SEDGWICK COUNTY MEMORIAL NURSING HOME

Sedgwick County Memorial Nursing Home is a government-owned, county-operated skilled nursing facility located at 901 Cedar St in Julesburg, Colorado 80737. The facility holds 32 certified beds and operates as a Medicaid-certified provider. As a county government facility, it serves the surrounding Sedgwick County region in northeastern Colorado. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Sedgwick County Memorial Nursing Home holds an overall CMS star rating of 1 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating is 3 out of 5, indicating performance in line with national norms in that category. The staffing rating is 1 out of 5, indicating staffing levels that are below what CMS considers average for facilities of this type. The quality measure rating is also 1 out of 5, reflecting clinical quality indicators that fall below national averages. CMS star ratings are derived from standardized data reported by facilities and collected through state inspections, and are intended to provide a consistent basis for comparison across facilities nationwide. Sedgwick County Memorial Nursing Home is certified as a Medicaid provider, meaning it accepts Medicaid as a payment source for eligible residents. Individuals seeking placement at this facility are advised to contact the facility directly at (970) 463-6229 to confirm current availability, accepted payment types, and any applicable admission requirements. Medicare certification status should also be verified directly with the facility, as payment eligibility can affect coverage options for short-term rehabilitation and long-term care stays. When compared to national benchmarks, this facility presents a mixed profile across CMS rating categories. Its health inspection score of 3 stars aligns with the national average, while its staffing and quality measure ratings of 1 star each fall noticeably below that same national average of 3.0 stars. The overall 1-star rating reflects the combined weight of these individual category scores. As a small, 32-bed county-operated facility in a rural area of Colorado, its operational scale and geographic context may be relevant factors for families and care coordinators reviewing available options in the region. All CMS data is updated periodically, and interested parties should consult the most current CMS Care Compare records for the latest inspection findings and rating changes.