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Nursing homes in Wyoming
36 certified nursing homes with 2,938 beds. 8 rated 5 stars overall and 7 rated 1 star by CMS. 26 were fined in the last three years, $1,012,600 in all.
CMS Care Compare data as of September 1, 2026
Wyoming against the national average
| Measure | Wyoming | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Average overall stars | 2.9 | 3.0 |
| Health deficiencies at the last standard inspection | 7.8 | 9.2 |
| Nursing staff hours per resident per day | 3.87 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.94 | 0.69 |
| Weekend nursing staff hours per resident per day | 3.37 | 3.42 |
| Nursing staff turnover (%) | 51.8 | 45.8 |
| Fines per home (last 3 years) | 1.2 | 0.9 |
17 of Wyoming's 36 homes are for profit, and 14 belong to a group CMS tracks as a chain. 11 carry the CMS abuse icon.
Nurse staffing in Wyoming, quarter by quarter
Hours worked by nurses and nurse aides per resident per day, from the daily payroll records every Wyoming home sends CMS, added up across the state. In January to March 2026, weekend staffing ran 17% below weekdays (nationally 15%), and contract or agency staff worked 7.5% of nursing hours (nationally 5.3%).
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract share | US, all staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.61 | 0.86 | 3.80 | 3.15 | 7.5% | 3.75 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.61 | 0.85 | 3.79 | 3.14 | 6.0% | 3.76 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.68 | 0.84 | 3.88 | 3.19 | 4.5% | 3.77 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.84 | 0.87 | 4.06 | 3.28 | 4.3% | 3.78 |
These are hours across all of the state's residents, so they differ a little from the averages of homes CMS publishes in the table above. Source: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing. Every state compared: the weekend staffing gap.
Official Wyoming contacts and records
- State survey agency: Wyoming Department of Health, Healthcare Licensing and Surveys. It inspects nursing homes for CMS (the inspections on this site are its findings) and takes complaints about care.
- State inspection records: Wyoming HLS Newest Facility Inspection Reports, Wyoming's own lookup for licensed homes.
- Long-term care ombudsman: Wyoming Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, 307-287-7757. A free, confidential advocate for residents and their families, required in every state by the federal Older Americans Act.
Links taken from each office's own site and checked on October 8, 2026.
Special Focus Facilities in Wyoming
CMS puts a small number of homes with a long record of serious problems on its Special Focus Facility list for closer inspection. Candidates are homes that qualify but have not been chosen.
- The Legacy Living and Rehabilitation CenterGillette · On the list · not rated
- Big Horn Rehabilitation and Care CenterSheridan · Candidate · 1 of 5 stars
- Casper Mountain Rehabilitation and Care CenterCasper · Candidate · 1 of 5 stars
- Polaris Rehabilitation and Care CenterCheyenne · Candidate · 1 of 5 stars
- Shepherd of the Valley Rehabilitation and WellnessCasper · Candidate · 1 of 5 stars
- Worland Health and RehabilitationWorland · Candidate · 1 of 5 stars
Largest owner groups in Wyoming
| Group | Homes in Wyoming | Homes nationally | Average stars |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Healthcare Group | 8 | 43 | 2.4 |
| Life Care Centers of America | 3 | 194 | 3.4 |
| Rocky Mountain Care | 2 | 10 | 3 |
| Mission Health Services | 1 | 7 | 3.4 |
Every nursing home in Wyoming, by county
Albany County (1)
| Home | City | Overall | Citations | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laramie Health and Rehabilitation | Laramie | 2 | 29 | $35,880 |
Big Horn County (2)
| Home | City | Overall | Citations | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming Retirement Center | Basin | 1 | 17 | $146,485 |
| New Horizons Care Center | Lovell | 3 | 14 | $16,868 |
Campbell County (1)
| Home | City | Overall | Citations | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Legacy Living and Rehabilitation Center (Special Focus Facility) | Gillette | n/a | 38 | $115,597 |
Carbon County (1)
| Home | City | Overall | Citations | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rawlins Rehabilitation and Wellness | Rawlins | 3 | 14 | $14,433 |
Converse County (1)
| Home | City | Overall | Citations | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Ridge Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation | Douglas | 2 | 29 | $34,646 |
Crook County (1)
| Home | City | Overall | Citations | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crook County Medical Services District Long Term C | Sundance | 2 | 25 | $8,981 |
Fremont County (4)
| Home | City | Overall | Citations | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning Star Care Center | Fort Washakie | 4 | 16 | $5,168 |
| Mountain View Skilled Nursing Community at Wlrc | Lander | 2 | 19 | $50,980 |
| Westward Heights Care Center | Lander | 4 | 9 | |
| Wind River Rehabilitation and Wellness | Riverton | 2 | 36 | $25,984 |
Goshen County (1)
| Home | City | Overall | Citations | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goshen Healthcare Community | Torrington | 3 | 25 | $29,617 |
Hot Springs County (1)
| Home | City | Overall | Citations | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Wellness | Thermopolis | 3 | 15 | $17,761 |
Johnson County (2)
| Home | City | Overall | Citations | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amie Holt Care Center | Buffalo | 5 | 7 | |
| Wyoming Veterans' Skilled Nursing Facility | Buffalo | 2 | 16 |
Laramie County (3)
| Home | City | Overall | Citations | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granite Rehabilitation and Wellness | Cheyenne | 2 | 25 | $59,018 |
| Life Care Center of Cheyenne | Cheyenne | 5 | 13 | |
| Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center | Cheyenne | 1 | 41 | $62,647 |
Lincoln County (2)
| Home | City | Overall | Citations | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star Valley Care Center | Afton | 5 | 4 | |
| South Lincoln Nursing Center | Kemmerer | 3 | 24 |
Natrona County (3)
| Home | City | Overall | Citations | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casper Mountain Rehabilitation and Care Center | Casper | 1 | 53 | $62,647 |
| Life Care Center of Casper | Casper | 2 | 14 | $11,045 |
| Shepherd of the Valley Rehabilitation and Wellness | Casper | 1 | 43 | $97,031 |
Park County (2)
| Home | City | Overall | Citations | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Regional Health Long Term Care Center | Cody | 4 | 13 | |
| Powell Valley Care Center | Powell | 2 | 6 | $29,120 |
Platte County (1)
| Home | City | Overall | Citations | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platte County Legacy Home | Wheatland | 3 | 13 | $32,600 |
Sheridan County (3)
| Home | City | Overall | Citations | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Horn Rehabilitation and Care Center | Sheridan | 1 | 46 | $7,163 |
| Green House Living for Sheridan | Sheridan | 1 | 35 | $61,929 |
| Westview Health Care Center | Sheridan | 5 | 8 | $13,870 |
Sublette County (1)
| Home | City | Overall | Citations | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Home | Pinedale | 5 | 11 | $9,718 |
Sweetwater County (2)
| Home | City | Overall | Citations | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mission at Castle Rock | Green River | 5 | 12 | |
| Sage View Care Center | Rock Springs | 3 | 12 | $8,278 |
Teton County (1)
| Home | City | Overall | Citations | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. John's Health Sage Living | Jackson | 5 | 5 |
Uinta County (1)
| Home | City | Overall | Citations | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain Care - Evanston | Evanston | 5 | 9 | $13,388 |
Washakie County (1)
| Home | City | Overall | Citations | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worland Health and Rehabilitation | Worland | 1 | 21 | $41,746 |
Weston County (1)
| Home | City | Overall | Citations | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston County Health Services | Newcastle | 2 | 25 |