WALSH HEALTHCARE CENTER
150 N NEVADA ST, Walsh, CO 81090
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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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.
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