Wyoming Veterans' Skilled Nursing Facility
700 Veteran's Lane, Buffalo, WY 82834
Wyoming Veterans' Skilled Nursing Facility, a 36-bed government - state nursing facility in Buffalo, WY, holds a 2-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #20 of 35 rated homes in WY on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. 1 inspection finding reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy 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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- 2 / 5
- Below average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
- #20 of 35
- In-state rank among rated WY homes
- 7.88
- Well above average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
- 16
- Inspection findings · 1 serious
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The verdict
Wyoming Veterans' Skilled Nursing Facility, a 36-bed government - state nursing facility in Buffalo, WY, holds a 2-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #20 of 35 rated homes in WY on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. 1 inspection finding reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.
- 2 / 5
- CMS overall · national 3.0
- #20 of 35
- In-state rank among rated WY homes
- 7.88
- Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
- 16
- Inspection findings · 1 serious
CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.
In-state ownership mix · peer inventory
How 36 WY nursing homes split by ownership sector
This facility is recorded as Government - State. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.
Health Inspection
Staffing
Quality Measures
Long-Stay Quality
Facility Information
- Provider Number
- 535061
- Ownership
- Government - State
- Provider Type
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Beds
- 36
- Residents
- 21
- In Hospital
- No
- County
- Johnson
- Last Inspection
- Jan 23, 2026
Staffing Data
How the 7.88 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:
- RN Hours
- 2.01 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
- LPN Hours
- 1.26
- CNA Hours
- 4.61
- Total Nursing Hours
- 7.88 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
- PT Hours
- 0.00
What the CMS Record Reveals About Wyoming Veterans' Skilled Nursing Facility
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Wyoming Veterans' Skilled Nursing Facility ranks #20 of 35 rated nursing homes in WY on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Wyoming Veterans' Skilled Nursing Facility operates 36 certified beds in Buffalo, WY with approximately 21 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars (health inspection 2★ · staffing 4★ · quality 3★).
The inspection file contains 16 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 1 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. CMS has not levied any fines or payment denials against this facility. Per resident day, this facility reports 7.88 total nursing hours (national average 3.86) and 2.01 RN hours.
Classified as "Government - State" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Wyoming Veterans' Skilled Nursing Facility falls into a category where comparative context matters.
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 the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.
Deficiency History (16 most recent)
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
Corrected: Feb 3, 2026
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: Feb 20, 2026
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Corrected: Feb 20, 2026
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Corrected: Apr 29, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
Corrected: Feb 19, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Corrected: Feb 20, 2026
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Category: Administration Deficiencies
Corrected: Feb 20, 2026
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: Feb 17, 2026
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Corrected: Feb 20, 2026
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Corrected: Aug 28, 2024
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Corrected: Aug 28, 2024
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: Aug 28, 2024
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.
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Corrected: Aug 28, 2024
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
Corrected: Aug 28, 2024
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
Corrected: Aug 28, 2024
The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
Corrected: Aug 28, 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 | 24.6% | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.9% | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.3% | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 8.1% | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 18.8% | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 10.0% | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 41.5% | 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 | 2.6% | No |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | Long Stay | 2.4% | 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 | 100.0% | No |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | Long Stay | 3.5% | No |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | Long Stay | N/A | No |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | Long Stay | 29.0% | No |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | Short Stay | N/A | No |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | Short Stay | N/A | No |
Penalty History
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2026 | Payment Denial | - |
Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing
Two data-derived peer sets for Wyoming Veterans' Skilled Nursing Facility, both outside WY so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.
Similar bed count
Nearest CMS certified bed counts outside WY (36 beds here).
Similar staffing hours
Nearest CMS adjusted total nurse hours per resident day outside WY (9.80 here).
Nearby Nursing Homes in WY
35 other nursing homes are on record in WY; 6 are shown here.
Amie Holt Care Center
Buffalo, WY
Big Horn Rehabilitation and Care Center
Sheridan, WY
Casper Mountain Rehabilitation and Care Center
Casper, WY
Cody Regional Health Long Term Care Center
Cody, WY
Crook County Medical Services District Long Term C
Sundance, WY
Goshen Healthcare Community
Torrington, WY
Understanding Nursing Home Data
What the CMS records show for Wyoming Veterans' Skilled Nursing Facility
The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.
- The WY registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View WY registry
- Peer homes near 36 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in WY. Compare a similar-size peer
- CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work
CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.
Frequently Asked Questions
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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. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
