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Star Valley Care Center
130 Hospital Lane, Afton, WY 83110
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.
Certified for 24 beds, Star Valley Care Center serves Afton in Lincoln County, Wyoming and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 2025.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Wyoming median of 3; the health inspection rating is 5, staffing 5 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 4 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (3, 1, 0 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 16.7 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 6.1 hours per resident per day (1.8 RN), above the Wyoming median of 3.6.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Lincoln Co. median | Wyoming median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 4 | 24 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 16.7 | 100.0 | 22.6 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 6.1 | 6.1 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.8 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | — | 38.1% | 48.3% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $9,718 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (2 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: 12 Feb 2026, 11 Jul 2024.
Severity mix: D ×3 E ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 26 Feb 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 3 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 3 Mar 2026 |
| 11 Jul 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 24 Jul 2024 |
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 —, RNs —; — 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 | 23.8% | 17.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 8.0% | 3.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 19.3% | 15.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.4% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 12.5% | 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: government, hospital district. Legal business name: North Lincoln County Hospital District.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Lincoln County Hospital District | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 10/13/2006 |
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 Lincoln County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Lincoln Nursing Center | Kemmerer | 24 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 24 | 100.0 | — | 6 Jan 2026 |
All 2 facilities in Lincoln County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Star Valley Care Center been cited for?
4 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 Star Valley Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Star Valley Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 6.1 hours per resident per day against a Wyoming median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Star Valley Care Center?
Ownership type is government, hospital district. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include North Lincoln County Hospital District. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Star Valley Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 12 Feb 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 12 Feb 2026.
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.