Horizons Care Center
11411 Highway 65 · Eckert, CO · 81418 · 9708352600
45 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Volunteers of America Senior Living
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.13 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.03 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.50 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 54% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $11,180 |
Inspection citations (26 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 6, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected January 31, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 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.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 7, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F November 7, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G September 5, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 6, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G April 13, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 5, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 13, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected May 5, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 13, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 5, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 13, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected May 5, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 13, 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.
Corrected May 5, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 13, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 5, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 13, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected May 5, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F April 13, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 5, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E January 19, 2022
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected March 3, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 19, 2022
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected March 3, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 19, 2022
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 3, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E January 19, 2022
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected March 3, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 19, 2022
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected March 3, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| September 5, 2023 | Fine | $11,180 |
| September 5, 2023 | Payment Denial | 2 days |
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 065258 · certified since July 1, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.