Powell Valley Care Center
Powell, WY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 535045) · 100 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 2 totaling $29,120
Phone: (307) 754-1107 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Powell Valley Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Wyoming state average of about 2.89. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, while its staffing rating is 5 out of 5.
Powell Valley Care Center reports 5.08 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.93 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 24.2%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
Powell Valley Care Center has 2 federal fines on record totaling $29,120.00, with no payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
About this facility
Powell Valley Care Center is a government (hospital district)-owned nursing home in Powell, Wyoming, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility is certified for 100 beds, with an average of 45.1 residents, and has been Medicare/Medicaid-certified since July 1991.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Powell Valley Care Center has an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Wyoming state average of 2.89. The health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, the quality measure (QM) rating is 1 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 5 out of 5.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 5.08 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.93 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 24.2%.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $29,120.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. CMS displays its abuse warning icon for Powell Valley Care Center; families should review the facility's inspection record on Medicare Care Compare for details on this designation.
There is no indication in the CMS data that this facility is part of a multi-facility chain, and there is no record of a change in ownership within the past 12 months.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as reported for this facility; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Powell Valley Care Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Wyoming state average of 2.89.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 5.08 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.93 RN hours, with a 24.2% nursing staff turnover rate, earning a 5 out of 5 staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $29,120.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; families should review the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare. There is no indication of Special Focus Facility status in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 100 beds, with an average of 45.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a government hospital district, and the data does not indicate it is part of a multi-facility chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 1, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); for this facility these are 2, 2, 5, and 1 out of 5, respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify; contact the facility at 3077541107 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour specifics; contact the facility at 3077541107 to arrange a visit and verify details.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/535045?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.