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Nursing homes in Delta County, Colorado
Delta County, Colorado, has 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 185 certified beds.
67% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (37%). Inspectors recorded 122 health deficiencies over three cycles, 65.9 per 100 beds against 26.6 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $73K across 4 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Delta County | Colorado | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 3 | 210 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 67% | 37% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 65.9 | 26.6 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.3 | 3.5 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $73K | $5.0M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizons Care Center | Eckert | 45 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 26 | 57.8 | $11K | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Willow Tree Care Centerabuse icon | Delta | 80 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 52 | 65.0 | $29K | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Paonia Care and Rehabilitation Centerabuse icon | Paonia | 60 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 44 | 73.3 | $33K | 7 Aug 2025 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | 8 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 6 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 6 |
| F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | 4 |
| F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | 4 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 2 |
| Non profit | 1 |
Chains present: Volunteers Of America Senior Living (1), Madison Creek Partners (1), Stellar Senior Living (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Delta County, Colorado?
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 185 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Delta County have the highest CMS ratings?
Horizons Care Center (3 stars), Willow Tree Care Center (2 stars), Paonia Care and Rehabilitation Center (1 stars)
How do Delta County nursing homes compare with Colorado?
67% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 37% statewide; citations run at 65.9 per 100 beds against 26.6 statewide.