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Walbridge Memorial Convalescent Wing
100 Pioneers Medical Center Dr, Meeker, CO 81641
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.
Certified for 30 beds, Walbridge Memorial Convalescent Wing serves Meeker in Rio Blanco County, Colorado and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1989.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Colorado median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 4 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 24 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (9, 9, 6 by cycle, most recent first), 4 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 80.0 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 25.0.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $30K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.8 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), above the Colorado median of 3.5.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Rio Blanco Co. median | Colorado median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 24 | 24 | 22 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 80.0 | 80.0 | 25.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.8 | 4.8 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | — | — | 46.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $29,981 | $29,981 | $10,033 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (1 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: 11 Dec 2025, 14 Dec 2023.
Severity mix: G ×4 D ×14 E ×3 F ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | F | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2026 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2026 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Standard survey | 15 Dec 2025 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 15 Dec 2025 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 5 Jan 2026 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 5 Jan 2026 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 5 Jan 2026 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Standard survey | 5 Jan 2026 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 15 Dec 2025 |
| 14 Dec 2023 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | G | Standard survey | 12 Jan 2024 |
| 14 Dec 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 12 Jan 2024 |
| 14 Dec 2023 | F0680 | Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. | E | Standard survey | 12 Jan 2024 |
| 14 Dec 2023 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | E | Standard survey | 12 Jan 2024 |
| 14 Dec 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jan 2024 |
| 14 Dec 2023 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jan 2024 |
| 14 Dec 2023 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jan 2024 |
| 14 Dec 2023 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jan 2024 |
| 14 Dec 2023 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jan 2024 |
| 25 Aug 2022 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 23 Sep 2022 |
| 25 Aug 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 23 Sep 2022 |
| 25 Aug 2022 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | G | Standard survey | 23 Sep 2022 |
| 25 Aug 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 23 Sep 2022 |
| 25 Aug 2022 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 23 Sep 2022 |
| 25 Aug 2022 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Standard survey | 23 Sep 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Dec 2023 | Fine | $29,981 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Colorado average. Turnover: nursing staff —, RNs —; — 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 | 18.9% | 11.1% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 3.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 11.1% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.9% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 8.8% | 11.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.5% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 14.7% | 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: government, hospital district. Legal business name: Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 08/31/2021 |
| Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/31/2021 |
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Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Walbridge Memorial Convalescent Wing been cited for?
24 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 Walbridge Memorial Convalescent Wing been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $30K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Walbridge Memorial Convalescent Wing compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.8 hours per resident per day against a Colorado median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Walbridge Memorial Convalescent Wing?
Ownership type is government, hospital district. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Walbridge Memorial Convalescent Wing last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 11 Dec 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 11 Dec 2025.
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.