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Edgewood Sierra Hills
Exterior view of Edgewood Sierra Hills facility Cozy common area with a fireplace and seating Dining area with tables and chairs in a warm-colored room Exercise equipment in a well-lit therapy room Interior view of a salon area with styling chairs Clean bathroom in a senior living facility

Edgewood Sierra Hills

4606 N College Dr, Cheyenne, WY 82009 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Edgewood Sierra Hills

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Under David Lovato’s administration, Edgewood Sierra Hills is a 100-bed assisted living community on College Drive in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Operated by Sierra Hills Assisted Living Community, it maintains a 53 percent occupancy rate.

The facility sits in an average walkable neighborhood with a Walk Score of 58. This means a car is needed for most trips, but some errands can be done on foot. The location provides easy access to local amenities and services in Cheyenne.

Recent inspection findings have identified themes for improvement surrounding quality assurance processes, infection control protocols, and documentation procedures. Edgewood Sierra Hills has also faced citations regarding timely reporting incidents to the state licensing authority. Such ongoing compliance concerns point to operational challenges that potential occupants and families should understand before selecting this community.

Visitors considering Edgewood Sierra Hills should plan to tour it in person to assess current conditions, staffing presence, and daily operations. Given the recent regulatory issues, learning how the facility is addressing the deficiencies will be crucial to families deciding on care.

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Bed community size
100-bed community Rank #10 / 30Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 10th out of 30 homes in Wyoming for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Wyoming facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Wyoming that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 58 / 100 Rank #14 / 54Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 14th out of 54 homes in Wyoming for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Wyoming facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Wyoming that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
53%
Rank #21 / 26Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 21st out of 26 homes in Wyoming for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Wyoming average, with its Statewide rank out of 26. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Wyoming that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the Wyoming average: 74.2%
Occupied beds
53 / 100
Average occupied beds in Wyoming homes 54 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusActive
ExpirationDecember 31, 2026
CountyLaramie
License Number15263

Ownership & Operating Entity

Edgewood Sierra Hills is legally operated by Sierra Hills Assisted Living Community, and administered by David Lovato.

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Director of NursingHannah Shimkus

Contact Information

Email dlovato@edgewoodmail.com
Fax307-224-9224

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

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Inspection History

In Wyoming, the Department of Health, Healthcare Licensing and Surveys is the regulatory authority that conducts unannounced inspections and manages quality reports for all licensed facilities.

Since 2025 · 1 year of data 7 deficiencies

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Wyoming state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2025 vs. Wyoming state average
Overall vs. WY average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 Better Metrics better than Wyoming average:
• Total deficiencies (53% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityWY Averagevs. WY Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 715 This facility has 53% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Wyoming assisted living residence (7 vs. WY avg 15).↓ 53% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • November 20, 2025 inspection cited six deficiencies including failure to ensure tuberculosis testing, immunizations, food safety, quality improvement, and licensure survey posting.
  • Complaint investigation on November 20, 2025 found failure to timely report six incidents affecting resident health and safety to the Licensing Division as required.
  • Deficiencies showed ongoing infection control and documentation issues, with no complaints substantiated beyond the reporting failures, indicating persistent compliance problems.
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Wyoming

Edgewood Sierra Hills is located in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Wyoming.

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Community Choices Waiver

WY Medicaid CCW

Age 65+ or disabled
General Wyoming resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
WY

Sparse population; rural access focus.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Wyoming Home Services

WY Home Services

Age 60+
General Wyoming resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
WY

Limited funding; rural emphasis.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Wyoming OAA Services

Age 60+
General WY resident; no income/asset limits.
Income Limits (2025) None; donations encouraged.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WY

Includes Meals on Wheels; serves ~10,000 annually; rural emphasis.

Benefits
Meals (~$5-$7/meal) Transportation Homemaker services (~4 hours/week) Respite (~5 days/year) Legal aid

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Wyoming Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General WY resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
WY

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)

Wyoming LIEAP

Age 60+ prioritized
General WY resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WY

Covers gas, electric, wood; emergency aid available; serves ~15,000 households.

Benefits
Heating aid ($300-$1,000/season) Emergency aid ($500 max)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Wyoming National Family Caregiver Support Program

Age —
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; WY resident; 2+ ADLs.
Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; prioritizes low-income ~$24,980/year
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WY

Covers Big Horn, Carbon, Converse, Fremont, Goshen, Hot Springs, Laramie, Natrona, Washakie; serves ~1,000 annually.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Wyoming VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General WY resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth
WY

High rural veteran use; supports care costs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Property Tax Refund Program

Wyoming Property Tax Refund Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General WY resident 5+ years, homeowner/renter, paid property taxes/rent.
Income Limits (2025) ~$22,500/year (individual in high-cost counties), ~$18,000 (low-cost); $36,000/$28,800 (couples).
Asset Limits Not assessed beyond income.
WY

Refunds up to $900 (homeowners) or 50% rent paid; serves ~5,000 annually.

Benefits
Tax refund (~$200-$900/year avg.)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Wyoming SFMNP

Age 60+
General WY resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
WY

Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~5,000 annually.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$50/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

Frequently Asked Questions about Edgewood Sierra Hills

What neighborhood is Edgewood Sierra Hills in?

Edgewood Sierra Hills is in the North College Drive neighborhood of Cheyenne.

Who is the Director of Nursing at Edgewood Sierra Hills?

Hannah Shimkus is the Director of Nursing at Edgewood Sierra Hills.

Who is the owner of Edgewood Sierra Hills?

Edgewood Sierra Hills is legally operated by Sierra Hills Assisted Living Community, and administered by David Lovato.

Is Edgewood Sierra Hills in a walkable area?

Edgewood Sierra Hills has a walk score of 58. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Edgewood Sierra Hills?

According to WY state health department records, Edgewood Sierra Hills's license number is 15263.

When does Edgewood Sierra Hills's license expire?

According to WY state health department records, Edgewood Sierra Hills's license expires on December 31, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Edgewood Sierra Hills?

Edgewood Sierra Hills's occupancy is 53%.

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