Cycle 1
Health 2025-03-27 · Fire 2025-03-27
2 health deficiencies
Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)
Lander, WY
Westward Heights Care Center
5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with 2 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
150 Caring Way, Lander, WY
(307) 332-5560
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
5 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
5 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
60
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
1990-01-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.98
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.23
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.52
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.28
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
39%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
42%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.0 |
1.3
0.3 pts better
|
1.9
0.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.4 |
2.2
0.2 pts worse
|
1.8
0.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 6.1% |
4.8%
1.3 pts worse
|
3.3%
2.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.6% |
6.4%
5.8 pts better
|
11.4%
10.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 3.6% |
6.5%
2.9 pts better
|
5.4%
1.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 17.2% |
16.1%
1.1 pts worse
|
19.6%
2.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 6.6% |
24.1%
17.5 pts better
|
16.7%
10.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 21.4% |
18.5%
2.9 pts worse
|
16.3%
5.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 16.6% |
18.7%
2.1 pts better
|
14.9%
1.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.6% |
3.0%
2.4 pts better
|
1.7%
1.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 18.5% |
23.6%
5.1 pts better
|
19.8%
1.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 0.6% |
5.0%
4.4 pts better
|
5.1%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 94.8% |
75.7%
19.1 pts better
|
81.7%
13.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 22.3% |
13.7%
8.6 pts worse
|
12.0%
10.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 95.9% |
77.0%
18.9 pts better
|
79.7%
16.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 18.7% |
20.8%
2.1 pts better
|
23.9%
5.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-01-11 · Fire 2024-01-11
4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2022-11-03 · Fire 2022-11-03
2 health deficiencies
Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-27
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-04-22
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-27
K521 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2025-04-22
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-27
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-04-07
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-27
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2025-04-17
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-11
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-02-09
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-11
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-02-09
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-03
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2022-12-16
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-03
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2022-12-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-03
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2022-12-18
Inspection history
Recent health citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-27
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-04-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-27
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 2025-04-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-14
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 2024-08-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-14
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-11-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-11
F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-02-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-11
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-02-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-03
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 2022-12-01
C · Minimal harm
2022-11-03
F888 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
Corrected 2022-12-01
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Westward Heights Corp
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Vetter, Eldora
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Vetter, Jack
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Baker, Betty
Corporate Officer · Individual
Cone, Lucy
Corporate Officer · Individual
Hubble, Lauren
Corporate Officer · Individual
Kimber, Jeff
Corporate Director · Individual
Korell, Natalie
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Mckee, Dean
Corporate Officer · Individual
Nagy, Robert
Corporate Officer · Individual
Smith, Amy
Corporate Director · Individual
Stuhr, Brian
Corporate Officer · Individual
Vetter Health Services, Inc.
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
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