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Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center
122 Hospital Rd, Brush, CO 80723
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center, in Brush, Colorado, is certified for 125 beds under non-profit, corporation ownership.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Colorado median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 4 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 13 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (7, 3, 3 by cycle, most recent first), 4 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 10.4 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 25.0.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Colorado median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 40.4%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Morgan Co. median | Colorado median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 13 | 13 | 22 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 10.4 | 10.4 | 25.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.2 | 3.9 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 40.4% | 40.4% | 46.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $10,033 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (3 in the county, 210 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Colorado average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 15 Aug 2024, 2 Mar 2023.
Severity mix: G ×4 D ×6 E ×3
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | E | Complaint investigation | 30 Dec 2025 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 5 Sep 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 7 Sep 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | D | Standard survey | 6 Sep 2024 |
| 2 Mar 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Standard survey | 14 Jan 2023 |
| 2 Mar 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 30 Mar 2023 |
| 2 Mar 2023 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 30 Mar 2023 |
| 18 Nov 2021 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 17 Dec 2021 |
| 18 Nov 2021 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | G | Standard survey | 17 Dec 2021 |
| 18 Nov 2021 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Standard survey | 17 Dec 2021 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Colorado average. Turnover: nursing staff 40.4%, RNs 43.8%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Colorado median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 13.9% | 11.1% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.1% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 7.2% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 11.3% | 11.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.6% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 16.2% | 18.8% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/1966 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Morgan County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley View Villa | Fort Morgan | 120 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4.2 | — | 1 Dec 2025 |
| South Platte Rehabilitation and Nursing LLC | Brush | 78 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 23.1 | $36K | 15 Oct 2025 |
All 3 facilities in Morgan County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center been cited for?
13 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 4 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Colorado median is 22 per facility.
Has Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident per day against a Colorado median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 3 Dec 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 15 Aug 2024.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.