WYOMING : CONFIRMED NURSING HOME COMPLAINTS

RATING DEFINITION
actual harm and/or immediate jeopardy: score= G,H,I,J,K,L
potential for more than minimal harm: score= D,E,F
potential for minimal harm: score= A,B,C
The complaint data was obtained directly from CMS, 02/27/08. More recent reports/corrections may be available at the nursing home, ask to see all reports
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MOUNTAIN TOWERS HEALTHCARE: CHEYENNE, WY

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATIONS: CONFIRMEDSCORE
12/02/2004 Protect the resident from a transfer or discharge that is not wanted or needed. D
12/02/2004 Provide enough notice before discharging or transferring a resident. D
12/02/2004 1) Develop a complete care plan within 7 days of each resident's admission; 2) prepare a care plan with the care team, including the primary nurse, doctor, resident or resident's family or representative; or 3) check and update the care plan. D
12/16/2004 Protect each resident from all abuse, physical punishment, and being separated from others. G
03/31/2005 Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations. B
03/31/2005 Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. G
03/31/2005 Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being. E
03/31/2005 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable. B
10/13/2005 Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. D
01/05/2006 Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. D
01/05/2006 Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. D
01/05/2006 1) Make sure that residents who take drugs are not given too many doses or for too long; 2) make sure that the use of drugs is carefully watched; or 3) stop or change drugs that cause unwanted effects. D
01/05/2006 Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being. D
01/05/2006 At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist check the drugs that each resident takes. D
03/23/2006 Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations. D
03/23/2006 Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene. D
03/23/2006 Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. B
04/13/2006 Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. E
06/21/2007 Immediately tell the resident, doctor, and a family member if: the resident is injured, there is a major change in resident's physical/mental health, there is a need to alter treatment significantly, or the resident must be transferred or discha D
06/21/2007 Keep each resident's personal and medical records private and confidential. D
06/21/2007 Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. D
06/21/2007 Provide services to meet the needs and preferences of each resident. D
06/21/2007 Provide social services for related medical problems to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. D
06/21/2007 Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations. D
06/21/2007 Make sure all assessments are accurate, coordinated by an RN, done by the right professional, and are signed by the person completing them. D
06/21/2007 Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. D
06/21/2007 Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. E
06/21/2007 Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. D
06/21/2007 Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. G
06/21/2007 Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. G
06/21/2007 Make sure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary. D
06/21/2007 Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. D
06/21/2007 Make sure that a doctor approves a resident's admission in writing and that each resident has a doctor. D
06/21/2007 Make sure that doctors see a resident's plan of care at every visit and make notes about progress and orders in writing. D
06/21/2007 Give or get special rehabilitation if in the patient's plan of care. D
06/21/2007 Have a program to keep infection from spreading. D
06/21/2007 Follow all laws and professional standards. E
06/21/2007 Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. D
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SUBLETTE CENTER: PINEDALE, WY

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATIONS: CONFIRMEDSCORE
02/13/2007 Immediately tell the resident, doctor, and a family member if: the resident is injured, there is a major change in resident's physical/mental health, there is a need to alter treatment significantly, or the resident must be transferred or discha G
02/13/2007 Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations. G
02/13/2007 1) Develop a complete care plan within 7 days of each resident's admission; 2) prepare a care plan with the care team, including the primary nurse, doctor, resident or resident's family or representative; or 3) check and update the care plan. D
02/13/2007 Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene. G
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WYOMING RETIREMENT CENTER: BASIN, WY

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATIONS: CONFIRMEDSCORE
06/16/2005 Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations. E
06/16/2005 Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. E
06/16/2005 Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene. D
06/16/2005 Make sure that residents with reduced range of motion get proper treatment and services to increase range of motion. D
06/16/2005 Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being. E
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PIONEER MANOR NURSING HOME: GILLETTE, WY

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATIONS: CONFIRMEDSCORE
08/08/2007 Immediately tell the resident, doctor, and a family member if: the resident is injured, there is a major change in resident's physical/mental health, there is a need to alter treatment significantly, or the resident must be transferred or discha F
08/08/2007 Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations. D
08/08/2007 Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. D
08/08/2007 At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist check the drugs that each resident takes. F
08/08/2007 Have a program to keep infection from spreading. E
08/08/2007 Make sure that staff members wash their hands when needed. D
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CHEYENNE HEALTH CARE CENTER: CHEYENNE, WY

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATIONS: CONFIRMEDSCORE
10/22/2004 Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations. D
07/21/2005 Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations. E
07/21/2005 Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. D
07/21/2005 Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. D
06/25/2006 Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. D
06/25/2006 1) Develop a complete care plan within 7 days of each resident's admission; 2) prepare a care plan with the care team, including the primary nurse, doctor, resident or resident's family or representative; or 3) check and update the care plan. D
06/25/2006 Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. D
06/25/2006 Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene. D
06/25/2006 Make sure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary. D
06/25/2006 Make sure that residents with reduced range of motion get proper treatment and services to increase range of motion. E
06/25/2006 Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. D
06/25/2006 Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being. E
04/05/2007 Make sure that residents are safe from serious medication errors. G
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WIND RIVER HEALTHCARE & REHABI: RIVERTON, WY

