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

Inspection record 30% of score 51
Serious harm & abuse 20% 88
Staffing 20% 79
Federal penalties 15% 58
Trend 10% 68
Context 5% 100

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-day4.133.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day1.030.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.50≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year54%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)1 · $11,180

Inspection citations (26 in the current record)

  • 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

  • Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024

    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Corrected December 6, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Potential for harm · F November 7, 2024

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected December 6, 2024 · Infection Control

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Potential for harm · F April 13, 2023

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected May 5, 2023 · Infection Control

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Potential for harm · E January 19, 2022

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Corrected March 3, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • 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

DateTypeAmount / length
September 5, 2023Fine$11,180
September 5, 2023Payment Denial2 days

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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.