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Weston County Health Services
1124 Washington Blvd, Newcastle, WY 82701
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 58 beds, Weston County Health Services serves Newcastle in Weston County, Wyoming and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1984.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Wyoming median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 4 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 18 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (7, 10, 1 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 31.0 per 100 beds, more 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 3.8 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Wyoming median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 58.9%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon and has not had a standard health inspection in more than two years.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Weston Co. median | Wyoming median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 18 | 18 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 31.0 | 31.0 | 22.6 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 58.9% | 58.9% | 48.3% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $9,718 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (1 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: 11 Jul 2024, 13 Apr 2023.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×9 E ×4 F ×3 C ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2026 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 May 2026 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 5 Jan 2026 |
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Complaint investigation | 5 Jan 2026 |
| 11 Jul 2024 | F0837 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2024 |
| 11 Jul 2024 | F0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | F | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2024 |
| 11 Jul 2024 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | F | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2024 |
| 11 Jul 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 25 Aug 2024 |
| 13 Apr 2023 | F0680 | Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. | E | Standard survey | 1 May 2023 |
| 13 Apr 2023 | F0727 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 1 May 2023 |
| 13 Apr 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2023 |
| 13 Apr 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2023 |
| 13 Apr 2023 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2023 |
| 13 Apr 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2023 |
| 13 Apr 2023 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2023 |
| 13 Apr 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 1 May 2023 |
| 13 Apr 2023 | 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 | 1 May 2023 |
| 13 Apr 2023 | F0888 | Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 | C | Standard survey | 1 May 2023 |
| 10 Mar 2022 | F0553 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | E | Standard survey | 31 Mar 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 58.9%, RNs 33.3%; — 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 | 20.8% | 17.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 4.5% | 2.3% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.5% | 3.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 9.8% | 15.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.6% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 22.0% | 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: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Weston County Hospital District.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weston County Hospital District | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 01/01/1966 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Weston County Health Services been cited for?
18 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Wyoming median is 16 per facility.
Has Weston County Health Services been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Weston County Health Services compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day against a Wyoming median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Weston County Health Services?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Weston County Hospital District. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Weston County Health Services last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 31 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 11 Jul 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.