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HomeWyomingSouth Lincoln Nursing Center

South Lincoln Nursing Center

711 Onyx St, Kemmerer, WY 831013078775717WebsiteGoogle Maps
5.0on Google(1 reviews)
3/5Average
Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
2/5
Beds
24
certified

How South Lincoln Nursing Center 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
3/5
WY average
3.0/5
Close to state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
WY average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
5/5
WY average
3.6/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.80 hrs/day
WY average
3.87 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
1.53 hrs/day
WY average
0.94 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
38.1%
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 2/5 health inspection rating is below the Wyoming average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 4.80 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 3.87.
Reported RN time is 1.53 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.94.
Staff turnover is 38.1%, 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
8
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 28, 2024
Most recent cycle
11
deficiency citations
Inspected Jul 10, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 3 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
Lincoln County 65+
3,600
18.2% of county
County Population
19,794
Lincoln County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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South Lincoln Nursing Center is a 3-star Medicaid certified nursing home in Kemmerer, Wyoming with 24 certified beds. It has been operating since 1999. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.

Beds
24
Avg Residents/Day
16.6
Ownership
Government - Hospital district
Provider Type
Medicaid
In Hospital
Yes
First Approved
Jul 1, 1999
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Lincoln
Last Inspection
Jul 10, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
11
Weighted Score
84.5
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (24)

F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Jan 6, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Jan 6, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0837Potential for Harm

Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.

Survey: Jul 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: Jul 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0680Potential for Harm

Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

Survey: Jul 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jul 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0578Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Survey: Jul 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Jul 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0605Potential for Harm

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Survey: Jul 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0576Minimal Harm

Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

Survey: Jul 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0729Minimal Harm

Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.

Survey: Jul 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0801Potential for Harm

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Survey: Mar 28, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0803Potential for Harm

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Survey: Mar 28, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Mar 28, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0578Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Survey: Mar 28, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0584Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Survey: Mar 28, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0688Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Survey: Mar 28, 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: Mar 28, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 28, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0688Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Survey: Jan 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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: Jan 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0727Minimal Harm

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Survey: Jan 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0568Minimal Harm

Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

Survey: Jan 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0656Minimal Harm

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

Survey: Jan 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
1
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

Payment DenialJul 10, 2025
59 days denied

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

Nurse Aide2.65 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.63 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.53 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.80 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.79 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
38.1%
RN Turnover
0.0%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
Government - Hospital district
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (1)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
Ownership Data Not AvailableN/AN/A

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for South Lincoln Nursing Center and nearby alternatives.

All Wyoming facilities
South Lincoln Nursing Center
Kemmerer, WYCurrent facility
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Rocky Mountain Care - Evanston
Evanston, WY44.9 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $13,388
Mission at Castle Rock
Green River, WY58.1 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Star Valley Care Center
Afton, WY67.1 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Sage View Care Center
Rock Springs, WY70.2 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $12,735
Heritage Home
Pinedale, WY84.6 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $9,718
St John's Health Sage Living
Jackson, WY116.8 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
South Lincoln Nursing Center
Kemmerer, WY · Current facility
—3/52/55/5None recorded
Rocky Mountain Care - Evanston
Evanston, WY
44.9 mi5/54/54/5$13,388
Mission at Castle Rock
Green River, WY
58.1 mi5/55/54/5None recorded
Star Valley Care Center
Afton, WY
67.1 mi5/55/55/5None recorded
Sage View Care Center
Rock Springs, WY
70.2 mi3/53/53/5$12,735
Heritage Home
Pinedale, WY
84.6 mi4/53/54/5$9,718
St John's Health Sage Living
Jackson, WY
116.8 mi5/55/55/5None recorded

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 South Lincoln Nursing Center?▾
South Lincoln Nursing Center has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 2/5. This facility is rated average.
How much does South Lincoln Nursing Center 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). South Lincoln Nursing Center participates in Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has South Lincoln Nursing Center had any health inspection violations?▾
South Lincoln Nursing Center had 11 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jul 10, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at South Lincoln Nursing Center?▾
South Lincoln Nursing Center provides 4.80 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.53 RN hours, 0.63 LPN hours, and 2.65 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 38.1%.
How many beds does South Lincoln Nursing Center have?▾
South Lincoln Nursing Center has 24 certified beds with an average of 16.6 residents per day, resulting in approximately 69% occupancy. The facility is Government - Hospital district owned.
Are there other nursing homes near South Lincoln Nursing Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Wyoming. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about South Lincoln Nursing Center?▾
On Google Maps, South Lincoln Nursing Center has a rating of 5.0 out of 5 based on 1 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 3/5.