Quick answers
- Where is Horizons Care Center?
- 11411 Highway 65, Eckert, CO 81418, in Delta County, Colorado.
- What is the phone number of Horizons Care Center?
- (970) 835-2600, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Horizons Care Center?
- Medicare overall rating: 3 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Horizons Care Center been fined?
- Medicare lists no fines for Horizons Care Center.
- What did inspectors find at Horizons Care Center?
- In its last three inspection cycles (January 19, 2022 to January 6, 2026), Medicare lists 25 health citations; the most serious was level G. 1 was level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Medicare ratings, explained
Star ratings are one piece of information. Visit, ask questions and talk with your doctor about what matters for your care.
Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (January 19, 2022 to January 6, 2026), Horizons Care Center had 25 health citations; the most serious was level G (actual harm to residents). 1 of them was level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). Medicare lists no fines or payment denials for it in the last three years. Nurse staffing is 2.72 hours per resident per day; the Colorado average is 3.69 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: November 7, 2024 — 11 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: November 7, 2024 (standard health inspection); January 6, 2026 (complaint investigation).
Show 11 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0880 Level F
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0812 Level E
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0554 Level D
“Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.”
F0561 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.”
F0584 Level D
“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.”
F0659 Level D
“Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.”
F0677 Level D
“Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.”
F0686 Level D
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0842 Level D
“Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”
Previous cycle: April 13, 2023 — 8 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: April 13, 2023 (standard health inspection).
F0689 Level G
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 7 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0880 Level F
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0658 Level D
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0677 Level D
“Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.”
F0686 Level D
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
F0690 Level D
“Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0697 Level D
“Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.”
Earlier cycle: January 19, 2022 — 6 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: January 19, 2022 (standard health inspection).
Show 6 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0561 Level E
“Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.”
F0600 Level E
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
F0610 Level E
“Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0645 Level D
“PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities”
F0742 Level D
“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.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Fire safety citations (17)
K0321 Level F
“Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.”
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0761 Level F
“To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.”
K0211 Level E
“Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.”
K0222 Level D
“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.”
K0291 Level D
“Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.”
K0293 Level D
“Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.”
K0324 Level D
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
K0331 Level D
“Construct fire resistant interior walls.”
K0361 Level D
“Ensure that waiting areas, nurse’s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected.”
K0521 Level D
“Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.”
K0918 Level D
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0363 Level F
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0300 Level D
“Meet other general requirements that are deficient.”
K0353 Level D
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | Colorado | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.73 | 0.81 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.68 | 0.68 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 1.30 | 2.20 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 2.72 | 3.69 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 2.18 | 3.26 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.48 | 0.60 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 63.2% | 47.0% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 42.9% | 44.4% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Part of a group of 6 nursing homes: Volunteers of America Senior Living.
Legal business name: Volunteers of America Care Facilities.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (2)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteers of America National Services | Direct owner | NOT APPLICABLE | January 16, 2015 |
| Volunteers of America National Services | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | January 16, 2015 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 45 |
| Average residents per day | 37.4 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | Non-profit – corporation |
| Group or chain (affiliated entity) | Volunteers of America Senior Living |
| Legal business name | Volunteers of America Care Facilities |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1989-07-01 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 11411 Highway 65, Eckert, CO 81418 |
| County | Delta County |
| State | Colorado |
| Phone | (970) 835‑2600 |
| CMS Certification Number | 065258 |
| Name in Medicare records | HORIZONS CARE CENTER |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Willow Tree Care Center8.2 mi · Delta, CO · 2 of 5 stars
- Colorow Care Center14 mi · Olathe, CO · 2 of 5 stars
- Paonia Care and Rehabilitation Center22 mi · Paonia, CO · 1 of 5 stars
- Hope Springs Care Center25 mi · Montrose, CO · 2 of 5 stars
- Valley Manor Care Center25 mi · Montrose, CO · 4 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Delta County Memorial Hospital6.5 mi · Delta, CO · Acute Care Hospital
- Montrose Regional Health24 mi · Montrose, CO · Acute Care Hospital
- Grand Junction VA Medical Center35 mi · Grand Junction, CO · Federal/VA Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13