Westward Heights Care Center
150 Caring Way, Lander, WY 82520 · (307) 332-5560
Non profit - Corporation · 60 certified beds
Westward Heights Care Center has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in March 2025, found 2 citations (the Wyoming average is 7.8). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above 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 March 27, 2025 found 2 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.March 27, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- 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.March 27, 2025 · F0758 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.May 22, 2026 · F0627 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.January 14, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.January 14, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
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 | 3.73 | 3.87 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.01 | 0.94 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.23 | 0.50 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.48 | 2.43 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 45.8% | 51.8% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 60 |
| Average residents per day | 54.6 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Mountain View Skilled Nursing Community at WLRC Lander · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Morning Star Care Center Fort Washakie · ★★★★★ 4 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 Westward Heights Care Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.