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATIONS: CONFIRMEDSCORE
05/31/2007 Have drugs and other similar products available, which are needed every day and in emergencies, and give them out properly. D
05/31/2007 Make sure that staff members wash their hands when needed. D
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LIFE CARE CENTER OF CHEYENNE: CHEYENNE, WY

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATIONS: CONFIRMEDSCORE
11/03/2004 Be designed, built, equipped, or well kept to protect the health and safety of residents, workers, and the public. D
01/18/2007 Tell the resident completely about his or her health status. E
01/18/2007 Immediately tell the resident, doctor, and a family member if: the resident is injured, there is a major change in resident's physical/mental health, there is a need to alter treatment significantly, or the resident must be transferred or discha E
01/18/2007 Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. E
01/18/2007 Make sure that residents are safe from serious medication errors. E
01/18/2007 Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being. E
Home Page National Watch List OR U.S. Nursing Home Registry
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CASTLE ROCK CONVALESCENT CTR: GREEN RIVER, WY

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATIONS: CONFIRMEDSCORE
01/25/2007 Immediately tell the resident, doctor, and a family member if: the resident is injured, there is a major change in resident's physical/mental health, there is a need to alter treatment significantly, or the resident must be transferred or discha D
01/25/2007 Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. G
01/25/2007 Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene. D
04/24/2007 Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. D
04/24/2007 Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. D
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SOUTH CENTRAL WY HEALTHCARE &: RAWLINS, WY

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATIONS: CONFIRMEDSCORE
03/10/2005 Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. D
03/10/2005 Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. D
03/10/2005 Give or get lab tests to meet the needs of residents. J
06/03/2005 Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. D
06/03/2005 Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene. D
06/03/2005 Make sure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary. D
06/03/2005 Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being. E
09/07/2006 Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. D
09/07/2006 Make sure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary. D
09/07/2006 Follow all laws and professional standards. D
09/07/2006 Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. D
09/20/2007 Immediately tell the resident, doctor, and a family member if: the resident is injured, there is a major change in resident's physical/mental health, there is a need to alter treatment significantly, or the resident must be transferred or discha D
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SAGE VIEW CARE CENTER: ROCK SPRINGS, WY

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATIONS: CONFIRMEDSCORE
07/12/2006 Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being. F
11/15/2006 Have drugs and other similar products available, which are needed every day and in emergencies, and give them out properly. D
08/09/2007 Make sure that residents are well nourished. E
08/09/2007 Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. F
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ROCKY MOUNTAIN CARE EVANSTON: EVANSTON, WY

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATIONS: CONFIRMEDSCORE
03/02/2005 Keep each resident's personal and medical records private and confidential. D
03/02/2005 Provide clean bed and bath linens that are in good condition. E
03/02/2005 Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations. D
03/02/2005 Make sure all assessments are accurate, coordinated by an RN, done by the right professional, and are signed by the person completing them. D
03/02/2005 Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. D
03/02/2005 Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. D
03/02/2005 Follow all laws and professional standards. D
08/15/2005 Assess the resident when the resident enters the nursing home, in a timely manner. B
08/15/2005 Make sure all assessments are accurate, coordinated by an RN, done by the right professional, and are signed by the person completing them. E
08/15/2005 Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. E
08/15/2005 Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. F
08/15/2005 Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. D
08/15/2005 Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene. D
08/15/2005 Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. D
08/15/2005 Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. D
08/15/2005 1) Make sure that residents who take drugs are not given too many doses or for too long; 2) make sure that the use of drugs is carefully watched; or 3) stop or change drugs that cause unwanted effects. D
08/15/2005 Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. E
03/16/2006 1) Make sure that residents who take drugs are not given too many doses or for too long; 2) make sure that the use of drugs is carefully watched; or 3) stop or change drugs that cause unwanted effects. D
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WESTVIEW HEALTH CARE CENTER: SHERIDAN, WY

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATIONS: CONFIRMEDSCORE
10/27/2004 Provide enough notice before discharging or transferring a resident. D
06/27/2007 Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. E
06/27/2007 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable. B
Home Page National Watch List OR U.S. Nursing Home Registry
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DOUGLAS CARE CENTER: DOUGLAS, WY

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATIONS: CONFIRMEDSCORE
11/22/2006 Make sure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary. D
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SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY: CASPER, WY

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATIONS: CONFIRMEDSCORE
06/15/2005 Provide enough notice before discharging or transferring a resident. D
01/12/2006 Tell the resident or the resident's representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident's bed when the resident temporarily leaves the facility. D
03/17/2006 Properly hold, secure and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. D
06/29/2006 Immediately tell the resident, doctor, and a family member if: the resident is injured, there is a major change in resident's physical/mental health, there is a need to alter treatment significantly, or the resident must be transferred or discha D
06/29/2006 Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. D
06/29/2006 Keep assessments completed in the preceding 15 months in the resident's active record. D
06/29/2006 Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. G
03/15/2007 Do a new assessment after any major change in a resident's physical or mental health. D
03/15/2007 Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. G
06/26/2007 post nurse staffing information. C
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LARAMIE CARE CENTER: LARAMIE, WY

