WALBRIDGE MEMORIAL CONVALESCENT WING

Walbridge Memorial Convalescent Wing is a skilled nursing facility located at 100 Pioneers Medical Center Dr in Meeker, Colorado, within Rio Blanco County. The facility operates 30 certified beds and is classified as a government-owned entity under a hospital district. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, which is consistent with the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating also stands at 3 stars, reflecting results from state and federal inspection surveys conducted on-site. The staffing rating is 4 stars, indicating staffing levels that are above the national average when measured against CMS methodology. The quality measure rating is 2 stars, which falls below the national average and reflects performance on clinical outcome indicators tracked by CMS across all Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes. Walbridge Memorial Convalescent Wing is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment. As a government-operated facility under a hospital district, it may also coordinate with other public health programs and resources available in the region. Prospective residents and their families are advised to contact the facility directly at (970) 878-5047 to inquire about current availability, private pay options, and any additional accepted insurance plans. When compared to national benchmarks, Walbridge Memorial Convalescent Wing presents a mixed profile across CMS rating categories. Its overall and health inspection ratings are on par with the national average, while its staffing rating of 4 stars positions it above many facilities nationally in that domain. The quality measure rating of 2 stars, however, indicates that clinical outcome performance is below what is observed on average across the country. With 30 certified beds, it is a relatively small facility, which is common in rural areas such as Meeker. The facility's government ownership under a hospital district distinguishes it from privately owned or for-profit nursing homes and may reflect integration with the broader local healthcare infrastructure, including Pioneers Medical Center, referenced in its address.