Westward Heights Care Center
Lander, WY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 535034) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (307) 332-5560 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Westward Heights Care Center holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above Wyoming's state average of 2.89. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is also 4 stars.
Westward Heights Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.73 hours per resident per day, including roughly 1.01 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.8%.
Westward Heights Care Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Westward Heights Care Center is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Lander, Fremont County, Wyoming, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since 1990. It maintains 60 certified beds with an average daily census of 54.6 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Westward Heights Care Center holds an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Wyoming state average of 2.89 stars. Its component ratings are also strong: 4 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 4 stars for staffing.
On staffing, CMS reports total nurse staffing of approximately 3.73 hours per resident per day, including about 1.01 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.8%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS lists 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 for this facility — no federal fines on record — and 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the available data, and CMS records show no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It holds a 4-star overall rating, 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 3.73 hours per resident per day, including 1.01 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 45.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not designated as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 60 certified beds with an average daily census of 54.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation; the data provided does not indicate any chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since 1990.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4 stars on all four.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service types; contact the facility at (307) 332-5560 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (307) 332-5560 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/535034?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.