CMS data snapshot: July 2026
Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Wyoming. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.
Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.
A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.
Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.
Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).
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Life Care Center of Cheyenne is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Cheyenne, Wyoming with 160 certified beds. It has been operating since 1988. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
No penalties on record.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INC | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | N/A | May 12, 1988 |
| SCEARCE, CLINT | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Feb 7, 2001 |
| SCHMIDT, DEREK | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Aug 1, 2023 |
| WELSH, JANA | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Aug 1, 2021 |
| LAY, LISA | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Apr 24, 2017 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2022 |
| CROSS, CINDY | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Apr 21, 1994 |
| HENRY, TERRY | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Aug 16, 1999 |
| LAY, LISA | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Feb 9, 2018 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Apr 1, 2011 |
| THURMOND, JOAN | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Sep 22, 2000 |
| CHEYENNE OPERATIONS LLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Nov 6, 1988 |
| DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Jan 1, 2006 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Oct 18, 1988 |
| FLETCHER, TODD | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Dec 13, 2024 |
| PRESTON, AUBREY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Dec 13, 2024 |
| SCEARCE, CLINT | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Feb 7, 2001 |
| SCHMIDT, DEREK | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Aug 1, 2023 |
| STEFKA, KRISTINA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2020 |
| WELSH, JANA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Aug 1, 2021 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Dec 13, 2024 |
| CHEYENNE OPERATIONS LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Aug 31, 2000 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Aug 31, 2000 |
| SCEARCE, CLINT | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Mar 21, 2025 |
| STEFKA, KRISTINA | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Apr 7, 2025 |
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