The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited September 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
HORIZONS CARE CENTER
ECKERT, CO · Medicare-certified · 45 beds
In good standing
Non-profitChain member
3 of 5 overall
Horizons Care Center (Eckert, CO) has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with 3-star health inspection and quality scores and a 4-star staffing score. It reported no fines in the last 24 months, and its nurse staffing was 4.13 hours per resident per day, slightly above the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.1345 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: January 6, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.1345.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.03
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.00
- Nurse aides
- 2.11
- Weekend nursing
- 3.50
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 54%
Registered nurse turnover: 43%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
—28.6%—
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4.8%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.9%14.6%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
5%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
10%0%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
33.3%7.7%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—24.7%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
19%18.5%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
5.1%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
11.2%28.9%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%6.9%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—59.7%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited November 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited November 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
The home failed to support and respect residents’ choices and self-determination. Cited January 2022 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 561 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited January 2022 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 10 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $11,180 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
- 2 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Sep 5, 2023
- $11,180
Federal fine
Sep 5, 2023
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA SENIOR LIVING · 6 homes · 3.2 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 31.5 residents on an average day (70% of 45 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 36 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.