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATIONS: CONFIRMEDSCORE
07/11/2005 Give or get lab tests to meet the needs of residents. D
03/16/2006 Make sure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary. D
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POWELL VALLEY CARE CENTER: POWELL, WY

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATIONS: CONFIRMEDSCORE
06/06/2005 1) Hire only people who have no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. D
10/11/2006 Immediately tell the resident, doctor, and a family member if: the resident is injured, there is a major change in resident's physical/mental health, there is a need to alter treatment significantly, or the resident must be transferred or discha J
10/11/2006 Provide written records when a resident is transferred or discharged. E
10/11/2006 Provide social services for related medical problems to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. D
10/11/2006 Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations. D
10/11/2006 Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. D
10/11/2006 Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. J
10/11/2006 Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. G
10/11/2006 1) Make sure that residents who take drugs are not given too many doses or for too long; 2) make sure that the use of drugs is carefully watched; or 3) stop or change drugs that cause unwanted effects. D
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VALLEY VIEW REHAB & CARE: SARATOGA, WY

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATIONS: CONFIRMEDSCORE
02/09/2005 Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. D
05/16/2005 Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene. E
05/16/2005 Make sure that residents with reduced range of motion get proper treatment and services to increase range of motion. E
05/16/2005 Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being. E
11/21/2006 Make sure all assessments are accurate, coordinated by an RN, done by the right professional, and are signed by the person completing them. D
11/21/2006 Provide a final summary of the resident's health status and a summary of the resident's stay, when the resident is ready to leave the nursing home. D
11/21/2006 post nurse staffing information. B
11/21/2006 Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. B
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WORLAND HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER: WORLAND, WY

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATIONS: CONFIRMEDSCORE
04/14/2005 Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. J
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LIFE CARE CENTER OF CASPER: CASPER, WY

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATIONS: CONFIRMEDSCORE
10/22/2004 Keep each resident's personal and medical records private and confidential. B
10/22/2004 Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. E
10/22/2004 Give proper treatment to residents with feeding tubes to prevent problems (such as aspiration pneumonia, diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration, metabolic abnormalities, nasal-pharyngeal ulcers) and help restore eating skills, if possible. D
10/22/2004 Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. D
10/22/2004 Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. B
11/01/2005 Immediately tell the resident, doctor, and a family member if: the resident is injured, there is a major change in resident's physical/mental health, there is a need to alter treatment significantly, or the resident must be transferred or discha E
11/01/2005 Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. D
11/01/2005 Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. G
11/01/2005 Have an agreement with at least one hospital certified by Medicare or Medicaid to make sure residents can be moved quickly to the hospital when they need medical care. D
11/07/2006 Honor all of the resident's rights as a resident of the nursing home and as a citizen or resident of the United States. D
11/07/2006 Write and use policies that forbid mistreatment, neglect and abuse of residents and theft of residents' property. D
11/07/2006 Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. D
11/07/2006 Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations. E
11/07/2006 Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. D
11/07/2006 Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. D
11/07/2006 Keep assessments completed in the preceding 15 months in the resident's active record. D
11/07/2006 Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene. D
11/07/2006 Make sure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary. D
11/07/2006 Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. E
11/07/2006 Give each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration. D
11/07/2006 Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being. E
11/07/2006 Make sure that doctors visit residents regularly, as required. D
11/07/2006 Make sure that staff members wash their hands when needed. D
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MORNING STAR CARE CENTER: FORT WASHAKIE, WY

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATIONS: CONFIRMEDSCORE
07/08/2005 Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations. D
07/08/2005 Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. E
07/08/2005 Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. G
11/22/2005 Hire a qualified activities director. D
11/22/2005 Make sure that residents receive treatment/services to continue to be able to care for themselves, unless a change is unavoidable. E
11/22/2005 Make sure that residents with reduced range of motion get proper treatment and services to increase range of motion. E
11/22/2005 Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being. E
11/22/2005 1) Set up a group that is legally responsible for writing and setting up policies for leading and running the nursing home; or 2) hire a properly licensed administrator. F
10/05/2006 1) Set up a group that is legally responsible for writing and setting up policies for leading and running the nursing home; or 2) hire a properly licensed administrator. C
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THERMOPOLIS REHABILITATION AND CARE CENTER: THERMOPOLIS, WY

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATIONS: CONFIRMEDSCORE
12/15/2004 Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. G
12/15/2004 Make sure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary. D
12/15/2004 Make sure that residents with reduced range of motion get proper treatment and services to increase range of motion. G
11/16/2006 Be designed, built, equipped, or well kept to protect the health and safety of residents, workers, and the public. F
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PLATTE COUNTY MEMORIAL NURSING: WHEATLAND, WY

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATIONS: CONFIRMEDSCORE
11/23/2005 Follow all laws and professional standards. B
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