nursing home in Eckert, CO
Horizons Care Center
11411 Highway 65, Eckert, CO 81418 · (970) 835-2600
★★★★★3
Average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★3
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★2
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Horizons Care Center at a glance
Horizons Care Center is a 45-bed non-profit nursing home in Eckert, Colorado (Delta County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, close to the Colorado average of 3.2.
Residents receive about 4 hours of nursing care per day (1.1 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.7 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (November 7, 2024) found 11 health citations. The Colorado average is 8.7.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 53.7% per year (state average 47.1%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 45
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Volunteers of America Senior Living
- Medicare-certified since
- July 1, 1989
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Delta County
- CMS Certification Number
- 065258
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Average |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Average |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.97 hrs | 3.72 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Average |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.05 hrs | 0.82 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.96 hrs | 2.21 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.32 hrs | 3.29 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Average |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 53.7% | 47.1% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 42.9% | 44.6% | 42.9% | Average |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 11 | 9 | 9 | Worse |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 1 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 65 | 74 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $22,802 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 45 | 94 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 31 | 75 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 69.1% | 80.7% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 2.8% | 3.4% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 8.2% | 3.4% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 32.9% | 20% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 2.9% | 1.4% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 22.3% | 13.4% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 20.6% | 13.3% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 3.3% | 4.7% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 5.6% | 8.8% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 18.6% | 11.5% | 19.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 22.5% | 21.2% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 94.7% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 93.5% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 59.7% | 75.6% | 79.8% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 76.4% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 26 health deficiencies and 17 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 2 citations involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 6, 2026 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 31, 2026 |
| November 7, 2024 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 3, 2025 |
| November 7, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 12, 2024 |
| November 7, 2024 Fire safety | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0761 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 3, 2025 |
| November 7, 2024 Fire safety | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0211 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 10, 2024 |
| November 7, 2024 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 3, 2025 |
| November 7, 2024 Fire safety | Construct fire resistant interior walls. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0331 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 3, 2025 |
| November 7, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0521 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 10, 2024 |
| November 7, 2024 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 3, 2025 |
| November 7, 2024 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. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 5, 2024 |
| November 7, 2024 Fire safety | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0291 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 10, 2024 |
| November 7, 2024 Fire safety | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0293 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 10, 2024 |
| November 7, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure that waiting areas, nurse’s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0361 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 3, 2025 |
| November 7, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 6, 2024 |
| November 7, 2024 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 6, 2024 |
| November 7, 2024 Standard | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 6, 2024 |
| November 7, 2024 Standard | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0554 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 6, 2024 |
| November 7, 2024 Standard | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0561 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 6, 2024 |
| November 7, 2024 Standard | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 6, 2024 |
| November 7, 2024 Standard | Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0659 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 6, 2024 |
| November 7, 2024 Standard | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 6, 2024 |
| November 7, 2024 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 6, 2024 |
| November 7, 2024 Standard | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 6, 2024 |
| September 5, 2023 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected October 6, 2023 |
| April 13, 2023 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 25, 2023 |
| April 13, 2023 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 24, 2023 |
| April 13, 2023 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 4, 2023 |
| April 13, 2023 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected May 5, 2023 |
| April 13, 2023 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 5, 2023 |
| April 13, 2023 Standard | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0697 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 5, 2023 |
| April 13, 2023 Standard | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 5, 2023 |
| April 13, 2023 Standard | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 5, 2023 |
| April 13, 2023 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 5, 2023 |
| April 13, 2023 Standard | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 5, 2023 |
| April 13, 2023 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 5, 2023 |
| January 19, 2022 Fire safety | Meet other general requirements that are deficient. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0300 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 9, 2022 |
| January 19, 2022 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 9, 2022 |
| January 19, 2022 Standard | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0561 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 3, 2022 |
| January 19, 2022 Standard | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 3, 2022 |
| January 19, 2022 Standard | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 3, 2022 |
| January 19, 2022 Standard | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 3, 2022 |
| January 19, 2022 Standard | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0645 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 3, 2022 |
| January 19, 2022 Standard | 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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0742 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 3, 2022 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUDZYNSKI, JOSEPH Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/02/2012 |
| FUNK, DORY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/31/2025 |
| JONES, RONDA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/27/2023 |
| NUTZ, FAITH Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2018 |
| SOCZYNSKI, PAUL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/20/2025 |
| VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA NATIONAL SERVICES Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/28/2026 |
| BLOOM, SHAWN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/23/2010 |
| ERICKSON, KAREN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2022 |
| HACKETT, KAREN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2023 |
| JACKSON, CARMEN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2025 |
| MULLEN, BETH Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2023 |
| PERKINS, DERRICK Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2019 |
| PETERSON, JEANNE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2017 |
| SHERIDAN, PATRICK Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2023 |
| STRINGFELLOW, JANET Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2024 |
| VIGEE, VORIS Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2022 |
| BEATY, DEJERNETTE Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2025 |
| BUDZYNSKI, JOSEPH Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/02/2012 |
| CHAKRAVARTY, DEBASHISH Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2025 |
| HACKETT, KAREN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2025 |
| KING, MICHAEL Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2010 |
| MULLEN, BETH Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2025 |
| NISIVOCCIA, DAVID Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2024 |
| NUTZ, FAITH Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2018 |
| PASKOFF, DAVID Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2024 |
| PERKINS, DERRICK Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2024 |
| VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA NATIONAL SERVICES Organization | direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/16/2015 |
| FUNK, DORY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2013 |
| JONES, RONDA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/27/2023 |
| SOCZYNSKI, PAUL Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/20/2025 |
| VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA NATIONAL SERVICES Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/16/2015 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Horizons Care Center's rating?
Horizons Care Center has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Colorado nursing homes is 3.2 stars.
How many inspection citations did Horizons Care Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 11 citations, compared with a Colorado average of 8.7. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Horizons Care Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Horizons Care Center?
It is non profit - corporation and part of Volunteers of America Senior Living. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Horizons Care Center and how do I contact it?
Horizons Care Center is at 11411 Highway 65, Eckert, CO 81418. Phone: (970) 835-2600.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.