Walbridge Memorial Convalescent Wing
Meeker, CO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 065264) · 30 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $29,981
Phone: (970) 878-5047 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Walbridge Memorial Convalescent Wing has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Colorado state average of 3.13. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Walbridge Memorial Convalescent Wing reports total nurse staffing of about 4.79 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.5 RN hours per resident per day, earning a CMS staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars. CMS has not reported a nursing staff turnover percentage for this facility in the available data.
Walbridge Memorial Convalescent Wing has 1 federal fine on record totaling $29,981.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS data does not show an abuse icon flag for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Walbridge Memorial Convalescent Wing is a 30-bed nursing home in Meeker, Rio Blanco County, Colorado, with an average of 28.2 residents. The facility is government-owned, operated by a hospital district, and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since December 1989.
According to CMS Care Compare, Walbridge Memorial holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Colorado state average of 3.13. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 2 stars, and staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing hours of 4.79 hours per resident per day, with 0.495 RN hours per resident per day. CMS has not reported a specific nursing staff turnover percentage in the data provided for this facility.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $29,981.00 for this facility. There are 0 payment denials on record. CMS's data for this facility does not indicate an abuse icon flag, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes with a history of serious, persistent quality problems that receive increased CMS oversight.
There is no indication in the data that this facility is part of a multi-facility chain, and no ownership change has occurred in the past 12 months. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided; families should confirm current details directly with the facility or on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Walbridge Memorial Convalescent Wing has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Colorado state average of 3.13.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.79 hours per resident per day, including 0.495 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars; turnover data is not reported in this dataset.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $29,981.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data does not indicate an abuse icon flag, and the facility is not listed in CMS's Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 30 beds with an average daily census of 28.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is government-owned, operated by a hospital district, and the data does not indicate it is part of a multi-facility chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on December 1, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 3, 3, 4, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 9708785047 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not part of the CMS dataset; contact the facility at 9708785047 to arrange a tour.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/065264?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.