WALBRIDGE MEMORIAL CONVALESCENT WING
100 PIONEERS MEDICAL CENTER DR, Meeker, CO 81641
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How WALBRIDGE MEMORIAL CONVALESCENT WING Compares
WALBRIDGE MEMORIAL CONVALESCENT WING is a 30-bed government-owned nursing facility in Meeker, Colorado. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Colorado average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.7%) is below the Colorado average of 3.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 30 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 97% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Colorado average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 14.0% — better than the Colorado average of 20.0% (30% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 1.7% — better than the Colorado average of 3.4% (49% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.5% — worse than the Colorado average of 3.6%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Colorado averages across 210 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask WALBRIDGE MEMORIAL CONVALESCENT WING
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing WALBRIDGE MEMORIAL CONVALESCENT WING with other nursing homes in Meeker.
How is WALBRIDGE MEMORIAL CONVALESCENT WING addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help WALBRIDGE MEMORIAL CONVALESCENT WING keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 14.0% here versus 20.0% across Colorado. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help WALBRIDGE MEMORIAL CONVALESCENT WING keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.7% here versus 3.4% across Colorado. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does WALBRIDGE MEMORIAL CONVALESCENT WING maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 97% occupancy across 30 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at WALBRIDGE MEMORIAL CONVALESCENT WING?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at WALBRIDGE MEMORIAL CONVALESCENT WING?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Meeker
Meeker sits in Rio Blanco County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.4% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Colorado as a whole (14.2% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 980 (15.4%)
- Median age
- 37.6 years
- Median household income
- $54,247
- Median home value
- $218,500
Demographics for Rio Blanco County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Meeker.
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