South Lincoln Nursing Center
711 Onyx St · Kemmerer, WY · 83101 · 3078775717
24 certified beds Government - Hospital district Hospital-based
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
The composite number cleared 73 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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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.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.84 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.35 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.63 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 46% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (24 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 6, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 6, 2026 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 10, 2025
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 July 31, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 10, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected August 19, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E July 10, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected August 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 10, 2025
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Corrected August 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F July 10, 2025
Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.
Corrected December 8, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E July 10, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 10, 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 August 15, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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No harm found · C July 10, 2025
Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.
Corrected August 15, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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No harm found · C July 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Corrected August 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 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 April 18, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected April 15, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2024
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 May 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 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 April 25, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F March 28, 2024
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected May 18, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F March 28, 2024
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected April 22, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F March 28, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 18, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 6, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 26, 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 March 1, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 26, 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 March 1, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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No harm found · B January 26, 2023
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected March 1, 2023 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · B January 26, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 1, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · C January 26, 2023
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected March 1, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| July 10, 2025 | Payment Denial | 59 days |
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 53A051 · certified since July 1, 1999. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.