nursing home in Newcastle, WY
Weston County Health Services
1124 Washington Blvd, Newcastle, WY 82701 · (307) 746-2793
★★★★★2
Below average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★2
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★2
- Abuse citation
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Weston County Health Services at a glance
Weston County Health Services is a 58-bed government nursing home in Newcastle, Wyoming (Weston County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the Wyoming average of 2.9.
Residents receive about 3.8 hours of nursing care per day (0.6 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 3.9 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (December 11, 2025) found 11 health citations. The Wyoming average is 7.8.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 58.9% per year (state average 51.8%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Government - Federal
- Beds
- 58
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- September 4, 1984
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Weston County
- CMS Certification Number
- 535023
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Wyoming avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Worse |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Wyoming avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.81 hrs | 3.87 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Average |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.61 hrs | 0.94 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.59 hrs | 2.43 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.45 hrs | 3.37 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Average |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 58.9% | 51.8% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 33.3% | 44.1% | 42.9% | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Wyoming avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 11 | 8 | 9 | Worse |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 3 | 4 | 3 | Worse |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 70 | 66.5 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Wyoming avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $28,128 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Wyoming avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 58 | 82 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 52 | 56 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 89.5% | 70.7% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Wyoming avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 5.5% | 4.7% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 3.6% | 4.6% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 22% | 21.8% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 4.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 20.8% | 16.8% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 9.8% | 15.3% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 6.1% | 5.9% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0.5% | 6.5% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 2% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 7.7% | 15.4% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 20.6% | 22.7% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 94.3% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 96.5% | 94.3% | 93.6% | Average |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Wyoming avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 92% | 77% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 25 health deficiencies and 15 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 Complaint | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0602 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 26, 2026 |
| December 11, 2025 Fire safety | Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0753 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 5, 2026 |
| December 11, 2025 Fire safety | Meet other general requirements. Construction Deficiencies · Tag K0100 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 5, 2026 |
| December 11, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 5, 2026 |
| December 11, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 5, 2026 |
| December 11, 2025 Complaint | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected January 5, 2026 |
| December 11, 2025 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 5, 2026 |
| December 11, 2025 Complaint | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0725 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 5, 2026 |
| December 11, 2025 Standard | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 5, 2026 |
| December 11, 2025 Standard | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0628 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 5, 2026 |
| December 11, 2025 Standard | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0883 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 5, 2026 |
| December 11, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 5, 2026 |
| December 11, 2025 Standard | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0644 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 5, 2026 |
| December 11, 2025 Standard | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0605 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 5, 2026 |
| December 11, 2025 Standard | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 23, 2025 |
| July 11, 2024 Fire safety | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0039 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 4, 2024 |
| July 11, 2024 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 4, 2024 |
| July 11, 2024 Fire safety | Meet Health Care Facilities Code mechanical requirements. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0900 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 4, 2024 |
| July 11, 2024 Fire safety | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0351 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 4, 2024 |
| July 11, 2024 Standard | Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0837 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 25, 2024 |
| July 11, 2024 Standard | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0868 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 25, 2024 |
| July 11, 2024 Standard | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0851 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 25, 2024 |
| July 11, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 25, 2024 |
| April 13, 2023 Fire safety | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0761 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 1, 2023 |
| April 13, 2023 Fire safety | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0351 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 1, 2023 |
| April 13, 2023 Fire safety | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0223 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 1, 2023 |
| April 13, 2023 Fire safety | Ensure that suites are correctly sub-divided by noncombustible or limited-combustible construction. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0255 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 1, 2023 |
| April 13, 2023 Fire safety | Have exits that are accessible at all times. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0271 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 16, 2023 |
| April 13, 2023 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 1, 2023 |
| April 13, 2023 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 1, 2023 |
| April 13, 2023 Standard | Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0680 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 1, 2023 |
| April 13, 2023 Standard | 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. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0727 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 1, 2023 |
| April 13, 2023 Standard | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 1, 2023 |
| April 13, 2023 Standard | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0740 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 1, 2023 |
| April 13, 2023 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 1, 2023 |
| April 13, 2023 Standard | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0623 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 1, 2023 |
| April 13, 2023 Standard | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 1, 2023 |
| April 13, 2023 Standard | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 1, 2023 |
| April 13, 2023 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 1, 2023 |
| April 13, 2023 Standard | Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0888 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected May 1, 2023 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| WESTON COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 01/01/1966 |
| DROST, KARI Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/03/2022 |
| HAEBERLE, JOHN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| MAIELLANO, PAUL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/17/2025 |
| RYAN, PATRICIA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/11/2026 |
| SCHARF, KIMBERLY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2026 |
| DROST, KARI Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/03/2022 |
| MAIELLANO, PAUL Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/17/2025 |
| RYAN, PATRICIA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/11/2026 |
| DROST, KARI Individual | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/03/2022 |
| MAIELLANO, PAUL Individual | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/17/2025 |
| RYAN, PATRICIA Individual | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/11/2026 |
| HAEBERLE, JOHN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| RYAN, PATRICIA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/11/2026 |
| SCHARF, KIMBERLY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2026 |
| DROST, KARI Individual | trustee of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/03/2022 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Weston County Health Services's rating?
Weston County Health Services has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Wyoming nursing homes is 2.9 stars.
How many inspection citations did Weston County Health Services receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 11 citations, compared with a Wyoming average of 7.8. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Weston County Health Services accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Weston County Health Services?
It is government - federal. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Weston County Health Services and how do I contact it?
Weston County Health Services is at 1124 Washington Blvd, Newcastle, WY 82701. Phone: (307) 746-2793.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.