Life Care Center of Cheyenne
1330 Prairie Ave · Cheyenne, WY · 82009 · 3077788997
160 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Life Care Centers of America
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.61 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.96 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.14 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 42% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (13 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected December 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 18, 2025 · found via complaint
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected December 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected December 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 10, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected October 1, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected July 19, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 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 July 19, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Actual harm · G March 2, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 18, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 2, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 18, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 2, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 18, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 2, 2023
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.
Corrected April 18, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 2, 2023
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 18, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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 535032 · certified since December 20, 1988. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.