Quick answers
- Where is Walbridge Memorial Convalescent Wing?
- 100 Pioneers Medical Center Dr, Meeker, CO 81641, in Rio Blanco County, Colorado.
- What is the phone number of Walbridge Memorial Convalescent Wing?
- (970) 878-5047, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Walbridge Memorial Convalescent Wing?
- Medicare overall rating: 4 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Walbridge Memorial Convalescent Wing been fined?
- Medicare lists 1 fine totaling $29,981.
- What did inspectors find at Walbridge Memorial Convalescent Wing?
- In its last three inspection cycles (August 25, 2022 to December 11, 2025), Medicare lists 24 health citations; the most serious was level G. 4 were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (August 25, 2022 to December 11, 2025), Walbridge Memorial Convalescent Wing had 24 health citations; the most serious was level G (actual harm to residents). 4 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $29,981 in total (1 fine, the latest on December 14, 2023). Nurse staffing is 4.98 hours per resident per day; the Colorado average is 3.69 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: December 11, 2025 — 9 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: December 11, 2025 (standard health inspection).
Show 9 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0803 Level F
“Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.”
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0584 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.”
F0610 Level D
“Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.”
F0658 Level D
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0688 Level D
“Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0740 Level D
“Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
Previous cycle: December 14, 2023 — 9 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: December 14, 2023 (standard health inspection).
F0740 Level G
“Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 8 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0680 Level E
“Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.”
F0803 Level E
“Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.”
F0677 Level D
“Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.”
F0679 Level D
“Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.”
F0744 Level D
“Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.”
F0758 Level D
“Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.”
F0881 Level D
“Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.”
Earlier cycle: August 25, 2022 — 6 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: August 25, 2022 (standard health inspection).
F0686 Level G
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
F0689 Level G
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
F0692 Level G
“Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 3 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0744 Level D
“Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
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Fire safety citations (16)
E0004 Level F
“Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).”
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0371 Level F
“Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke.”
K0163 Level D
“Install noncombustible or limited-combustible interior walls.”
K0355 Level D
“Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.”
K0711 Level D
“Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.”
K0908 Level D
“Ensure gas and vacuum systems are inspected and tested as part of a maintenance program.”
K0918 Level D
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0345 Level F
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0371 Level F
“Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke.”
K0524 Level F
“Ensure that gas fire places are out of the reach of patients and can be shut off if unit is working improperly.”
K0761 Level F
“To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.”
K0918 Level D
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0371 Level F
“Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke.”
K0712 Level F
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $29,981 (1 fine). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| December 14, 2023 | Fine | $29,981 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | Colorado | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.64 | 0.81 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 1.56 | 0.68 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.79 | 2.20 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 4.98 | 3.69 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 4.02 | 3.26 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.30 | 0.60 | 0.48 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Legal business name: Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (1)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District | Direct owner | 100% | August 31, 2021 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
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Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 30 |
| Average residents per day | 28.8 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | Government – hospital district |
| Legal business name | Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1989-12-01 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 100 Pioneers Medical Center Dr, Meeker, CO 81641 |
| County | Rio Blanco County |
| State | Colorado |
| Phone | (970) 878‑5047 |
| CMS Certification Number | 065264 |
| Name in Medicare records | WALBRIDGE MEMORIAL CONVALESCENT WING |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District8.2 mi · Meeker, CO · Critical Access Hospital
- Grand River Hospital District22 mi · Rifle, CO · Critical Access Hospital
- The Memorial Hospital38 mi · Craig, CO · Critical Access Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13