South Lincoln Nursing Center
Kemmerer, WY · Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 53A051) · 24 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record · 2 payment denials
Phone: (307) 877-5717 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
South Lincoln Nursing Center has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Wyoming state average of about 2.89 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, while its staffing rating is a strong 5 stars.
South Lincoln Nursing Center reports total nurse staffing of 4.80 hours per resident per day, including 1.53 RN hours per resident per day, earning a 5-star staffing rating from CMS. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.1%.
South Lincoln Nursing Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, but CMS does show 2 payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not part of CMS's Special Focus program.
About this facility
South Lincoln Nursing Center is a government-owned nursing home (hospital district ownership) located in Kemmerer, Lincoln County, Wyoming. The facility has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since July 1999 and is currently certified as a Medicaid provider. It is licensed for 24 beds, with an average daily census of 16.6 residents, reflecting a small facility serving its local community.
According to CMS Care Compare, South Lincoln Nursing Center holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Wyoming state average of 2.89. Its component ratings are more mixed: the health inspection rating is 2 stars, the quality measure (QM) rating is 2 stars, and the staffing rating is 5 stars — the highest possible score in that category.
Staffing data show total nurse staffing hours of 4.80 hours per resident per day, including 1.53 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.1%.
On the penalty front, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines, $0.00 total). However, CMS does list 2 payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
No chain affiliation is listed in the available data, and there has been no change of ownership within the last 12 months. This profile is based on data published by CMS Care Compare; families are encouraged to review the current record directly on Care Compare for the most up-to-date information.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
South Lincoln Nursing Center has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Wyoming state average of 2.89 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
CMS lists this facility's provider type as Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.80 hours per resident per day, including 1.53 RN hours per resident per day, with a 5-star staffing rating; nursing turnover is 38.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00 total), but 2 payment denials are on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is displayed for this facility, and it is not listed in CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 24 beds and has an average daily census of 16.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is government-owned, operated as a hospital district facility; no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since July 1, 1999.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; here those are 3, 2, 5, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 3078775717 or 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 3078775717 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/53A051?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.