Horizons Care Center
11411 Highway 65, Eckert, CO 81418 · (970) 835-2600
Non profit - Corporation · 45 certified beds
Horizons Care Center has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in November 2024, found 10 citations (the Colorado average is 8.7). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on November 7, 2024 found 10 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.November 7, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.November 7, 2024 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.November 7, 2024 · F0554 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.November 7, 2024 · F0561 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.November 7, 2024 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.November 7, 2024 · F0659 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.November 7, 2024 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.November 7, 2024 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.November 7, 2024 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.November 7, 2024 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.January 6, 2026 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Colorado average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.97 | 3.72 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.05 | 0.82 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.95 | 0.68 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.96 | 2.21 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 53.7% | 47.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 45 |
| Average residents per day | 31.1 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Willow Tree Care Center Delta · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Paonia Care and Rehabilitation Center Paonia · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Valley Manor Care Center Montrose · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Hope Springs Care Center Montrose · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Colorow Care Center Olathe · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Horizons Care Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.