Life Care Center of Casper
4041 South Poplar St · Casper, WY · 82601 · 3072660000
120 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Life Care Centers of America
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.07 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.35 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.58 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 42% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (16 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 23, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 7, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 7, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected December 7, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected December 7, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected December 7, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E October 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 7, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected April 9, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E January 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 24, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected September 15, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 24, 2023
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected September 15, 2023 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D July 28, 2022
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected September 21, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E July 28, 2022
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected September 21, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E July 28, 2022
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected September 21, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E July 28, 2022
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected September 21, 2022 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D July 28, 2022
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.
Corrected September 21, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F July 28, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 21, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 535049 · certified since August 12, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.