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HomeWyomingLife Care Center Of Cheyenne

Life Care Center Of Cheyenne

1330 Prairie Ave, Cheyenne, WY 820093077788997
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
160
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $8,190

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 5/5 stars (above average)

• Has 160 certified beds with an average of 116.6 residents per day (73% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 4 deficiencies (inspected Nov 18, 2025)

• Has been fined a total of $8,190 across 1 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 3.46 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 39.8%

• Part of the Life Care Centers of America chain (194 facilities)

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. The facility scored above average compared to Wyoming facilities.

Beds
160
Avg Residents/Day
116.6
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)
4
Weighted Score
25.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (12)

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
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
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
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
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
Total Fines
$8,190
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineMar 2, 2023
$8,190

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

Nurse Aide1.98 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.53 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.95 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.46 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.02 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.08 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
39.8%
RN Turnover
23.1%
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 (5)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
PRESTON, FORREST5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual99%Dec 9, 1983
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AOct 18, 1988
CROSS, CINDYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 3, 1994
THURMOND, JOANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 21, 2000
SCEARCE, CLINTW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AFeb 7, 2009

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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.
Has Life Care Center Of Cheyenne had any health inspection violations?▾
Life Care Center Of Cheyenne had 4 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Nov 18, 2025). The facility has been fined a total of $8,190 across 1 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Life Care Center Of Cheyenne?▾
Life Care Center Of Cheyenne provides 3.46 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.95 RN hours, 0.53 LPN hours, and 1.98 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 39.8%.
How many beds does Life Care Center Of Cheyenne have?▾
Life Care Center Of Cheyenne has 160 certified beds with an average of 116.6 residents per day, resulting in approximately 73% 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, there are 2 other nursing homes in Cheyenne, Wyoming with an average rating of 2.7/5. You can compare all facilities on the Cheyenne nursing homes page.

Part of Life Care Centers of America

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