Weston County Health Services
1124 Washington Blvd · Newcastle, WY · 82701 · 3077462793
58 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Hospital-based
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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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.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.88 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.71 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.36 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 54% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (18 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 31, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected May 26, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G December 11, 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 January 5, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E December 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected January 5, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F July 11, 2024
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.
Corrected August 25, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F July 11, 2024
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected August 25, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F July 11, 2024
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected August 25, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 25, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 13, 2023
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected May 1, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 13, 2023
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 1, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 13, 2023
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected May 1, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 13, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 1, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 13, 2023
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Corrected May 1, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 13, 2023
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.
Corrected May 1, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D April 13, 2023
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected May 1, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 13, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected May 1, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 13, 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 May 1, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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No harm found · C April 13, 2023
Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
Corrected May 1, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E March 10, 2022
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected March 31, 2022 · Resident Rights
Better-scoring options nearby
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 535023 · certified since September 4, 1984. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.