Walbridge Memorial Convalescent Wing
100 Pioneers Medical Center Dr, Meeker, CO 81641 · (970) 878-5047
Government - Hospital district · 30 certified beds
Walbridge Memorial Convalescent Wing has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in December 2025, found 9 citations (the Colorado average is 8.7). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $29,981 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on December 11, 2025 found 9 citations. What an inspection citation means
- 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.December 11, 2025 · F0803 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.December 11, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- 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.December 11, 2025 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.December 11, 2025 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.December 11, 2025 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.December 11, 2025 · F0688 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.December 11, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.December 11, 2025 · F0740 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.December 11, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
No citations from complaint inspections in the last three years.
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $29,981December 14, 2023
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Colorado average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.79 | 3.72 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.50 | 0.82 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.36 | 0.68 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.93 | 2.21 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | Not available | 47.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - Hospital district |
| Certified beds | 30 |
| Average residents per day | 28.2 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Heritage Park Care Center Carbondale · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Yampa Valley Healthcare Center Craig · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Castle Peak Senior Life and Rehabilitation Eagle · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Glenwood Springs Healthcare Glenwood Springs · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Grand River Health Care Center Rifle · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Walbridge Memorial Convalescent Wing on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.