Baca County, Colorado · Nursing home
Walsh Healthcare Center
2 of 5 overall from CMS
150 N Nevada St, Walsh, CO 81090
At a glance
- Overall rating 2 of 5 Below the state average of 3.2
- Nurse time per resident, per day Not reported
- Nursing staff who left in a year Not reported
- Health citations, last 3 inspection cycles 17 None at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years None None listed by CMS
- Certified beds in use 76.7% of 30 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
Walsh Healthcare Center is a 30-bed nursing home in Walsh, Colorado (Baca County). CMS rates it 2 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. CMS lists no fines in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 30
- Residents per day (average)
- 23.0
- Certified since
- 1991 (35 yrs)
Government - Hospital district Participates in Medicaid
Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.
Terms used on this page
- CMS
- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
- Certified beds
- The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
- Deficiency or citation
- A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
- Actual harm
- Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
- Immediate jeopardy
- Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
- Inspection cycle
- A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
- Special Focus Facility (SFF)
- A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program
Questions to ask Walsh Healthcare Center
Chosen from this home's public data.
- What is the daily private-pay rate, and are Medicaid beds available now?CMS does not publish prices
- Can we visit at a mealtime and again on a weekend?General
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 2 of 5 Colorado average 3.2
- Health inspections 3 of 5 Colorado average 2.7
- Staffing 1 of 5 Colorado average 3.2
- Quality measures 2 of 5 Colorado average 4.1
The vertical line marks the Colorado average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings
Nurse staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.
What these roles do
Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.
- All nursing staff Not reported Colorado average 3.72
- Nurse aides Not reported Colorado average 2.21
- Licensed practical nurses Not reported Colorado average 0.68
- Registered nurses Not reported Colorado average 0.82
- All staff, weekends Not reported Colorado average 3.29
How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 10 hours. The vertical line marks the Colorado average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.
- Nursing staff turnoverNot reported
- Colorado average47.1%
- Registered nurse turnoverNot reported
- Colorado average44.6%
Quality measures
CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the Colorado and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 11.8% | 13.4% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 8.8% | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.2% | 1.4% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 4.1% | 8.8% | 12.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 5.0% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% | 93.5% | 93.6% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 13.5% | 13.3% | 14.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 28.8% | 11.5% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% | 94.7% | 95.5% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.6% | 3.4% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 24.2% | 21.2% | 19.0% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 23.6% | 20.0% | 15.4% |
| ★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 3.80 | 1.38 | 1.90 |
| ★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 4.08 | 1.74 | 1.78 |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% | 76.4% | 82.0% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Too few residents or stays to report | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | Too few residents or stays to report | 75.6% | 79.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | Too few residents or stays to report | 20.3% | 23.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | Too few residents or stays to report | 12.1% | 12.0% |
Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 17 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. None was graded as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
| Standard inspection | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2025 | 6 | 1 |
| Jan 24, 2024 | 4 | 2 |
| Sep 29, 2022 | 7 | 12 |
Colorado homes averaged 8.7 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.
Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (17)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 14, 2025)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.
Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 12, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 15, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 15, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 15, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 15, 2025)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 8, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 8, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 8, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 8, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 29, 2022)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 29, 2022)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 29, 2022)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 29, 2022)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 29, 2022)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 29, 2022)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 29, 2022)
What severity letters A to L mean
Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".
Penalties, past three years
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this home in the past three years.
Colorado homes averaged 1.1 fines and $22,802 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.
Cost
Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.
Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Compared within Colorado
- Size207 of 210 by certified beds
- Colorado average residents per day74.9
- ChainNone listed
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Baca County2
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Walsh Healthcare Center?
Walsh Healthcare Center has an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 3, staffing is 1 and quality measures is 2.
How many beds does Walsh Healthcare Center have?
Walsh Healthcare Center has 30 certified beds. It averages 23.0 residents per day, about 76.7% of its certified beds.
Has Walsh Healthcare Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
Does Walsh Healthcare Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Guides for families looking at this home
- Understanding the recordWhat to ask on a nursing home tourQuestions that turn a home's public record into a useful conversation when you tour, plus what to look for yourself.
- Understanding the recordInspection severity letters A to LHow inspectors grade each deficiency by harm and by how many residents were affected.
- Understanding the recordHow to read CMS star ratingsWhat the overall, health inspection, staffing and quality measure ratings cover, and what they leave out.
Nearest nursing homes
- 5 of 5 Southeast Colorado Hospital LTC 56beds 67.1%in use 6.36nurse hours a day
- 2 of 5 Stanton County Health Care Facility Ltcu 25beds 79.2%in use 5.27nurse hours a day
- 5 of 5 Holly Care Center 45beds 70.9%in use 2.93nurse hours a day
Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Baca County
Who to call in Colorado
These offices serve residents of every nursing home in Colorado.
- Long-term care ombudsman Colorado State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program 303-862-3524 (Email cdhs_ltcombudsman@state.co.us. The program's 'Find an Ombudsman' page lists local offices.) An advocate for residents and their families.
- File a complaint about a nursing home CDPHE Health Facilities complaint intake (nursing homes) 303-692-2442 (Also 1-800-886-7689, ext. 2442. Email cdphe.hfdintake@state.co.us; an online complaint intake form is also available.) The state agency that inspects nursing homes.
Colorado staffing, bed-hold and Medicaid rules · Residents' rights in every state
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 06A175. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov
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