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, 02/06/10. More recent reports/corrections may be available at the nursing home, ask to see all reports
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MOUNTAIN TOWERS HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER: CHEYENNE, WY

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATIONS: CONFIRMEDSCORE
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
Home Page National Watch List OR U.S. Nursing Home Registry
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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
Home Page National Watch List OR U.S. Nursing Home Registry
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BONNIE BLUEJACKET MEMORIAL NURSING HOME: BASIN, WY

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATIONS: CONFIRMEDSCORE
06/03/2008 Provide enough notice before discharging or transferring a resident. D
Home Page National Watch List OR U.S. Nursing Home Registry
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WYOMING RETIREMENT CENTER: BASIN, WY

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATIONS: CONFIRMEDSCORE
01/07/2008 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
01/07/2008 Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. G
Home Page National Watch List OR U.S. Nursing Home Registry
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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
09/28/2009 Keep each resident's personal and medical records private and confidential. D
09/28/2009 Try to resolve each resident's complaints quickly. E
09/28/2009 Provide care in a way that keeps or builds each resident's dignity and self respect. D
09/28/2009 Check and update (if needed) each resident's assessment every 3 months. D
09/28/2009 Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. D
09/28/2009 Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. D
09/28/2009 Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene. D
09/28/2009 Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. G
09/28/2009 Make sure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary. D
09/28/2009 Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. G
09/28/2009 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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POPLAR LIVING CENTER: CASPER, WY

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATIONS: CONFIRMEDSCORE
06/12/2008 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
06/12/2008 Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations. E
06/12/2008 Check and update (if needed) each resident's assessment every 3 months. D
Home Page National Watch List OR U.S. Nursing Home Registry
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CHEYENNE HEALTH CARE CENTER: CHEYENNE, WY

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATIONS: CONFIRMEDSCORE
04/05/2007 Make sure that residents are safe from serious medication errors. G
08/15/2008 Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. D
11/06/2009 Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. G
11/06/2009 Keep the rate of medication errors (wrong drug, wrong dose, wrong time) to less than 5%. D
11/06/2009 Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. D
Home Page National Watch List OR U.S. Nursing Home Registry
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CROOK CO MEDICAL SERVICE DISTRICT LONG TERM CARE: SUNDANCE, WY

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATIONS: CONFIRMEDSCORE
07/01/2009 Do a new assessment after any major change in a resident's physical or mental health. D
07/01/2009 Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. D
Home Page National Watch List OR U.S. Nursing Home Registry
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WIND RIVER HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER: 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
Home Page National Watch List OR U.S. Nursing Home Registry
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LIFE CARE CENTER OF CHEYENNE: CHEYENNE, WY

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATIONS: CONFIRMEDSCORE
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 CENTER: 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
Home Page National Watch List OR U.S. Nursing Home Registry
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WESTWARD HEIGHTS CARE CENTER: LANDER, WY

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATIONS: CONFIRMEDSCORE
10/29/2008 Make sure that residents receive treatment/services to continue to be able to care for themselves, unless a change is unavoidable. E
10/29/2008 Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene. E
10/29/2008 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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SOUTH CENTRAL WYO HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CTR: RAWLINS, WY

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATIONS: CONFIRMEDSCORE
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
Home Page National Watch List OR U.S. Nursing Home Registry
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SAGE VIEW CARE CENTER: ROCK SPRINGS, WY

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATIONS: CONFIRMEDSCORE
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
04/16/2008 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. E
07/29/2008 Let the resident refuse treatment or refuse to take part in an experiment. E
07/29/2008 Provide enough notice before discharging or transferring a resident. D
07/29/2008 Screen residents when they are first admitted to send them to an area with special care for people with developmental disabilities or mental illness, if needed. D
Home Page National Watch List OR U.S. Nursing Home Registry
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ROCKY MOUNTAIN CARE - EVANSTON: EVANSTON, WY

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATIONS: CONFIRMEDSCORE
09/18/2008 Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. D
09/18/2008 Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. D
09/18/2008 Hire nurse aides who have shown that they are skilled and care for residents safely on-the-job. D
Home Page National Watch List OR U.S. Nursing Home Registry
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WESTVIEW HEALTH CARE CENTER: SHERIDAN, WY

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATIONS: CONFIRMEDSCORE
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 LLC: 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
02/19/2008 Allow residents to easily see the results of the nursing home's most recent survey. E
02/19/2008 Provide services to meet the needs and preferences of each resident. D
02/19/2008 Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations. D
02/19/2008 Make sure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary. E
02/19/2008 Make sure that residents with reduced range of motion get proper treatment and services to increase range of motion. E
02/19/2008 Have enough nurses to care for every resident in a way that maximizes the resident's well being. E
02/19/2008 Use a registered nurse at least 8 hours a day, 7 days a week. D
02/19/2008 Have a program to keep infection from spreading. H
Home Page National Watch List OR U.S. Nursing Home Registry
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SHEPHERD OF THE VALLEY CARE CENTER: CASPER, WY

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATIONS: CONFIRMEDSCORE
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. B
Home Page National Watch List OR U.S. Nursing Home Registry
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POWELL VALLEY CARE CENTER: POWELL, WY

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATIONS: CONFIRMEDSCORE
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
Home Page National Watch List OR U.S. Nursing Home Registry
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VALLEY VIEW CARE & REHABILITATION CENTER: SARATOGA, WY

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATIONS: CONFIRMEDSCORE
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
Home Page National Watch List OR U.S. Nursing Home Registry
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LIFE CARE CENTER OF CASPER: CASPER, WY

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATIONS: CONFIRMEDSCORE
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
03/19/2009 Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. D
03/19/2009 Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. G
Home Page National Watch List OR U.S. Nursing Home Registry
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MORNING STAR CARE CENTER: FORT WASHAKIE, WY

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATIONS: CONFIRMEDSCORE
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
Home Page National Watch List OR U.S. Nursing Home Registry
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THERMOPOLIS REHABILITATION AND CARE CENTER: THERMOPOLIS, WY

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATIONS: CONFIRMEDSCORE
11/16/2006 Be designed, built, equipped, or well kept to protect the health and safety of residents, workers, and the public. F
06/10/2009 Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. H
06/10/2009 Set up or keep a group of people to review and ensure quality. H
Home Page National Watch List OR U.S. Nursing Home Registry
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PLATTE COUNTY MEMORIAL NURSING HOME: WHEATLAND, WY

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATIONS: CONFIRMEDSCORE
06/19/2008 Make sure that residents with reduced range of motion get proper treatment and services to increase range of motion. D
Home Page National Watch List OR U.S. Nursing Home Registry
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GOSHEN CARE CENTER: TORRINGTON, WY

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATIONS: CONFIRMEDSCORE
12/29/2008 Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. G
Home Page National Watch List OR U.S. Nursing Home Registry
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