on Lawbamba November 9, 2026. Citations come from state health inspections, standard and complaint-driven, over each facility's last three inspection cycles. A citation describes what inspectors found on the inspection date; facilities can dispute citations, and most are corrected afterwards. Star ratings, fines and the abuse icon are CMS's own.
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