Platte County Legacy Home
100 19th St, Wheatland, WY 82201 · (307) 322-7351
Non profit - Other · 50 certified beds
Platte County Legacy Home has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in February 2026, found 5 citations, 1 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the Wyoming average is 7.8). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $32,600 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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 February 20, 2026 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.February 20, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.February 20, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.February 20, 2026 · F0605 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.February 20, 2026 · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.February 20, 2026 · F0644 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.February 20, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.July 25, 2024 · F0851 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $32,600February 20, 2026
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 | 3.63 | 3.87 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.96 | 0.94 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.54 | 0.50 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.13 | 2.43 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 52.3% | 51.8% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Other |
| Certified beds | 50 |
| Average residents per day | 44.3 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Platte County Legacy Home on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.