HORIZONS CARE CENTER
11411 HIGHWAY 65, Eckert, CO 81418
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How HORIZONS CARE CENTER Compares
HORIZONS CARE CENTER is a 45-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Eckert, Colorado. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Colorado average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (8.2%) is above the Colorado average of 3.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 45 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 69% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Colorado average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 32.9% — worse than the Colorado average of 20.0% (64% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 2.8% — better than the Colorado average of 3.4%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 8.2% — worse than the Colorado average of 3.4% (143% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 16.7% — better than the Colorado average of 20.3%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against Colorado averages across 210 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask HORIZONS CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing HORIZONS CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Eckert.
How is HORIZONS CARE CENTER addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is HORIZONS CARE CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 32.9% here versus 20.0% across Colorado. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help HORIZONS CARE CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.8% here versus 3.4% across Colorado. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is HORIZONS CARE CENTER's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 69% occupancy across 45 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at HORIZONS CARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at HORIZONS CARE CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Eckert
Eckert sits in Delta County, where adults 65 and older make up about 25.9% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Colorado as a whole (14.2% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 7,959 (25.9%)
- Median age
- 47.7 years
- Median household income
- $47,968
- Median home value
- $253,500
Demographics for Delta County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Eckert.
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