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CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026

Amie Holt Care Center

497 W Lott, Buffalo, WY 82834

Amie Holt Care Center, a 50-bed government - hospital district nursing facility in Buffalo, WY, holds a 5-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, with nurse staffing above the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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5 / 5
Much above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
5.12
Well above average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.89
7
Inspection findings
$0
Federal penalties (0)

Health Inspection

4/5

Staffing

5/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
53A002
Ownership
Government - Hospital district
Provider Type
Medicaid
Beds
50
Residents
39
In Hospital
Yes
County
Johnson
Last Inspection
Apr 24, 2025

Staffing Data

How the 5.12 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.89 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
0.95
CNA Hours
3.28
Total Nursing Hours
5.12 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.00
Nursing Turnover
40.8%
RN Turnover
33.3%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Amie Holt Care Center

Amie Holt Care Center operates 50 certified beds in Buffalo, WY with approximately 39 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars (health inspection 4★ · staffing 5★ · quality 5★).

The inspection file contains 7 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. CMS has not levied any fines or payment denials against this facility. Reported nurse staffing runs 5.12 total hours per resident day (national average 3.89); RN hours specifically are 0.89 per resident day.

Classified as "Government - Hospital district" ownership and operating as a "Medicaid" provider embedded within a hospital campus, Amie Holt Care Center falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 40.8%, within a range generally associated with stable care teams.

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (7 most recent)

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 24, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 8, 2025

C - Widespread - No harm Apr 24, 2025 Tag: 0851

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 8, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 29, 2024 Tag: 0883

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 14, 2024

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Feb 29, 2024 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 14, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 29, 2024 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 14, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Feb 29, 2024 Tag: 0583

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 14, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 29, 2024 Tag: 0578

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 14, 2024

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 12.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 1.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 2.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 2.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 7.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 9.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 13.7% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay N/A Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 5.9% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 96.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 4.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 7.4% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 87.5% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay N/A No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Amie Holt Care Center?
Amie Holt Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (4★), staffing levels (5★), and quality measures (5★).
What are the staffing levels at Amie Holt Care Center?
Amie Holt Care Center reports 5.12 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.89 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 40.8%.
How many beds does Amie Holt Care Center have?
Amie Holt Care Center has 50 certified beds with approximately 39 residents. The facility is located at 497 W Lott, Buffalo, WY 82834.
Does Amie Holt Care Center have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Amie Holt Care Center has 7 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has Amie Holt Care Center received any fines or penalties?
No, Amie Holt Care Center has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Amie Holt Care Center?
Amie Holt Care Center is classified as "Government - Hospital district" ownership. The facility type is "Medicaid" and is located within a hospital.
When was Amie Holt Care Center last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Amie Holt Care Center was on Apr 24, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Amie Holt Care Center?
Amie Holt Care Center is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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