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Westward Heights Care Center
150 Caring Way, Lander, WY 82520
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Westward Heights Care Center, in Lander, Wyoming, is certified for 60 beds under non-profit, corporation ownership.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Wyoming median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 4 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 9 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (3, 4, 2 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 15.0 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 3.7 hours per resident per day (1.0 RN), close to the Wyoming median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 45.8%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Fremont Co. median | Wyoming median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 9 | 20 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 15.0 | 44.4 | 22.6 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 45.8% | 54.7% | 48.3% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $25,984 | $9,718 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (4 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: 27 Mar 2025, 11 Jan 2024.
Severity mix: D ×7 E ×1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May 2026 | F0627 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 27 Mar 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 16 Apr 2025 |
| 27 Mar 2025 | 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 | 16 Apr 2025 |
| 14 Jan 2025 | 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 Aug 2024 |
| 14 Jan 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Nov 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2024 |
| 11 Jan 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2024 |
| 3 Nov 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 | 1 Dec 2022 |
| 3 Nov 2022 | F0888 | Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 | C | Standard survey | 1 Dec 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 45.8%, RNs 46.7%; 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 | 17.5% | 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 | 1.1% | 2.3% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 6.6% | 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 | 24.1% | 15.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.4% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 3.6% | 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: Westward Heights Corp.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westward Heights Corp | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 11/03/1971 |
| Vetter Health Services, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2009 |
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 Fremont County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning Star Care Center | Fort Washakie | 45 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 35.6 | $5K | 10 Apr 2025 |
| Mountain View Skilled Nursing Community At Wlrcabuse icon | Lander | 40 | 2 | 2 | — | 20 | 50.0 | $51K | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Wind River Rehabilitation and Wellness | Riverton | 81 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 36 | 44.4 | $26K | 21 May 2026 |
All 4 facilities in Fremont County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Westward Heights Care Center been cited for?
9 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 Westward Heights Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Westward Heights Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day against a Wyoming median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Westward Heights Care Center?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Westward Heights Corp and Vetter Health Services, Inc.. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Westward Heights Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 22 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 27 Mar 2025.
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.