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HomeWyomingLife Care Center of Cheyenne

Life Care Center of Cheyenne

1330 Prairie Ave, Cheyenne, WY 820093077788997WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.7on Google(195 reviews)
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
160
certified

How Life Care Center of Cheyenne Compares in Wyoming

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.

CMS overall rating
5/5
WY average
3.0/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
4/5
WY average
2.8/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
4/5
WY average
3.6/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.56 hrs/day
WY average
3.87 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
1.00 hrs/day
WY average
0.94 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
41.0%
WY average
51.8%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 5/5 overall CMS rating is above the Wyoming average of 3.0/5.
Its 4/5 health inspection rating is above the Wyoming average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.56 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.87.
Staff turnover is 41.0%, lower than the Wyoming average of 51.8%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
3
deficiency citations
Inspected Jun 6, 2024
Most recent cycle
5
deficiency citations
Inspected Nov 18, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 2 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$9,277/mo
Wyoming median
Private Room
$10,220/mo
Wyoming median
Laramie County 65+
16,631
16.6% of county
County Population
100,316
Laramie County

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.

Beds
160
Avg Residents/Day
118.6
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Dec 20, 1988
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Laramie
Last Inspection
Nov 18, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5
Weighted Score
18.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (13)

F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Mar 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0561Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Survey: Nov 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Nov 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0697Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Nov 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Nov 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Sep 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Jun 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0758Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jun 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Mar 2, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Mar 2, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Mar 2, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Mar 2, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Mar 2, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide1.99 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.56 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.00 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.56 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.09 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.06 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
41.0%
RN Turnover
35.7%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (25)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INCDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AMay 12, 1988
SCEARCE, CLINTMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AFeb 7, 2001
SCHMIDT, DEREKMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AAug 1, 2023
WELSH, JANAMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AAug 1, 2021
LAY, LISACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 24, 2017
SWANKER, RICHARDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2022
CROSS, CINDYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 21, 1994
HENRY, TERRYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 16, 1999
LAY, LISACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 9, 2018
SWANKER, RICHARDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 1, 2011
THURMOND, JOANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 22, 2000
CHEYENNE OPERATIONS LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ANov 6, 1988
DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2006
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AOct 18, 1988
FLETCHER, TODDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 13, 2024
PRESTON, AUBREYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 13, 2024
SCEARCE, CLINTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 7, 2001
SCHMIDT, DEREKOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 1, 2023
STEFKA, KRISTINAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2020
WELSH, JANAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 1, 2021
ZIEGLER, JAMESOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 13, 2024
CHEYENNE OPERATIONS LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AAug 31, 2000
PRESTON, FORRESTADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 31, 2000
SCEARCE, CLINTADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 21, 2025
STEFKA, KRISTINAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 7, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Life Care Center of Cheyenne and nearby alternatives.

All Wyoming facilities
Life Care Center of Cheyenne
Cheyenne, WYCurrent facility
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Granite Rehabilitation and Wellness
Cheyenne, WY2.3 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $15,548
Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center
Cheyenne, WY2.5 miAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $62,647
Laramie Health and Rehabilitation
Laramie, WY40.7 miAbuse flag
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $43,618
Platte County Legacy Home
Wheatland, WY62.0 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Goshen Healthcare Community
Torrington, WY71.2 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $29,617
Summit Ridge Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation
Douglas, WY113.5 miAbuse flag
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $34,646
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Life Care Center of Cheyenne
Cheyenne, WY · Current facility
—5/54/54/5None recorded
Granite Rehabilitation and Wellness
Cheyenne, WY
2.3 mi2/52/54/5$15,548
Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center
Cheyenne, WY
2.5 mi1/51/52/5$62,647
Laramie Health and Rehabilitation
Laramie, WY
40.7 mi2/52/52/5$43,618
Platte County Legacy Home
Wheatland, WY
62.0 mi3/53/54/5None recorded
Goshen Healthcare Community
Torrington, WY
71.2 mi3/53/52/5$29,617
Summit Ridge Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation
Douglas, WY
113.5 mi2/52/54/5$34,646

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Life Care Center of Cheyenne?▾
Life Care Center of Cheyenne has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Life Care Center of Cheyenne cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Wyoming is $9,277/month for a semi-private room and $10,220/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Life Care Center of Cheyenne participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Life Care Center of Cheyenne had any health inspection violations?▾
Life Care Center of Cheyenne had 5 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Nov 18, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Life Care Center of Cheyenne?▾
Life Care Center of Cheyenne provides 3.56 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.00 RN hours, 0.56 LPN hours, and 1.99 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 41.0%.
How many beds does Life Care Center of Cheyenne have?▾
Life Care Center of Cheyenne has 160 certified beds with an average of 118.6 residents per day, resulting in approximately 74% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Life Care Centers of America chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Life Care Center of Cheyenne?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Wyoming, including 2 in Cheyenne. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Life Care Center of Cheyenne?▾
On Google Maps, Life Care Center of Cheyenne has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on 195 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 5/5.

Part of Life Care Centers of America

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