Weston County Health Services
Newcastle, WY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 535023) · 58 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (307) 746-2793 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Weston County Health Services has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Wyoming state average of 2.89. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Weston County Health Services reports 3.81 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.61 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 58.9%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5.
Weston County Health Services has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials listed by CMS. However, CMS does display its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the inspection record on Care Compare for details.
About this facility
Weston County Health Services is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Newcastle, Weston County, Wyoming, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since September 1984. The facility is licensed for 58 beds and had an average of 51.9 residents, according to CMS Care Compare data.
CMS assigns the facility 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 2 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.81 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.61 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 58.9%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS lists no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.
Importantly, CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility. Families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare to understand the circumstances behind this designation.
There is no indication in the data that this facility is currently part of CMS's Special Focus Facility program, and no ownership change has been recorded in the past 12 months. No chain affiliation is indicated in the data provided.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to consult the official Care Compare listing for the most current details.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Weston County Health Services has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Wyoming state average of 2.89.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.81 hours per resident per day, including 0.61 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing turnover rate of 58.9%. CMS rates staffing at 4 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS lists no federal fines on record and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; there is no indication in the data that it is part of the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 58 beds and had an average of 51.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation, and the data does not indicate any chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on September 4, 1984.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality (2/5), health inspections (2/5), quality measures (2/5), and staffing (4/5), each reflecting different aspects of care.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 3077462793 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 3077462793 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS data for Weston County Health Services at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/535023?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.