Mountain View Skilled Nursing Community at Wlrc
8204 Wyoming State Highway 789 · Lander, WY · 82520 · 3073356700
40 certified beds Government - State
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Federal penalties on record: $50,980 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 4 citations involved actual harm to residents.
Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
3 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
$50,980 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: not rated Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | — | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | — | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | — | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $68,777 |
Inspection citations (18 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G October 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected November 29, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G October 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected November 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected November 29, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C January 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E October 26, 2023
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.
Corrected December 29, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F October 26, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 29, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E October 26, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected September 1, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G October 10, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected October 6, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G August 15, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected October 6, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 6, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected August 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 13, 2022
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected November 27, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 13, 2022
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected November 27, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E October 13, 2022
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.
Corrected November 27, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 13, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 27, 2022 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| October 15, 2025 | Fine | $50,980 |
| October 15, 2025 | Payment Denial | 14 days |
| July 6, 2023 | Fine | $7,738 |
| July 6, 2023 | Fine | $10,059 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 535058 · certified since November 27, 2022. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.