Powell Valley Care Center
777 Avenue H · Powell, WY · 82435 · 3077541107
100 certified beds Government - Hospital district Hospital-based
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.69 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 1.61 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.40 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 27% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $29,120 |
Inspection citations (6 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G December 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected January 5, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2025
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected March 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G December 7, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 7, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 11, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 7, 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 January 11, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 14, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected January 5, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| December 2, 2025 | Fine | $20,930 |
| November 14, 2023 | Fine | $8,190 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 535045 · certified since July 1, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.