Wyoming Retirement Center
890 Us Hwy 20 South · Basin, WY · 82410 · 3075682431
90 certified beds Government - State
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
- 6 citations involved actual harm to residents.
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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.
5 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.
3 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
0.84 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
Weekends run noticeably short-staffed
Weekend staffing is 67% of the overall level. Visit on a Saturday or Sunday before deciding.
67% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 0.84 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.38 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 0.56 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 67% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $41,201 |
Inspection citations (18 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G October 24, 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 18, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G December 12, 2024 · 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 17, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G December 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024
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 January 17, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected January 16, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E December 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected January 16, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G July 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected June 20, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G May 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected June 20, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G December 28, 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 December 29, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 28, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected December 15, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 28, 2023
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected December 15, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 28, 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 15, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 14, 2022
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 14, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 14, 2022
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected September 14, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 14, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 14, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 14, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 14, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 14, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 24, 2022 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| December 12, 2024 | Fine | $29,153 |
| July 3, 2024 | Fine | $12,048 |
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 535021 · certified since September 12, 1984. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.