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Wyoming Retirement Center
890 Us Hwy 20 South, Basin, WY 82410
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.
Wyoming Retirement Center, in Basin, Wyoming, is certified for 90 beds under government, state ownership.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Wyoming median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 1 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 18 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (7, 3, 8 by cycle, most recent first), 6 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 20.0 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 22.6.
CMS lists 3 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $146K.
Reported nurse staffing is 0.4 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), below the Wyoming median of 3.6.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Big Horn Co. median | Wyoming median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 18 | 18 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 20.0 | 20.0 | 22.6 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 0.4 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | — | 33.9% | 48.3% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $146,485 | $146,485 | $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 Dec 2024, 28 Sep 2023.
Severity mix: G ×6 D ×10 E ×2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct 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 | 18 Nov 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 17 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 17 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Complaint investigation | 16 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | Complaint investigation | 16 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 2024 | 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 | 17 Jan 2025 |
| 12 Dec 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 | Standard survey | 17 Jan 2025 |
| 3 Jul 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 20 Jun 2024 |
| 23 May 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 20 Jun 2024 |
| 28 Dec 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 29 Dec 2023 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 15 Dec 2023 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 15 Dec 2023 |
| 28 Sep 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 | 15 Dec 2023 |
| 14 Jul 2022 | 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 | 14 Sep 2022 |
| 14 Jul 2022 | F0661 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | D | Standard survey | 14 Sep 2022 |
| 14 Jul 2022 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 14 Sep 2022 |
| 14 Jul 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 14 Sep 2022 |
| 14 Jul 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 24 Aug 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct 2025 | Fine | $105,284 | |
| 12 Dec 2024 | Fine | $29,153 | |
| 3 Jul 2024 | Fine | $12,048 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Wyoming average. Turnover: nursing staff —, RNs —; 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 | 11.4% | 17.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 3.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 6.8% | 3.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 16.0% | 15.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.5% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 36.2% | 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: government, state. Legal business name: State Of Wyoming.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| State of Wyoming | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 05/23/1985 |
| State of Wyoming | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/23/1984 |
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 Big Horn County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Horizons Care Centerabuse icon | Lovell | 85 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 14 | 16.5 | $8K | 10 Jun 2026 |
All 2 facilities in Big Horn County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Wyoming Retirement Center been cited for?
18 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 6 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Wyoming median is 16 per facility.
Has Wyoming Retirement Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $146K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Wyoming Retirement Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 0.4 hours per resident per day against a Wyoming median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Wyoming Retirement Center?
Ownership type is government, state. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include State of Wyoming. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Wyoming Retirement Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 24 Oct 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 12 Dec 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.