Star Valley Care Center
Afton, WY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 535059) · 24 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (307) 885-5900 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Star Valley Care Center in Afton, Wyoming holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Wyoming state average of about 2.89 stars. It also earns 5 stars for health inspections and 5 stars for staffing.
Star Valley Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 6.08 hours per resident per day, including roughly 1.79 RN hours per resident per day, earning a 5-star CMS staffing rating. CMS has not reported nursing staff turnover data for this facility.
Star Valley Care Center has no federal fines on record, with zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. The available data does not indicate a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
About this facility
Star Valley Care Center is a government-owned (hospital district) nursing home in Afton, Lincoln County, Wyoming, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility is certified for 24 beds and reports an average of 21.4 residents, making it a small, community-scale nursing home. It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on January 1, 2025, and ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Star Valley Care Center holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, placing it above the Wyoming state average overall rating of 2.89. Its component ratings are: 5 stars for health inspections, 3 stars for quality measures, and 5 stars for staffing. These four ratings each measure a different aspect of care and combine to form the overall score.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of approximately 6.08 hours per resident per day, including about 1.79 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover data was not provided in the available CMS data for this facility.
On penalties, CMS records show zero fines and no federal fines on record for this facility, with total fines of $0.00 and zero payment denials. The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for Star Valley Care Center. No chain affiliation was indicated in the available data.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and current details directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS updates its data periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Star Valley Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Wyoming state average of 2.89 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
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 6.08 hours per resident per day, with about 1.79 RN hours per resident per day, and a 5-star staffing rating; turnover data was not reported.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines, $0.00 in total fines, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 24 beds with an average of 21.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a government hospital district, and no chain affiliation was noted in the data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on January 1, 2025.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; here they are 5, 5, 5, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 3078855900 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 3078855900 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/535059?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.