nursing home in Sheridan, WY
Westview Health Care Center
1990 West Loucks St, Sheridan, WY 82801 · (307) 672-9789
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★3
- Quality measures★★★★★5
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Westview Health Care Center at a glance
Westview Health Care Center is a 102-bed for-profit nursing home in Sheridan, Wyoming (Sheridan County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Wyoming average of 2.9.
Residents receive about 3.5 hours of nursing care per day (0.8 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.9 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (February 14, 2025) found 1 health citation. The Wyoming average is 7.8.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $13,870.
Nursing staff turnover is 51.5% per year (state average 51.8%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 102
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Life Care Centers of America
- Medicare-certified since
- October 6, 1989
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Sheridan County
- CMS Certification Number
- 535039
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Wyoming avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Average |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Average |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Wyoming avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.50 hrs | 3.87 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.84 hrs | 0.94 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.37 hrs | 2.43 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Average |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.16 hrs | 3.37 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 51.5% | 51.8% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 38.5% | 44.1% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Wyoming avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 1 | 8 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 1 | 4 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 19 | 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) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $13,870 | $28,128 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Wyoming avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 102 | 82 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 65 | 56 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 63.8% | 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) | 2.6% | 4.7% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 5.5% | 4.6% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 22.2% | 21.8% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0.4% | 3.1% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 15.2% | 16.8% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 7.9% | 15.3% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 9.5% | 5.9% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 10% | 6.5% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 14.3% | 15.4% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 27.7% | 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) | 95.2% | 94.3% | 93.6% | Average |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Wyoming avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 1% | 1.2% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 74.3% | 77% | 79.8% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 88% | 77% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 8 health deficiencies and 5 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2, 2026 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected April 29, 2026 |
| November 2, 2023 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 13, 2023 |
| November 2, 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 December 13, 2023 |
| November 2, 2023 Complaint | 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 December 13, 2023 |
| September 22, 2022 Fire safety | Implement emergency and standby power systems. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0041 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected October 14, 2022 |
| September 22, 2022 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 14, 2022 |
| September 22, 2022 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 14, 2022 |
| September 22, 2022 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 11, 2022 |
| September 22, 2022 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 11, 2022 |
| September 22, 2022 Standard | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0625 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 11, 2022 |
| September 22, 2022 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 12, 2022 |
| September 22, 2022 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 11, 2022 |
| September 22, 2022 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 11, 2022 |
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 1 federal penalty in the past three years, including $13,870 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| April 2, 2026 | Fine | $13,870 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| FERRIES, LAURA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/28/2025 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/29/2010 |
| MURNER, TONYA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/10/2025 |
| PRESTON, FORREST Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/29/2010 |
| CROSS, CINDY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2016 |
| HENRY, TERRY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2016 |
| THURMOND, JOAN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2016 |
| PRESTON, FORREST Individual | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/21/2015 |
| BURGESS, ERIKA Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/11/2016 |
| MURNER, TONYA Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2010 |
| SCHMIDT, DEREK Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2023 |
| BURGESS, ERIKA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/11/2016 |
| FERRIES, LAURA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2020 |
| FLETCHER, TODD Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2021 |
| LAY, LISA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/24/2017 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/21/2015 |
| MURNER, TONYA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2010 |
| PRESTON, AUBREY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/27/2024 |
| PRESTON, FORREST Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/21/2015 |
| SCHMIDT, DEREK Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2023 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/21/2015 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Westview Health Care Center's rating?
Westview Health Care Center has 5 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 Westview Health Care Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 1 citation, compared with a Wyoming average of 7.8. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Westview Health Care Center 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 Westview Health Care Center?
It is for profit - corporation and part of Life Care Centers of America. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Westview Health Care Center and how do I contact it?
Westview Health Care Center is at 1990 West Loucks St, Sheridan, WY 82801. Phone: (307) 672-9789.
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.