Cycle 1
Health 2024-11-07 · Fire 2024-11-07
11 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
12 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
Eckert, CO
Horizons Care Center
3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $34,174 in total fines with 11 recent health deficiencies with 12 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
11411 Highway 65, Eckert, CO
(970) 835-2600
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
45
Certified beds
Average residents
34
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Volunteers Of America Senior Living
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1989-07-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.89
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.99
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.00
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.25
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
56%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
56%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
93.5%
6.5 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
94.7%
5.3 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 4.1% |
3.4%
0.7 pts worse
|
3.3%
0.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 3.1% |
7.4%
4.3 pts better
|
11.4%
8.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 3.8% |
5.0%
1.2 pts better
|
5.4%
1.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 15.7% |
11.2%
4.5 pts worse
|
19.6%
3.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 20.6% |
20.6%
About the same
|
16.7%
3.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 23.2% |
15.2%
8 pts worse
|
16.3%
6.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 20.0% |
14.6%
5.4 pts worse
|
14.9%
5.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 2.2% |
0.8%
1.4 pts worse
|
1.0%
1.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.2% |
1.5%
0.7 pts worse
|
1.7%
0.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 24.2% |
22.4%
1.8 pts worse
|
19.8%
4.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 6.8% |
3.7%
3.1 pts worse
|
5.1%
1.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
76.4%
23.6 pts better
|
81.7%
18.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 28.9% |
12.8%
16.1 pts worse
|
12.0%
16.9 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
1.5%
1.5 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 59.7% |
75.6%
15.9 pts worse
|
79.7%
20 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 16.3% |
20.3%
4 pts better
|
23.9%
7.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2023-04-13 · Fire 2023-04-13
8 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (6 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2022-01-19 · Fire 2022-01-19
7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (3 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-07
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-12-12
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-07
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-01-03
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-07
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2025-01-03
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-07
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-12-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-07
K222 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2024-12-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-07
K291 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2024-12-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-07
K293 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2024-12-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-07
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-01-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-07
K331 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
Corrected 2025-01-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-07
K361 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that waiting areas, nurse’s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected.
Corrected 2025-01-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-07
K521 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2024-12-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-07
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-01-03
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-13
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-05-04
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-13
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-05-24
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-13
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-05-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-01-19
K300 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Corrected 2022-02-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-01-19
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2022-02-09
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-06
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2026-01-31
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-07
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-12-06
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-07
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-12-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-07
F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2024-12-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-07
F561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2024-12-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-07
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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 2024-12-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-07
F659 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
Corrected 2024-12-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-07
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-12-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-07
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-12-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-07
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-12-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-07
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-12-06
G · Actual harm
2023-09-05
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-10-06
G · Actual harm
2023-04-13
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-05-05
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-13
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-05-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-13
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2023-05-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-13
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-05-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-13
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-05-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-13
F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
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 2023-05-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-13
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-05-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-04-13
F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2023-05-05
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-01-19
F561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2022-03-03
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-01-19
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2022-03-03
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-01-19
F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2022-03-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-01-19
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2022-03-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-01-19
F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2022-03-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-01-19
F742 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2022-03-03
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$11,180
2023-09-05
Fine
Fine · fine $11,180
Fine
$0
2023-09-05
Payment Denial
Payment Denial · denial start 2023-10-04 · 2 days
2 day denial
$22,994
2023-04-13
Fine
Fine · fine $22,994
Fine
Ownership
Volunteers Of America National Services
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Arnold, Patti
Corporate Director · Individual
Bloom, Shawn
Corporate Director · Individual
Budzynski, Joseph
Corporate Officer · Individual
Burkes, Jane
Corporate Director · Individual
Carrington, Edwina
Corporate Director · Individual
Dale, Karen
Corporate Director · Individual
Dolan, Thomas
Corporate Director · Individual
Edeburn, Andrew
Corporate Director · Individual
Gavin, Nancy
Corporate Officer · Individual
Kikumoto, Charles
Corporate Director · Individual
King, Michael
Corporate Officer · Individual
Knapp, Keith
Corporate Director · Individual
Leblanc, James
Corporate Director · Individual
Merriman, Christine
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Nutz, Faith
Corporate Officer · Individual
Perkins, Derrick
Corporate Director · Individual
Peterson, Jeanne
Corporate Director · Individual
Rase, Nancy
Corporate Director · Individual
Volunteers Of America National Services
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Wakefield, Stephen
Corporate Director · Individual
Wilson-Geno, Sharon
Corporate Officer · Individual
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