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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center

122 Hospital Rd, Brush, CO 80723

Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center, a 125-bed non profit - corporation nursing facility in Brush, CO, holds a 2-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #139 of 209 rated homes in CO on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. 4 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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2 / 5
Below average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#139 of 209
In-state rank among rated CO homes
4.22
Above average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
13
Inspection findings · 4 serious

The verdict

Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center, a 125-bed non profit - corporation nursing facility in Brush, CO, holds a 2-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #139 of 209 rated homes in CO on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. 4 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

2 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#139 of 209
In-state rank among rated CO homes
4.22
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
13
Inspection findings · 4 serious

CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.

In-state ownership mix · peer inventory

How 210 CO nursing homes split by ownership sector

This facility is recorded as Non profit - Corporation. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

2/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

3/5

Long-Stay Quality

3/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
065163
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
125
Residents
82
In Hospital
No
County
Morgan
Last Inspection
Aug 15, 2024
Abuse citation on record

Staffing Data

How the 4.22 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.56 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
0.75
CNA Hours
2.91
Total Nursing Hours
4.22 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.01
Nursing Turnover
40.4%
RN Turnover
43.8%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center ranks #139 of 209 rated nursing homes in CO on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center operates 125 certified beds in Brush, CO with approximately 82 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars (health inspection 2★ · staffing 4★ · quality 3★).

The inspection file contains 13 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 4 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. CMS has not levied any fines or payment denials against this facility. Reported nurse staffing runs 4.22 total hours per resident day (national average 3.86); RN hours specifically are 0.56 per resident day.

Classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 40.4% (CMS payroll-based measure).

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (13 most recent)

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 3, 2025 Tag: 0600

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 30, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 15, 2024 Tag: 0730

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 6, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 15, 2024 Tag: 0700

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.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 13, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 15, 2024 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 7, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 15, 2024 Tag: 0658

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 13, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 15, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 5, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Aug 15, 2024 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 13, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 2, 2023 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 30, 2023

G - Isolated - Actual harm Mar 2, 2023 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 30, 2023

G - Isolated - Actual harm Mar 2, 2023 Tag: 0600

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 14, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 18, 2021 Tag: 0744

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 17, 2021

G - Isolated - Actual harm Nov 18, 2021 Tag: 0758

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 17, 2021

G - Isolated - Actual harm Nov 18, 2021 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 17, 2021

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 13.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 2.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 7.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 11.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 3.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 16.2% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 1.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 11.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 0.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 95.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 6.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 97.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 26.3% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 73.9% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 70.2% No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center, both outside CO so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center

The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.

  • The CO registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View CO registry
  • Peer homes near 125 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in CO. Compare a similar-size peer
  • CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work

CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center?
Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (2★), staffing levels (4★), and quality measures (3★).
Where does Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center rank among nursing homes in CO?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center ranks 139th among 209 rated nursing homes in CO (#139 of 209). CMS force-curves the overall star within each state, so this peer set is the honest comparison.
What are the staffing levels at Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center?
Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center reports 4.22 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 0.56 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 40.4%.
How many beds does Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center have?
Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center has 125 certified beds with approximately 82 residents. The facility is located at 122 Hospital Rd, Brush, CO 80723.
Does Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center has 13 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 4 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center received any fines or penalties?
No, Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center?
Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center is classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center was on Aug 15, 2024. The facility received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center?
Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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