Newcastle, WY

Weston County Health Services

2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with abuse icon flag with 6 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

1124 Washington Blvd, Newcastle, WY

(307) 746-2793

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Overall

2 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

3 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

58

Certified beds

Average residents

53

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1984-09-04

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Hospital-based

Yes

CMS reports the provider resides in a hospital

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.55

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.90 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.62

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.48 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.35

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.46 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.53

All reported nurse hours · state 3.84 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.18

RN + LPN hours · state 1.38 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.01

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.30 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.33

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.62 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.00

Reported PT staffing

Adjusted RN hours

0.66

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

4.22

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.14

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

40%

Annual RN turnover · state 43% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

52%

Annual nurse turnover · state 53% · national 46%

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission Not Available
10.72%
Not Available · Eligible stays Not Available · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Discharge to community Not Available
50.57%
Not Available · Eligible stays Not Available · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Medicare spending per beneficiary Not Available
1.02
No data were submitted for this measure.
Drug regimen review with follow-up Not Available
95.27%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Falls with major injury Not Available
0.77%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Discharge self-care score Not Available
53.69%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Discharge mobility score Not Available
50.94%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened Not Available
2.29%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · Adjusted rate Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization Not Available
7.12%
Not Available · Eligible stays Not Available · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 5.83%
8.2%
2.4 pts worse
Numerator 6 · Denominator 103
Staff flu vaccination coverage 67.46%
42%
25.5 pts better
Numerator 85 · Denominator 126
Discharge function score Not Available
56.45%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Transfer of health information to provider Not Available
95.95%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Transfer of health information to patient Not Available
96.28%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date Not Available
25.2%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.1
1.3
0.2 pts better
1.9
0.8 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.1 · Observed 0.8 · Expected 1.4 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.6
2.2
0.6 pts better
1.8
0.2 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.6 · Observed 1.4 · Expected 1.4 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.3%
94.3%
4 pts better
93.4%
4.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 97.7% · Q4 96.0% · 4Q avg 98.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
94.3%
5.7 pts better
95.5%
4.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 5.2%
4.8%
0.4 pts worse
3.3%
1.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 4.5% · Q4 6.0% · 4Q avg 5.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
6.4%
6.4 pts better
11.4%
11.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.4%
6.5%
4.1 pts better
5.4%
3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.1% · Q2 2.8% · Q3 2.3% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 2.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 7.7%
16.1%
8.4 pts better
19.6%
11.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.7% · Q2 8.3% · Q3 7.0% · Q4 8.0% · 4Q avg 7.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 25.5%
24.1%
1.4 pts worse
16.7%
8.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 26.7% · Q2 31.2% · Q3 25.0% · Q4 20.9% · 4Q avg 25.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 2.3%
0.1%
2.2 pts worse
0.1%
2.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.5% · Q2 2.6% · Q3 2.3% · Q4 2.0% · 4Q avg 2.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 13.6%
18.5%
4.9 pts better
16.3%
2.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 12.5% · Q2 16.1% · Q3 14.0% · Q4 12.2% · 4Q avg 13.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 19.9%
18.7%
1.2 pts worse
14.9%
5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 16.7% · Q2 24.2% · Q3 20.5% · Q4 18.8% · 4Q avg 19.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.0%
1.9%
1.9 pts better
1.0%
1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 3.5%
3.0%
0.5 pts worse
1.7%
1.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 2.6% · Q3 6.8% · Q4 4.0% · 4Q avg 3.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 19.9%
23.6%
3.7 pts better
19.8%
0.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 30.2% · Q2 18.3% · Q3 15.4% · Q4 16.7% · 4Q avg 19.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 1.9%
5.0%
3.1 pts better
5.1%
3.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 4.4% · Q3 3.4% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 87.8%
75.7%
12.1 pts better
81.7%
6.1 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 87.8%

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-07-11 · Fire 2024-07-11

6 health deficiencies

Top issue: Administration (3 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-04-13 · Fire 2023-04-13

10 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (2 deficiencies)

7 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2022-03-10 · Fire 2022-03-10

1 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (1 deficiency)

8 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-11

E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2024-09-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-11

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2024-09-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-11

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-09-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-11

K900 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet Health Care Facilities Code mechanical requirements.

Corrected 2024-09-04

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-13

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2023-05-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-13

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2023-05-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-13

K223 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Corrected 2023-05-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-13

K255 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that suites are correctly sub-divided by noncombustible or limited-combustible construction.

Corrected 2023-05-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-13

K271 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

Corrected 2023-05-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-13

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2023-05-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-13

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2023-05-01

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-10

E31 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide emergency officials' contact information.

Corrected 2022-04-28

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-10

E41 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Corrected 2022-05-16

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-10

K911 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Corrected 2022-05-16

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-10

K223 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Corrected 2022-04-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-10

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2022-04-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-10

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2022-04-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-10

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2022-04-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-10

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2022-04-28

Inspection history

Recent health citations

G · Actual harm 2025-12-11

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2026-01-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-11

F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Corrected 2026-01-05

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-11

F837 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-08-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-11

F851 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Corrected 2024-08-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-11

F868 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Corrected 2024-08-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-11

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-08-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-13

F680 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

Corrected 2023-05-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-13

F727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2023-05-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-13

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2023-05-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-13

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2023-05-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-13

F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected 2023-05-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-13

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2023-05-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-13

F740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Corrected 2023-05-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-13

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2023-05-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-13

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2023-05-01

C · Minimal harm 2023-04-13

F888 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19

Corrected 2023-05-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-03-10

F553 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

Corrected 2022-03-31

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Weston County Hospital District

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 1 facilities 1966-01-01
Cadwell, Maureen

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2012-09-12
Cadwell, Maureen

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2012-09-12
Cadwell, Maureen

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2012-09-12
James, Connie

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2013-03-15
Materi, Georgenna

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2011-03-15

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