Westward Heights Care Center
150 Caring Way · Lander, WY · 82520 · 3073325560
60 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.64 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.07 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.19 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 46% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (8 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025
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 April 16, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 27, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 16, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 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 August 9, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 11, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected February 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 11, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 9, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 3, 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 December 1, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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No harm found · C November 3, 2022
Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
Corrected December 1, 2022 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 535034 · certified since January 1, 1990. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.