Weston County Health Services
1124 Washington Blvd, Newcastle, WY 82701 · Weston County · (307) 746-2793
58 certified beds, about 52 residents a day · Government - Federal · Medicare and Medicaid since 1984
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 535023 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on December 11, 2025, inspectors cited 10 health deficiencies (the Wyoming average is 7.8, the national average 9.2).
Of 25 health citations since April 2023, 1 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.81 hours per resident per day, against 3.87 across Wyoming and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.61 of those hours.
58.9% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Wyoming average 51.8%).
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 25 health citations on file.
March 31, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Inspectors wroteThis requirement was not met as evidenced by:Based on observation, resident trust account review, Amazon order review, medical record review and staff and resident representative interview, the facility failed to protect residents from misappropriation of resident property for 1 of 3 sampled residents (#2) reviewed for misappropriation of property.
December 11, 2025Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 10 citations
- G Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, facility incident review, resident and staff interview, and policy and procedure review, the facility failed to protect the resident's right to be free from physical abuse by a resident for 1 of 6 sample residents (#50) reviewed for abuse. This failure resulted in actual physical harm to resident #50.
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, temperature log review, policy and procedure review, and 2022 Food Code review, the facility failed to ensure a professional standards for food service safety were followed in 1 of 1 kitchen. The census was 53.
- E Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Inspectors wroteBased on resident, resident representative, and staff interview, grievance log review, call light log review, and policy and procedure review, the facility failed to ensure sufficient nursing staff was provided to ensure the highest practicable physical, mental and psychological well-being of 3 of 4 units (Four Corners, [NAME] Creek, Unit 6) reviewed for staffing.
- D Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, and medical record review, the facility failed to ensure call lights were placed within residents' reach to accommodate resident needs for 1 of 19 sample residents (#45) reviewed. 1. Review of the quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE] showed resident #45 had a BIMS score of 8 out of 15, which indicated the resident was moderately impaired and had diagnoses which included, chronic pain syndrome, urinary and bowel incontinence, hemiplegia, and was dependent upon staff for functional abilities, including mobility. Review of the care plan, last revised 10/20/25, showed the resident had a morse fall score of 55, which indicated a high fall risk and required his/her call light within reach. The following concerns were identified:a. Observation on 12/9/25 at 8:22 AM showed CNA #1 and CNA #2 provided cares for the resident. [...]
- D Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure adequate monitoring of psychotropic medications for 2 of 5 sample residents (#1, #7) reviewed for unnecessary medications.
- D Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure a transfer notice and bed-hold notice was provided in writing for 2 of 2 sample residents (#9, #50) reviewed for hospitalizations.
- D Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure preadmission screening was performed and was accurate for 2 of 3 sample residents (#1, #39) with qualifying diagnoses.
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, record review, and policy and procedure review, the facility failed to ensure thorough wound assessments were completed for 1 of 4 sample residents (#8) reviewed for wound care.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, medical record review, and policy and procedure review, the facility failed to ensure infection prevention practices were implemented for 1 of 2 sample residents (#27) reviewed for urinary catheters.
- D Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to offer and/or provide pneumococcal vaccination for 1 of 5 sample residents (#1) reviewed for immunization status.
July 11, 2024Standard inspection · 4 citations
- F Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, QAPI minutes review, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure a qualified administrator was able to manage the facility and report to the governing body. The census was 38.
- F Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview and review of the Payroll Based Journal (PBJ), the facility failed to ensure the mandatory submission of staffing was submitted to CMS for 1 of 4 quarters reviewed (10/1/23 through 12/31/23). The census was 38.
- F Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, QAPI minutes review, job posting review, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure the QAPI committee included a qualified administrator who attended meetings. The census was 38.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, and policy review the facility failed to ensure clean dressing changes were kept clean for 1 of 1 wound care observation (resident #8).
April 13, 2023Standard inspection · 10 citations
- E Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interview the facility failed to to ensure the activities program was directed by a qualified professional. The census was 39.
- E Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, review of staff schedules, and review of the Staffing Data Submission Payroll Based Journal (PBJ) report, the facility failed to ensure an RN worked at least 8 consecutive hours within each 24 hour period, 7 days a week. The census was 39.
- D Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of the facility investigation report, staff and resident representative interview, review of policy and procedure, review of facility training documentation, and State Survey Agency incident report review, the facility failed to protect the residents right to be free from physical abuse by staff for 1 of 1 sample residents (#23) reviewed for abuse allegations.
