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A
Very Good

WALBRIDGE MEMORIAL CONVALESCENT WING

100 PIONEERS MEDICAL CENTER DR · MEEKER, CO 81641

9708785047 · Government - Hospital district

30 beds29.8 residents55 staff
CMS Five-Star Ratings
Overall
★★★★★
Staffing
★★★★★
Quality
★★★★★
Inspections
★★★★★
Staffing Grades
A
Very Good
Total Staff
A
Very Good
RN Staff
A
Very Good
Overall
✓CMS Benchmark(≥ 3.48 HPRD)
✓RN Recommendation(≥ 0.75 HPRD)
✓Research Standard(≥ 4.10 HPRD)
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What This Means in Plain English

WALBRIDGE MEMORIAL CONVALESCENT WING receives an overall staffing grade of A (Very Good). With 4.142 total nurse hours per resident per day, this facility meets the CMS staffing benchmark and has adequate registered nurse (RN) coverage. It is 0.29 HPRD above the national average.

Weekend staffing stays relatively consistent — dropping 7.57% compared to weekdays. The facility relies heavily on temporary agency staff (34.53% of hours), suggesting potential workforce instability.

Staffing levels have remained relatively stable over recent quarters.

🔍 Areas of Concern (1)

⚠️34.53% of nursing hours come from agency/contract workers. High contractor reliance often means less continuity of care — staff who don't know the residents.

✨ Strengths (4)

✅Meets the CMS staffing benchmark (≥ 3.48 HPRD)
✅Meets the research-recommended RN staffing level (≥ 0.75 HPRD)
✅No days with zero registered nurse hours this quarter
✅Consistent weekend staffing — only 7.57% drop-off
Total Nurse HPRD
4.142hrs/resident/day▲ 0.29
CMS benchmark: 3.48
RN HPRD
0.7682hrs/resident/day▲ 0.09
Recommended: 0.75
Weekend Drop-off
7.57%
4.2347 weekday → 3.914 weekend
Agency Staff
34.53%
0% of RN hours from contractors
⚠ High contractor reliance
Days with Zero RN
0days this quarter
4+ days = auto 1-star
CNA HPRD
2.3682hrs/resident/day
Direct care aides
LPN HPRD
0.8476hrs/resident/day
Licensed practical nurses
Consistency
0.6586std dev
Lower = more predictable

HPRD Over Time

Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, by quarter

Total HPRD (shaded area)RN HPRDCMS Benchmark (3.48) — staffing standardResearch Standard (4.10) — recommended level

How Does This Facility Compare?

Compared to county, state, and national averages for total nurse HPRD

vs. Rio Blanco County Average+0.00 HPRD
4.14
04.14 HPRD
vs. Colorado State Average+0.38 HPRD
3.76
04.14 HPRD
vs. National Average+0.29 HPRD
3.85
04.14 HPRD
■ Colored bar = this facility · | Black line = average · Based on 2025Q1 data

Nearby Facilities

Compare with other nursing homes in the area

FacilityDistanceGradeTotal HPRDRN HPRDCMS Rating
WALBRIDGE MEMORIAL CONVALESCENT WING ★
MEEKER · This facility
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A
4.1420.7682★☆☆☆☆
GRAND RIVER HEALTH CARE CENTER
RIFLE
36.5 mi
A+
5.23191.2334★★★★★
COLORADO STATE VETERANS NURSING HOME - RIFLE
RIFLE
36.6 mi
B
3.81031.2371★★☆☆☆
SANDROCK RIDGE CARE & REHABILITATION
CRAIG
38.6 mi
B
3.63330.8105★☆☆☆☆
GLENWOOD SPRINGS HEALTHCARE
GLENWOOD SPRINGS
48.7 mi
C
3.16260.6212★★☆☆☆
HERITAGE PARK CARE CENTER
CARBONDALE
58.4 mi
B
3.49430.9499★★☆☆☆

Inspection History & Penalties

Health inspection results from state surveys — most recent first

3
Inspections
19
Total Deficiencies
$29,981
Fines Assessed
Dec 14, 2023Health
9 deficiencies cited· Includes actual harm
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Aug 25, 2022Health
6 deficiencies cited· Includes actual harm
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May 27, 2021Health
4 deficiencies cited· Includes actual harm
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Penalty History

Dec 14, 2023Fine
$29,981
CMS Severity Scale
A–C: No Harm / PotentialD–F: No Harm but ConcernG–H: Actual HarmI–L: Immediate Jeopardy

Source: CMS Staffing & Quality Data — 2025Q1 · data.cms.gov

Staffing grades are based on CMS-published thresholds and research recommendations. CMS is not affiliated with and does not endorse this website.