Morning Star Care Center
4 North Fork Rd, Fort Washakie, WY 82514 · (307) 332-6902
Government - Federal · 45 certified beds
Morning Star Care Center has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2025, found 1 citation (the Wyoming average is 7.8). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $5,168 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on April 10, 2025 found 1 citation. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.April 10, 2025 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.November 5, 2024 · F0622 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.November 5, 2024 · F0745 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $5,168November 5, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Wyoming average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 5.23 | 3.87 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.04 | 0.94 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.32 | 0.50 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 3.87 | 2.43 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | Not available | 51.8% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - Federal |
| Certified beds | 45 |
| Average residents per day | 32.7 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Westward Heights Care Center Lander · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Mountain View Skilled Nursing Community at WLRC Lander · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Wind River Rehabilitation and Wellness Riverton · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Morning Star Care Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.