Morning Star Care Center
4 North Fork Rd · Fort Washakie, WY · 82514 · 3073326902
45 certified beds Government - Federal
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
Weekends run noticeably short-staffed
Weekend staffing is 74% of the overall level. Visit on a Saturday or Sunday before deciding.
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: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.15 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.11 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.83 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $5,168 |
Inspection citations (16 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected May 22, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Corrected November 22, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected November 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2024
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.
Corrected March 1, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2024
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected March 1, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected March 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected March 1, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 25, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected March 1, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 25, 2024
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 March 1, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected March 1, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2023
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected February 11, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2023
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected February 11, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2023
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected February 11, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected February 11, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2023
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.
Corrected February 11, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 12, 2023
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 February 11, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| November 5, 2024 | Fine | $5,168 |
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 535050 · certified since May 15, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.