Cycle 1
Health 2026-01-23 · Fire 2024-07-26
9 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (2 deficiencies)
8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (4 deficiencies)
Buffalo, WY
Wyoming Veterans' Skilled Nursing Facility
1-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with abuse icon flag with 9 recent health deficiencies with 8 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
700 Veteran's Lane, Buffalo, WY
(307) 684-5511
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
1 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
2 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
36
Certified beds
Average residents
23
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Government
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2024-08-30
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
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.00
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.00
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
0.00
Nurse aide staffing
Total nurse hours
0.00
All reported nurse hours
Licensed hours
0.00
RN + LPN hours
Weekend hours
0.00
Weekend nurse staffing
Weekend RN hours
0.00
Weekend registered nurse coverage
Physical therapist
0.00
Reported PT staffing
Adjusted RN hours
0.00
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
0.00
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
0.00
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
0%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
0%
Annual nurse turnover
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 | Not Available |
8.2%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure. |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | Not Available |
42%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
94.3%
5.7 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 6.7% |
4.8%
1.9 pts worse
|
3.3%
3.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q4 8.7% · 4Q avg 6.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 2.3% |
6.4%
4.1 pts better
|
11.4%
9.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q4 4.8% · 4Q avg 2.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 5.1% |
6.5%
1.4 pts better
|
5.4%
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 5.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 6.8% |
16.1%
9.3 pts better
|
19.6%
12.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 6.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 43.5% |
24.1%
19.4 pts worse
|
16.7%
26.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 43.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 24.0% |
18.7%
5.3 pts worse
|
14.9%
9.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q4 27.3% · 4Q avg 24.0% · 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 · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.5% |
3.0%
0.5 pts better
|
1.7%
0.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 2.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 33.3% |
23.6%
9.7 pts worse
|
19.8%
13.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 33.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 13.3% |
5.0%
8.3 pts worse
|
5.1%
8.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 13.3% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-07-26 · Fire
7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (3 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-26
E29 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Develop a communication plan.
Corrected 2024-08-08
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-26
E37 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2024-07-28
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-26
E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2024-08-01
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-26
E41 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2024-08-07
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-26
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-08-30
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-26
K521 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2024-08-22
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-26
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2024-08-22
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-26
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-08-27
Inspection history
Recent health citations
G · Actual harm
2026-01-23
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.
Not marked corrected
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-23
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Not marked corrected
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-23
F851 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Not marked corrected
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-23
F605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Not marked corrected
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-23
F628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Not marked corrected
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-23
F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Not marked corrected
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-23
F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Not marked corrected
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-23
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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.
Not marked corrected
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-23
F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Not marked corrected
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-26
F574 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
Corrected 2024-08-28
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-26
F576 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Corrected 2024-08-28
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-26
F585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-08-28
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-26
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 2024-08-28
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-26
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-08-28
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-26
F806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2024-08-28
C · Minimal harm
2024-07-26
F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2024-08-28
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Allison, Robert
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Johansson, Stefan
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Meredith, Gregory
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
State Of Wyoming
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
State Of Wyoming
5% Or Greater Security Interest · Organization
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