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility policies, the review of State Survey Agency incident report logs, and staff interview, the facility failed to develop and/or implement policies and procedures for ensuring the reporting of a reasonable suspicion of a crime in accordance with Section 1150B of the Act for 1 of 1 allegations of abuse reviewed.
- D Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to provide a written notice of transfer and notify the ombudsman for 1 of 2 sample residents (#90) reviewed for a facility-initiated transfer.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff and resident interview, and medical record review, the facility failed to ensure 1 of 12 sample residents (#10) had resident-specific care plans that reflected individual needs in all required areas.
- D Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Inspectors wroteBased on medical record review, staff interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure the provision of necessary behavioral health care and services for 1 of 4 sample residents (#27) reviewed for behaviors.
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, medical record review and facility policy review, the facility failed to administer medications as ordered by the prescriber for 1 out of 5 residents (#8) reviewed for medication administration.
- 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview and medical record review, the facility failed to ensure appropriate behavior monitoring and interventions were in place for 1 of 5 sample residents (#3) reviewed for psychotropic medication use.
- C Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
Inspectors wroteBased on review of staff vaccination records, staff interview, and review of policy and procedure, the facility failed to ensure the development and implementation of additional precautions designed to mitigate the transmission and spread of COVID-19 for all staff who were not fully vaccinated for COVID-19. The census was 39.
Fire safety inspections
15 fire safety citations on file: 4 on December 11, 2025, 4 on July 11, 2024, 7 on April 13, 2023.
Every fire safety citation15 citations
- E Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
- D Meet other general requirements.
- D Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- D Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- F Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- D Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Meet Health Care Facilities Code mechanical requirements.
- F To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- E Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- D Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- D Ensure that suites are correctly sub-divided by noncombustible or limited-combustible construction.
- D Have exits that are accessible at all times.
- D Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- D Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Wyoming | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.81 | 3.87 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.61 | 0.94 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.45 | 3.37 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.59 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.61 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 58.9% | 51.8% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 33.3% | 44.1% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | not reported |
CMS expects 3.13 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.96 on weekdays and 3.45 on weekends, 13% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.65 in April to June 2025 to 3.81 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.81 | 0.61 | 3.96 | 3.45 | 0.0% | 1 of 90 | 52 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.88 | 0.71 | 4.08 | 3.36 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 52 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.53 | 0.55 | 3.73 | 3.01 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 53 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.65 | 0.49 | 3.88 | 3.08 | 0.0% | 5 of 91 | 50 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Wyoming, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.61 | 0.86 | 3.80 | 3.15 | 7.5% | 0.1% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Wyoming | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 20.8 | 16.8 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.5 | 3.0 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.5 | 4.7 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 9.8 | 15.3 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 22.0 | 21.8 | 15.4 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 3.4 | 2.3 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: WESTON COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston County Hospital District | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 01/01/1966 |
| Drost, Kari | Indirect ownership interest | Individual | 05/03/2022 | |
| Maiellano, Paul | Indirect ownership interest | Individual | 11/17/2025 | |
| Ryan, Patricia | Indirect ownership interest | Individual | 05/11/2026 | |
| Drost, Kari | Corporate officer | Individual | 05/03/2022 | |
| Maiellano, Paul | Corporate officer | Individual | 11/17/2025 | |
| Ryan, Patricia | Corporate officer | Individual | 05/11/2026 | |
| Haeberle, John | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Ryan, Patricia | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/11/2026 | |
| Scharf, Kimberly | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2026 | |
| Drost, Kari | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 05/03/2022 | |
| Drost, Kari | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/03/2022 | |
| Haeberle, John | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Maiellano, Paul | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 11/17/2025 | |
| Ryan, Patricia | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/11/2026 | |
| Scharf, Kimberly | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2026 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on March 31, 2026: "Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on December 11, 2025: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on December 11, 2025: "Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on December 11, 2025: "Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing."
Wyoming contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Wyoming. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Wyoming Department of Health, Healthcare Licensing and Surveys, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Wyoming Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, 307-287-7757. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Wyoming HLS Newest Facility Inspection Reports, where Wyoming publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Weston County Health Services's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Weston County Health Services 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 2 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Weston County Health Services get at its last inspection?
- 10 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on December 11, 2025. The Wyoming average is 7.8.
- Has Weston County Health Services been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Weston County Health Services accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Weston County Health Services?
- CMS lists 16 owners and managers. Legal business name: WESTON COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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