Ivinson Memorial Hospital Extended Care Facility

Ivinson Memorial Hospital Extended Care Facility

Overview of Ivinson Memorial Hospital Extended Care Facility

Ivinson Memorial Hospital Extended Care Facility has been part of Laramie, Wyoming since 1917, which is a long time for any senior care community to stay open. It’s a 99-bed memory care and assisted living community at 255 N 30th St, housed in a two-story building with an internal elevator so nobody’s stuck taking stairs to get to their room or to shared dining and common spaces.

Doug Faus administers the place, and Mary Ponce is the Director of Nursing. What actually sets this facility apart is what’s sitting right next to it: Ivinson Memorial Hospital is 0.02 miles away, which is close enough that it’s basically part of the same campus. That matters if dialysis, an orthopedic clinic, behavioral health support, or rehabilitation therapy are things a resident might need. All four of those are available on-site here.

The neighborhood itself scores a 37 on walkability, so it’s the kind of area where you can handle a few errands on foot, but you’ll want a car for most trips. Inside, there are transportation services and fitness and recreation programming, so getting around and staying active aren’t left to chance.

21 of the 99 beds are filled; that means space and attention aren’t in short supply. What Ivinson offers is a rare pairing for a small Wyoming city: memory and assisted living care with real hospital-level clinical services within arm’s reach, in a community that’s been doing this for over a century.

Capacity and availability

Residents per day
21
Bed community size
99-bed community Rank #11 / 31Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 11th out of 31 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Wyoming that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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: 37 / 100 Rank #34 / 51Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 34th out of 51 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Wyoming that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
21%
Rank #26 / 26Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 26th out of 26 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Wyoming that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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
21 / 99
Average occupied beds in Wyoming homes 54 beds

License Details

Facility TypeHospital
CountyAlbany
License Number15271
CMS Certification Number530025
Accreditation StatusTJC

Ownership & Operating Entity

Ivinson Memorial Hospital Extended Care Facility is administered by Doug Faus.

Staffing

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

Leadership

Director of NursingMary Ponce

Contact Information

Fax307-755-4319

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What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: Two-story

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Fitness and Recreation

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Address 2.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Laramie's city center to Ivinson Memorial Hospital Extended Care Facility's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.02 miles to nearest hospital (Ivinson Memorial Hospital)

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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the WY Dept. of Health (WDH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

The facility name. Click to view the full profile page on Assisted Living Magazine, including photos, services, and contact info.
CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This Table NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Wyoming average is: 60.5% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Sage View Care Center
NH
MC
RC
SNF
Rock Springs
82
Facility 82
WY AVG 82
Rank #17 / 31
47.6%
Facility 47.6%
WY AVG 68.2%
Rank #23 / 26
-30%
3.43
Facility 3.43
WY AVG 4.53
Rank #11 / 13
-25%-24%
$12.7k
Facility $12.7k
WY AVG $42.4k
Rank #8 / 13
11
Facility 11
WY AVG 18.9
Rank #3 / 12
2.2
Facility 2.2
WY AVG 3.4
Rank #3 / 12
-39A+
10
Facility 10
WY AVG 47
Rank #49 / 51
-$5.8M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.$2.5M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.42.6%*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.535056
Laramie Health and Rehabilitation
NH
SNF
Laramie
105
Facility 105
WY AVG 82
Rank #8 / 31
49.3%
Facility 49.3%
WY AVG 68.2%
Rank #22 / 26
-28%
3.07
Facility 3.07
WY AVG 4.53
Rank #13 / 13
-64%-32%
$43.6k
Facility $43.6k
WY AVG $42.4k
Rank #11 / 13
26
Facility 26
WY AVG 18.9
Rank #9 / 12
5.2
Facility 5.2
WY AVG 3.4
Rank #11 / 12
352-
69
Facility 69
WY AVG 47
Rank #8 / 51
Stellar Laramie Management, LLC
$6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
WY AVG $8.9M
Rank #7 / 9
$3.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
WY AVG $5.4M
Rank #7 / 9
56.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 56.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
WY AVG 60.5%
Rank #7 / 9
535043

Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Wyoming

Ivinson Memorial Hospital Extended Care Facility is located in Laramie, 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 Ivinson Memorial Hospital Extended Care Facility

Who is the Director of Nursing at Ivinson Memorial Hospital Extended Care Facility?

Mary Ponce is the Director of Nursing at Ivinson Memorial Hospital Extended Care Facility.

Is Ivinson Memorial Hospital Extended Care Facility in a walkable area?

Ivinson Memorial Hospital Extended Care Facility has a walk score of 37. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Ivinson Memorial Hospital Extended Care Facility?

According to WY state health department records, Ivinson Memorial Hospital Extended Care Facility's license number is 15271.

What is the occupancy rate at Ivinson Memorial Hospital Extended Care Facility?

Ivinson Memorial Hospital Extended Care Facility's occupancy is 21%.

Are pets allowed at Ivinson Memorial Hospital Extended Care Facility?

No, Ivinson Memorial Hospital Extended Care Facility has a no-pet policy.

What is the best email address for Ivinson Memorial Hospital Extended Care Facility?

The team at Ivinson Memorial Hospital Extended Care Facility can be reached at dfaus@ivinsonhospital.org.

Who is the administrator of Ivinson Memorial Hospital Extended Care Facility?

Doug Faus is the administrator of Ivinson Memorial Hospital Extended Care Facility.

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