Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center
Brush, CO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 065163) · 125 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (970) 842-2861 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Colorado state average of 3.13. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 4.22 hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 40.4%. CMS gives this facility a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5.
Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. However, CMS does display its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Brush, Colorado (Morgan County), certified for Medicare and Medicaid since July 1981. The facility is licensed for 125 beds and has an average daily census of 82.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Colorado state average of 3.13. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 3 stars, and staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 4.22, including 0.56 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record for this facility.
Importantly, CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility. Families should review the detailed inspection record on Care Compare to understand the circumstances behind this designation before making a decision.
This facility has not been flagged under the CMS Special Focus Facility program, and there is no indication of a change in ownership in the past 12 months. No chain affiliation data was provided for this facility.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as reported at the time of this listing's data vintage.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Colorado state average of 3.13.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.22 hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours per resident per day, with a 40.4% nursing turnover rate; CMS rates staffing 4 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines, $0.00 in total fines, and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays an abuse icon for this facility, meaning families should review the inspection record on Care Compare; it is not listed under the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 125 beds with an average daily census of 82.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center is owned by a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation data was provided in CMS records.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on July 1, 1981.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (2 stars), health inspections (2 stars), quality measures (3 stars), and staffing (4 stars), which combine to form the overall rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 970-842-2861 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided CMS data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 970-842-2861 to schedule a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/065163?state=CO.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.