WALSH HEALTHCARE CENTER

Walsh Healthcare Center is a government-operated skilled nursing facility located at 150 N Nevada St in Walsh, Colorado, within Baca County. The facility operates under a hospital district ownership structure and holds a total of 30 certified beds. Walsh Healthcare Center is classified as an active Medicaid-certified facility. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities based on three primary domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Walsh Healthcare Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5. This overall rating falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection domain received a rating of 3 stars, which is at the national average. The staffing domain received a rating of 1 star, which is notably below the national average. The quality measure domain received a rating of 2 stars, also below the national average. These individual domain ratings contribute to the facility's overall 2-star designation. Walsh Healthcare Center accepts Medicaid as a form of payment, consistent with its classification as a Medicaid-certified facility. Prospective residents and their families should contact the facility directly at (719) 324-5262 to inquire about current availability, specific payment options, and whether Medicare or private pay arrangements are accepted in addition to Medicaid coverage. When compared to national benchmarks, Walsh Healthcare Center presents a mixed profile across its rated domains. The health inspection rating of 3 stars places it on par with national norms, while the staffing rating of 1 star represents a significant gap below the national average. The quality measure rating of 2 stars is also below average. The overall 2-star rating indicates that the facility performs below average on the composite CMS evaluation framework. As a 30-bed, government-operated facility in a rural Colorado county, Walsh Healthcare Center serves a limited geographic area. The CMS ratings are derived from publicly reported data and are updated periodically to reflect inspection results, staffing reports, and clinical quality outcomes.