Nursing Homes in ZIP 82520 (Lander, WY)
CMS records 2 nursing homes with a mailing address in ZIP 82520 (Lander, WY); across those rated, the average overall score is 3.0 out of 5.
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Nursing homes, also called skilled nursing facilities, care for people who need ongoing nursing, rehabilitation following a hospital stay, or long-term residential support. CMS inspects them about once a year and issues Five-Star ratings covering health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
CMS data for ZIP 82520
The current data counts 2 nursing homess in ZIP 82520; 2 (100%) publish an overall CMS rating. Recorded ownership divides as 1 government, 1 non-profit. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 4.0 out of 5 at Westward Heights Care Center (non-profit). Among rated providers, scores span 2.0 to 4.0 out of 5. 2 of these providers report 100 certified beds in total. Among reporting providers, nurse staffing averages 3.73 hours per resident-day. Registered-nurse turnover averages 46.7% where reported. 1 provider carries at least one federal penalty on record, with fines totaling $50,980.
| Providers on record | 2 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 2 of 2 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 3.0 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | Westward Heights Care Center (4.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 1 government, 1 non-profit |
| Certified beds (total) | 100 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 1 |
| Total federal fines | $50,980 |
| Avg nurse hours / resident-day | 3.73 |
| Avg RN turnover | 46.7% |
What to weigh in ZIP 82520
The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the particular services someone requires. Ratings pull those signals into a single number, but they cannot stand in for a visit or a conversation with the staff.
Where you can, visit each option in ZIP 82520, Lander, WY, ask how care plans are created and revisited, and get costs, coverage, and availability confirmed in writing. Steady staffing and open communication with families count for as much as any published rating.
Nursing Homes on record in ZIP 82520
Side-by-side provider data
| Provider | Overall | Health insp. | Staffing | QM | Certified beds | Occupancy | RN turnover | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View Skilled Nursing Community at WLRC | 2.0 | 2 | — | 4 | 40 | 18.4% | — | 2 |
| Westward Heights Care Center | 4.0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 60 | 54.6% | 46.7% | 0 |
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