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Life Care Center of Casper
4041 South Poplar St, Casper, WY 82601
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Life Care Center of Casper, in Casper, Wyoming, is certified for 120 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Life Care Centers Of America chain.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Wyoming median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 5 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 16 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (6, 2, 8 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 13.3 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 22.6.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident per day (1.3 RN), close to the Wyoming median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 44.2%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Natrona Co. median | Wyoming median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 1 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 16 | 39 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 13.3 | 20.3 | 22.6 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.2 | 3.3 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 44.2% | 47.4% | 48.3% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $62,647 | $9,718 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (3 in the county, 36 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Wyoming average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 17 Oct 2024, 24 Aug 2023.
Severity mix: D ×8 E ×7 F ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Jun 2026 |
| 17 Oct 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Complaint investigation | 7 Dec 2024 |
| 17 Oct 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Complaint investigation | 7 Dec 2024 |
| 17 Oct 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 7 Dec 2024 |
| 17 Oct 2024 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Dec 2024 |
| 17 Oct 2024 | F0758 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Dec 2024 |
| 9 Apr 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Apr 2024 |
| 25 Jan 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Complaint investigation | 28 Mar 2024 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 15 Sep 2023 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Standard survey | 15 Sep 2023 |
| 28 Jul 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 21 Sep 2022 |
| 28 Jul 2022 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | E | Standard survey | 21 Sep 2022 |
| 28 Jul 2022 | F0625 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 21 Sep 2022 |
| 28 Jul 2022 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | E | Standard survey | 21 Sep 2022 |
| 28 Jul 2022 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Standard survey | 21 Sep 2022 |
| 28 Jul 2022 | F0758 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 21 Sep 2022 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Wyoming average. Turnover: nursing staff 44.2%, RNs 36.0%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Wyoming median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 6.8% | 17.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 2.3% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.3% | 3.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 9.4% | 15.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.0% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 5.2% | 19.2% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Casper Operations Llc. Chain: Life Care Centers Of America (194 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/21/2015 |
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/21/2015 |
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/29/2010 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Natrona County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casper Mountain Rehabilitation and Care CenterSFF Candidate | Casper | 120 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 52 | 43.3 | $63K | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Shepherd of the Valley Rehabilitation and Wellness | Casper | 192 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 39 | 20.3 | $97K | 13 Mar 2026 |
All 3 facilities in Natrona County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Life Care Center of Casper been cited for?
16 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Wyoming median is 16 per facility.
Has Life Care Center of Casper been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Life Care Center of Casper compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident per day against a Wyoming median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Life Care Center of Casper?
It is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Life Care Centers of America, Inc. and Life Care Centers of America, Inc.. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Life Care Center of Casper last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 23 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 17 Oct 2024.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.