Analysis Report of Nursing Homes in Wyoming
Key metrics for nursing homes in Wyoming including number and beds, staffing levels, occupancy, newest facilities, and more. Updated weekly.
Updated on January 5, 2025
Summary Analysis
According to the latest data compiled by NursingHomeDatabase.com, Wyoming has a total of 36 active skilled nursing facilities with 2,882 total beds. Based on the US Census estimates for the population of 581,381, the current total bed count represents one bed for every 201.73 persons in Wyoming.
There were 1,911 residents as of January 5, 2025 for a state wide occupancy level of 66.31%.
(Note that the home count is based on monthly data provided by CMS and the number of beds and the occupancy numbers are based on weekly data. There is a minor number of homes that do not report their data weekly.)
According to the monthly data, Wyoming has added 60 new beds and lost 24 existing beds over the past year.
Staffing Levels Comparison
The Biden Administration has announced that it wants to regulate minimum nursing home staffing levels. They have proposed minimums of .55 hours of care per resident per day from registered nurses (RNs) and 2.45 hours of care per resident per day certified nursing aids (CNAs). These are the current level amount of hours per resident per day of care for Wyoming and a comparison to national averages.
| Staffing Levels | State | National |
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| Registered Nurse (RN) | 0.93 | 0.68 |
| Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) | 2.42 | 2.33 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | 0.47 | 0.86 |
| All Staff | 3.82 | 3.87 |
Detailed Analysis for Largest Cities in Wyoming
COVID-19 Infections in Wyoming Nursing Homes
While COVID-19 infections and deaths are down significantly from late 2020 and 2021, the number of infections and deaths continues to be monitored. For nursing homes in Wyoming there were a total of 4 new cases and 0 new deaths among residents for the week ending January 5, 2025.
New Nursing Homes
Wyoming added 2 new skilled nursing facilities and 60 beds over the past year.
| Facility | Beds |
|---|---|
| Star Valley Care Center | 24 |
| Wyoming Veterans' Skilled Nursing Facility | 36 |
Lost Nursing Homes
Wyoming lost 1 skilled nursing facilities and 24 beds over the past year.
| Facility | Beds |
|---|---|
| Star Valley Care Center | 24 |
This data is based on homes reported by CMS. Additional homes may have opened or closed but are not yet in the dataset.
Occupancy Percentages
The chart below shows the overall occupancy for nursing home beds in Wyoming.
The list below shows the best skilled nursing facilities in Wyoming based on their most recent weighted average inspection score. Some nursing homes may have higher overall 5-star ratings than the homes on this list. We feel that the health inspection score is the best indicator of current operations.
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St John's Health Sage Living 625 East Broadway, Building b Jackson, WY |
10.00
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Mission at Castle Rock 1445 Uinta Dr Green River, WY |
12.00
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Westward Heights Care Center 150 Caring Way LANDER, WY |
13.00
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Star Valley Care Center 130 Hospital Lane Afton, WY |
13.00
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Morning Star Care Center 4 North Fork Rd Fort Washakie, WY |
14.00
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Amie Holt Care Center 497 W Lott Buffalo, WY |
15.00
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Life Care Center of Cheyenne 1330 Prairie Ave Cheyenne, WY |
18.00
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Westview Health Care Center 1990 West Loucks St Sheridan, WY |
21.00
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New Horizons Care Center 1111 Lane 12 Lovell, WY |
24.00
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Powell Valley Care Center 777 Avenue H Powell, WY |
26.00
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The list below shows the worst skilled nursing facilities in Wyoming based on their most recent weighted average inspection score.
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Big Horn Rehabilitation and Care Center 1851 Big Horn Ave Sheridan, WY |
196.50
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Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center 2700 E 12th Street Cheyenne, WY |
167.00
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Worland Health and Rehabilitation 1901 Howell Ave Worland, WY |
138.75
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Casper Mountain Rehabilitation and Care Center 4305 S Poplar Casper, WY |
138.00
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Green House Living For Sheridan 2311 Shirley Cove Sheridan, WY |
123.00
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Shepherd of The Valley Rehabilitation and Wellness 60 Magnolia St Casper, WY |
109.00
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The Legacy Living and Rehabilitation Center 1000 S Douglas Way Gillette, WY |
100.00
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Summit Ridge Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation 1108 Birch Street Douglas, WY |
96.00
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Granite Rehabilitation and Wellness 3128 Boxelder Dr Cheyenne, WY |
85.00
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South Lincoln Nursing Center 711 Onyx St Kemmerer, WY |
84.50
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Nursing Homes with the warning icon have been flagged by CMS for abuse.
Skilled Nursing Homes in Wyoming Compared to Nationwide
We have compared Wyoming nursing homes to the nationwide average on several metrics.
| Metric | Value | Comparison |
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| Overall Rating | 3.00 | Lower |
| Health Inspection Rating | 2.80 | Lower |
| Qm Rating | 3.30 | Lower |
| Staffing Rating | 3.40 | Higher |
| Cycle 1 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 7.30 | Lower |
| Cycle 1 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 5.90 | Higher |
| Cycle 2 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 6.40 | Lower |
| Cycle 2 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 5.00 | Higher |
| Cycle 3 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 6.60 | Lower |
| Cycle 3 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 6.70 | Higher |
| Average Number Of Residents Per Day | 55.50 | Lower |
| Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 2.42 | Higher |
| Reported Lpn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.47 | Lower |
| Reported Rn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.93 | Higher |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 1.40 | Lower |
| Reported Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.82 | Lower |
| Total Number Of Nurse Staff Hours Per Resident Per Day On The Weekend | 3.31 | Lower |
| Registered Nurse Hours Per Resident Per Day On The Weekend | 0.63 | Higher |
| Reported Physical Therapist Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.03 | Lower |
| Total Nursing Staff Turnover | 53.70 | Higher |
| Registered Nurse Turnover | 45.60 | Higher |
| Number Of Administrators Who Have Left The Nursing Home | 0.90 | Higher |
| Nursing Case-mix Index | 1.22 | Lower |
| Case-mix Rn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.60 | Lower |
| Case-mix Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.41 | Lower |
| Case-mix Weekend Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.02 | Lower |
| Number Of Fines | 1.10 | Higher |
| Fine Amount In Dollars | 22,587.00 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Whose Need For Help With Daily Activities Has Increased | 17.30 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight | 6.19 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With A Catheter Inserted And Left In Their Bladder | 1.52 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With A Urinary Tract Infection | 3.15 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Have Depressive Symptoms | 6.31 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained | 0.12 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Experiencing One Or More Falls With Major Injury | 4.50 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Pneumococcal Vaccine | 94.53 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Received An Antipsychotic Medication | 22.80 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Pneumococcal Vaccine | 76.47 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Newly Received An Antipsychotic Medication | 1.45 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Whose Ability To Walk Independently Worsened | 16.81 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Received An Antianxiety Or Hypnotic Medication | 15.80 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Seasonal Influenza Vaccine | 94.31 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Were Assessed And Appropriately Given The Seasonal Influenza Vaccine | 77.02 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With Pressure Ulcers | 4.70 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With New Or Worsened Bowel Or Bladder Incontinence | 22.95 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Were Rehospitalized After A Nursing Home Admission | 20.10 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Had An Outpatient Emergency Department Visit | 15.51 | Higher |
| Number Of Hospitalizations Per 1000 Long-stay Resident Days | 1.32 | Lower |
| Number Of Outpatient Emergency Department Visits Per 1000 Long-stay Resident Days | 2.25 | Higher |