D

WALSH HEALTHCARE CENTER

150 N NEVADA ST, WALSH, CO 81090
Score: 44 / 100

Walsh Healthcare Center faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 44/100. The facility ranks in the 36th percentile among Colorado nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.

Staffing levels at Walsh Healthcare Center exceed national averages, with 5.09 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 0.60 hours per resident per day is near the national average of 0.7 hours.

Recent inspections identified 17 deficiencies at Walsh Healthcare Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 4 / 20 pts
1 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 5.09 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.60 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.16 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 3.34 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.96 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.39 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

17
Total Deficiencies
Oct 15, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 17 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0851 Severity F
    Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
    Oct 15, 2025 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0923 Severity F
    Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.
    Oct 15, 2025 · Environmental Deficiencies
  • Tag 0565 Severity E
    Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
    Oct 15, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0759 Severity D
    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
    Oct 15, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0805 Severity D
    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
    Oct 15, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 4.2% 4.5% Average
Falls with major injury 1.2% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 23.0% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 2.4% 2.5% Average
ADL decline (daily activities) 13.2% 14.0% Average
Excessive weight loss 4.9% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 31.6% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 44 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 1★ → 4 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Government - Hospital district
Certified Beds
30
Provider Type
Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Oct 15, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
6