Platte County Legacy Home
Wheatland, WY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 535053) · 50 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (307) 322-7351 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Platte County Legacy Home has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Wyoming state average of 2.89. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Platte County Legacy Home reports total nurse staffing of about 3.63 hours per resident per day, including 0.96 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 52.3% annually.
Platte County Legacy Home has no federal fines on record and no payment denials, according to CMS data. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Platte County Legacy Home is a 50-bed skilled nursing facility in Wheatland, Wyoming, operating under non-profit ownership and certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since November 2010. The facility averages 44.3 residents per day.
According to CMS Care Compare, Platte County Legacy Home holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Wyoming state average of 2.89. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 3 stars, Quality Measures 4 stars, and Staffing 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 3.63 hours per resident per day, including 0.96 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 52.3% annually.
On the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials.
No abuse icon is indicated in the provided data, and no Special Focus Facility status is listed for Platte County Legacy Home. There is no chain affiliation noted in the data, and no ownership change has occurred in the last 12 months.
Families evaluating this facility for a parent should note that these figures reflect data as published on CMS Care Compare and should be verified directly with the facility and on Medicare.gov for the most current information, as ratings and staffing figures are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Platte County Legacy Home has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Wyoming state average of 2.89.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.63 hours per resident per day, including 0.96 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars. Nursing turnover is reported at 52.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports no federal fines and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided shows no abuse icon and no Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 50 beds and averages 44.3 residents per day.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit organization, and no chain affiliation is noted in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since November 1, 2010.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for Health Inspections (3 stars), Quality Measures (4 stars), Staffing (4 stars), and an Overall rating (3 stars) that combines these factors.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service offerings; contact the facility at 3073227351 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3073227351 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/535053?state=WY.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.