Government Medicare Medicaid

WALSH HEALTHCARE CENTER

150 N NEVADA ST, Walsh, CO 81090

2.0 CMS Rating
Government - Hospital district
30 Certified Beds
56 Safety Score

Based on 2026 CMS Data

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Care Quality Indicators

Pressure Ulcers (High Risk) 5.38%

Lower is better

Antipsychotic Medication Use 23.94%

Lower is better

Falls with Major Injury 2.53%

Lower is better

How WALSH HEALTHCARE CENTER Compares

WALSH HEALTHCARE CENTER is a 30-bed government-owned nursing facility in Walsh, Colorado. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Colorado average of 3.2 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is staffing at 1 star. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (5.4%) is above the Colorado average of 3.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 30 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 72% occupied.

By the numbers vs. Colorado average

  • Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 23.9% — worse than the Colorado average of 20.0%.
  • Falls with major injury: 2.5% — better than the Colorado average of 3.4%.
  • High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.4% — worse than the Colorado average of 3.6% (50% higher).

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Colorado averages across 210 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

Questions to Ask WALSH HEALTHCARE CENTER

Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing WALSH HEALTHCARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Walsh.

How is WALSH HEALTHCARE CENTER addressing its staffing levels rating?

CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.

What is WALSH HEALTHCARE CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?

Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 23.9% here versus 20.0% across Colorado. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

What practices help WALSH HEALTHCARE CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?

Falls with major injury is 2.5% here versus 3.4% across Colorado. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

How can a new family connect with existing councils at WALSH HEALTHCARE CENTER?

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 WALSH HEALTHCARE CENTER?

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 Walsh

Walsh sits in Baca County, where adults 65 and older make up about 26.3% of the population — a higher share of seniors than 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+
938 (26.3%)
Median age
45.9 years
Median household income
$34,655
Median home value
$98,800

Demographics for Baca County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Walsh.

Facility Details

CMS Provider ID 06A175
County Baca
Total Beds 30
Occupied Beds 22
Occupancy Rate 72%
Ownership Government - Hospital district

Location

150 N NEVADA ST, Walsh, CO 81090

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Important Data Disclaimer

All facility information, ratings, and quality metrics displayed on this page are sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog. Data was last updated: June 5, 2026.

ElderVoice does not endorse, recommend, or guarantee any nursing home facility. The Safety Score is a proprietary calculation based on publicly available CMS data and is provided for informational purposes only. It should not be the sole factor in your care decisions.

We strongly recommend visiting facilities in person, speaking with staff and current residents' families, and verifying all information directly with the facility before making any decisions. For official Medicare ratings and complaint information, visit Medicare Care Compare.