Wyoming Veterans' Skilled Nursing Facility
Buffalo, WY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 535061) · 36 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record · 1 payment denial
Phone: (307) 684-5511 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Wyoming Veterans' Skilled Nursing Facility has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, 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.
Wyoming Veterans' Skilled Nursing Facility reports 7.88 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 2.01 RN hours per resident per day, earning a CMS staffing rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover data was not reported by CMS for this facility.
CMS records show no federal fines on record for Wyoming Veterans' Skilled Nursing Facility, but there is 1 payment denial on file. Additionally, CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
About this facility
Wyoming Veterans' Skilled Nursing Facility is a state-government-owned nursing home in Buffalo, Johnson County, Wyoming, certified for 36 beds with an average of 20.9 residents. First approved for Medicare and Medicaid certification on 2024-08-30, the facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid patients.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an 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, its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 7.88 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 2.01 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover data was not provided in this dataset.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) for this facility. However, CMS data indicates 1 payment denial on record.
Importantly, CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility. Families should review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare to understand the circumstances behind this designation before making a decision.
There is no special focus status listed for this facility in the provided data. No chain affiliation is indicated, and there has been no change in ownership within the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This summary is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should consult the official Care Compare listing for the most current details, including recent inspection reports and any updates to the facility's record.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Wyoming Veterans' Skilled Nursing Facility 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?
Yes, this facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 7.88 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 2.01 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 out of 5; turnover data was not reported.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00 total), though there is 1 payment denial on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes, CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; it is not listed under the Special Focus program in this data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 36 beds and has an average of 20.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
This facility is owned by the state government (Government - State) and is not listed as part of a chain in this data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on 2024-08-30.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM), each on a 1-5 star scale; this facility scores 2, 2, 4, and 3 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify rehabilitation services; please contact the facility at 3076845511 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 3076845511 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 view the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/535061?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.