Walsh Healthcare Center
Walsh, CO · Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 06A175) · 30 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (719) 324-5262 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Walsh Healthcare Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Colorado state average of 3.13 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
CMS has not reported total nurse hours per resident per day, RN hours per resident per day, or turnover percentage for Walsh Healthcare Center in the available data. However, its CMS staffing star rating is 1 out of 5, the lowest possible score.
Walsh Healthcare Center has no federal fines on record — zero fines totaling $0.00 — and no payment denials according to CMS data. CMS does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Walsh Healthcare Center is a Medicaid-certified nursing home located in Walsh, Baca County, Colorado. The facility is certified for 30 beds and reports an average of 23 residents. It is operated under a government ownership structure — specifically a hospital district — and has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since July 1, 1991.
According to CMS Care Compare, Walsh Healthcare Center holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which falls below the Colorado state average of 3.13 stars. The facility's four CMS component ratings are: Health Inspection — 3 stars; Quality Measures (QM) — 2 stars; and Staffing — 1 star, the lowest possible staffing score.
CMS staffing data for total nurse hours per resident per day and RN hours per resident per day, as well as nursing staff turnover percentage, were not provided in the available data. Families should verify current staffing figures directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Regarding its penalty record, CMS data shows no federal fines on record for Walsh Healthcare Center — zero fines totaling $0.00 — and zero payment denials. No abuse icon designation or Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the available data. There has been no ownership change reported in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. No chain affiliation information was provided for this facility.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare and reflects the most recent vintage of data supplied. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection record and confirm current details directly through the Care Compare website.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Walsh Healthcare Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Colorado state average of 3.13 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
CMS lists this facility's provider type as Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS gives this facility a staffing rating of 1 out of 5 stars; specific nurse hours per resident and turnover percentage were not provided in the available data, so contact the facility at 7193245262 or check Medicare Care Compare for current figures.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and zero payment denials for Walsh Healthcare Center.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Walsh Healthcare Center is certified for 30 beds and reports an average of 23 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is owned by a government hospital district; no chain affiliation information was provided in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since July 1, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Quality Measures, and Staffing; Walsh Healthcare Center scores 2, 3, 2, and 1 stars respectively on these measures.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The available data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 7193245262 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7193245262 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/06A175?state=CO.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.