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Wyoming Veterans' Skilled Nursing Facility
700 Veteran's Lane, Buffalo, WY 82834
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 Veterans' Skilled Nursing Facility is a Government, state nursing home in Buffalo, Wyoming, certified for 36 beds and caring for about 21 residents a day.
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 3.
Inspectors recorded 16 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (9, 7, 0 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 44.4 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 22.6.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: no fines and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 7.9 hours per resident per day (2.0 RN), above 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 | Johnson Co. median | Wyoming median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 16 | 16 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 44.4 | 44.4 | 22.6 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 7.9 | 7.9 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0.8 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | — | 40.8% | 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: 23 Jan 2026, 26 Jul 2024.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×6 E ×6 F ×2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan 2026 | 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 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 17 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | F | Complaint investigation | 20 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard survey | 19 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 29 Apr 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 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. | D | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Feb 2026 |
| 26 Jul 2024 | F0574 | The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands. | E | Standard survey | 28 Aug 2024 |
| 26 Jul 2024 | F0576 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. | E | Standard survey | 28 Aug 2024 |
| 26 Jul 2024 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | E | Standard survey | 28 Aug 2024 |
| 26 Jul 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. | E | Standard survey | 28 Aug 2024 |
| 26 Jul 2024 | 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 | 28 Aug 2024 |
| 26 Jul 2024 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | E | Standard survey | 28 Aug 2024 |
| 26 Jul 2024 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 28 Aug 2024 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan 2026 | Payment denial | — | 62 days |
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 | 24.6% | 17.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.3% | 2.3% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 8.1% | 3.9% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 18.8% | 15.3% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 10.0% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 41.5% | 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, state. Legal business name: State Of Wyoming.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| State of Wyoming | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/14/2025 |
| State of Wyoming | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/14/2025 |
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 Johnson County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amie Holt Care Center | Buffalo | 50 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 14.0 | — | 24 Apr 2025 |
All 2 facilities in Johnson County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Wyoming Veterans' Skilled Nursing Facility been cited for?
16 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 Wyoming Veterans' Skilled Nursing Facility been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Wyoming Veterans' Skilled Nursing Facility compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 7.9 hours per resident per day against a Wyoming median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Wyoming Veterans' Skilled Nursing Facility?
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 Veterans' Skilled Nursing Facility last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 23 Jan 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 23 Jan 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.