The home failed to submit complete and accurate staffing information based on verifiable records. Cited October 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 851 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
Nursing home report
WALSH HEALTHCARE CENTER
WALSH, CO · Medicare-certified · 30 beds
In good standing
Government-run
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
WALSH HEALTHCARE CENTER has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a 1-star staffing rating and 2-star quality measures rating. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars, there were no fines in the last 24 months, and recent citations included staffing data submission, ventilation, and food handling issues.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Last inspection: October 16, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports not reported.
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
—25%—
Residents with a fall causing major injury
5%9.1%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.1%4.2%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
10%13.6%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
—15%—
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—13.5%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
25%27.3%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
—0%—
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
—22.8%—
Residents with depressive symptoms
—0%—
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
—100%—
What the inspectors found
The home failed to ensure there was enough outside ventilation in the area, through windows, mechanical systems, or both. Cited October 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 923 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited January 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to protect residents’ right to organize and take part in resident and family groups. Cited October 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 565 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to properly watch nurse aides' work and provide regular training. Cited January 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 730 — 42 CFR §483.35(e)(7) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital district
- Occupancy
- 23 residents on an average day (77% of 30 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 35 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.