CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 0651632026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Eben Ezer Lutheran Care Center

122 Hospital Rd · Brush, CO 80723 · Morgan County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★☆☆☆2/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds125CMS provider file
Recent citation rows33current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current CMS penalties file
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The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12024-08-1572024-08-155
Cycle 22023-03-0232023-03-025
Cycle 32021-11-1832021-11-1810
02 / CITATION DETAIL

33 rows in the current release

4 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 6 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2025-12-03 · HEALTHF0600Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-30 · complaint
2024-08-15 · HEALTHF0658Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-13
2024-08-15 · HEALTHF0689Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-07
2024-08-15 · HEALTHF0700Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-13
2024-08-15 · HEALTHF0730Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-06
2024-08-15 · HEALTHF0812Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-13
2024-08-15 · HEALTHF0880Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-05
2024-08-15 · FIREK0342Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-09-30
2024-08-15 · FIREK0351Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-08-29
2024-08-15 · FIREK0353Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-14
2024-08-15 · FIREK0355Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-11
2024-08-15 · FIREK0521Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Services Deficiencies

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-14
2023-03-02 · HEALTHF0600Severity G · isolated actual harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Past Non-Compliance · 2023-01-14
2023-03-02 · HEALTHF0689Severity G · isolated actual harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-03-30
2023-03-02 · HEALTHF0761Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-03-30
2023-03-02 · FIREK0211Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-05-04
2023-03-02 · FIREK0291Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-06-01
2023-03-02 · FIREK0345Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-06-01
2023-03-02 · FIREK0363Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-06-01
2023-03-02 · FIREK0372Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-06-09
2021-11-18 · HEALTHF0689Severity G · isolated actual harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2021-12-17
2021-11-18 · HEALTHF0744Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2021-12-17
2021-11-18 · HEALTHF0758Severity G · isolated actual harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2021-12-17
2021-11-18 · FIREK0324Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-02-08
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

Penalties reported by CMS

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file.
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • HERGENRETER, SHELLYIndividual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/01/2007
  • MASON, LESLIEIndividual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/03/2011
  • BASS, SONYOUIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2024
  • CHAPIN, ROBERTIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2024
  • FRASIER, MARKIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2024
  • LEE, MICHAELIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2024
  • LEFEVER, TRAVISIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2024
  • SCHAEFER, ROGERIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2024
  • TEKRONEY, MICHAELIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2024
  • THISTLE, JENNIFERIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2024
  • VANNOY, DOUGLASIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2024
  • HERGENRETER, SHELLYIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/06/2005
  • MASON, LESLIEIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/03/2011
  • EBEN EZER LUTHERAN CARE CENTEROrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/1966
  • BASS, SONYOUIndividual · TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/01/2007
  • CHAPIN, ROBERTIndividual · TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2009
  • FRASIER, MARKIndividual · TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2019
  • LEE, MICHAELIndividual · TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2022

Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Reported hours and turnover

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours4.22per resident day
RN hours0.56per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.83per resident day
Staff turnover40.4%CMS reported field
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