Nursing homes in Cheyenne, WY
Cheyenne, WY has 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes. 1 has a 5-star overall rating, and 2 have been fined in the last three years.
Medicare data updated October 2026. Sorted by Medicare's overall rating.
| Nursing home | Overall rating | Health inspections | Staffing | Quality measures | Beds | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Care Center of Cheyenne1330 Prairie Ave · For profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | 160 | None |
| Granite Rehabilitation and Wellness3128 Boxelder Dr · For profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | 146 | 2 ($59,018) |
| Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center2700 E 12th Street · For profit - Limited Liability companySpecial Focus Facility candidate Cited for abuse | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | 105 | 1 ($62,647) |
How to read the ratings. Medicare's overall rating starts from the health inspection rating, which compares each home with others in Wyoming, then moves up or down a star for very high or very low staffing and quality measure ratings. Ratings are one source among several: Medicare suggests visiting too. How to read a nursing home's star ratings
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Recent inspection problems in Cheyenne
Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.July 23, 2026 · Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.July 23, 2026 · Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center · F0727 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.April 22, 2026 · Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center · F0800 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.April 22, 2026 · Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center · F0838 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.March 26, 2026 · Life Care Center of Cheyenne · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.March 26, 2026 · Granite Rehabilitation and Wellness · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.March 26, 2026 · Granite Rehabilitation and Wellness · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.March 26, 2026 · Granite Rehabilitation and Wellness · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.March 26, 2026 · Granite Rehabilitation and Wellness · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.March 26, 2026 · Granite Rehabilitation and Wellness · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Questions about nursing homes in Cheyenne
Which nursing home in Cheyenne has the highest Medicare rating?
Life Care Center of Cheyenne has the highest overall rating in Cheyenne: 5 stars out of 5.
How many nursing homes in Cheyenne have been fined?
2 of the 3 have been fined in the last three years, $121,665 in all. The most was $62,647, at Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center.
Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Cheyenne?
Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center is a Special Focus Facility candidate and was cited for abuse. Medicare marks homes with a history of serious problems and homes recently cited for abuse.
Which nursing home in Cheyenne is the largest?
Life Care Center of Cheyenne, with 160 certified beds.
Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.