Showboat Retirement Center
Assisted Living & Residential Care · Lander, WY

Showboat Retirement Center

Assisted Living & Residential Care · Lander, WY

Overview of Showboat Retirement Center

Showboat Retirement Center, a family-owned and operated assisted living community in Lander, Wyoming, has been providing affordable quality care to seniors since 1993. Established by Ronald and Arvey Foote, inspired by the desire to care for Arvey’s parents and uncle, the center aims to aid residents in maintaining their independence in a safe, comfortable, and compassionate environment. Showboat is located in a beautiful neighborhood with views of mountains, less than a mile away from Main Street, and is next door to the Lander Medical Clinic and down the street from the Lander SageWest Hospital. Showboat Retirement Center offers a range of activities, including crafts, parties, live music, bible studies, and more. The facility assists residents in activities of daily living such as showering, housekeeping, medications, scheduling and reminders for doctors’ appointments, and provides three meals a day plus snacks. Despite its growth over the years, Showboat Retirement Center remains committed to its mission of providing affordable quality care to the community. As the business continues to evolve to meet the needs of its residents, they remain dedicated to ensuring that Showboat Retirement Center continues to be a safe and nurturing environment for seniors in Lander, Wyoming.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 50 Rank #6 / 11Bed count — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 6th out of 11 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Wyoming that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #20 / 27Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 20th out of 27 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Wyoming that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
28 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #10 / 10Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 10th out of 10 assisted living communities we track in Wyoming for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Wyoming average, with its Statewide rank out of 10. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Wyoming that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
46% This home usually has availability

Based on 23 residents and 50 beds. Source: state licensing agency resident count

Lower than the Wyoming average: 74.7%

About This Community

Pricing & Financial Information

The below pricing was updated on

Starting Price
$3,500/Month

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusActive
ExpirationDecember 31, 2026
CountyFremont
License Number15021

Certifications & Programs

Level 1 Assisted Living FacilityA state license or designation held by the community.

Ownership & Operating Entity

Showboat Retirement Center is administered by Arika Long.

Leadership

Director of NursingBarbara Miller

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Medication ManagementSupport with organizing, administering, and monitoring medicines can help prevent missed or incorrect doses.

Additional Services

6 services
Coffee and Snacks Available 24/7
Medical Appointment Coordination
Appointment Reminders
Reminders for Doctors Appointments
Housekeeping
Laundry & Linen

Contact Information

Fax307-332-2175

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed
Admission CriteriaResidents must be able to walk by themselves and perform daily activities with little assistance.

Amenities & Lifestyle

Wi-Fi
Cable Tv
Activities
Live Music
Activities Including Crafts

Faith & Spiritual Life

Bible Study

Room Accommodations

Room Types
Private Room

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Address 0.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Lander's city center to Showboat Retirement Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around the area

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

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

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. 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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Garden Square Assisted Living of Casper
AL
RC
Casper
50
Facility 50
WY AVG 71
Rank #6 / 11
Yes
30
Facility 30
WY AVG 40
Rank #19 / 27
Studio29A+
Primrose Retirement Community of Cheyenne
AL
IL
MC
Cheyenne
45
Facility 45
WY AVG 71
Rank #8 / 11
Yes-1 Bed / 2 Bed18A+
Edgewood Spring Wind
AL
MC
Laramie
117
Facility 117
WY AVG 71
Rank #2 / 11
No
87
Facility 87
WY AVG 40
Rank #1 / 27
Assisted Living (96), Alzheimer's Care (21)--
Pointe Frontier
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Cheyenne-No
48
Facility 48
WY AVG 40
Rank #11 / 27
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed25A+
Showboat Retirement Center
AL
RESC
Lander
50
Facility 50
WY AVG 71
Rank #6 / 11
No
28
Facility 28
WY AVG 40
Rank #20 / 27
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Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other WY assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial assistance

Programs that may help with care and living costs in Wyoming

Showboat Retirement Center is in Lander, Wyoming. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.

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Cash support · veterans

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

Wyoming VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Who it is for
Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
Income limit
Countable income must be below the applicable Maximum Annual Pension Rate (MAPR); the rate depends on dependents and benefit category; Qualifying unreimbursed medical expenses may reduce countable income.
Asset limit
VA pension net-worth limit is $163,699 from December 1 2025 through November 30 2026; net worth includes countable assets and annual income under VA rules.

Eligibility

General
Additional pension benefits for qualifying Veterans or survivors who satisfy VA pension eligibility and the medical requirements for Aid and Attendance or Housebound status; being an older veteran or spouse alone does not qualify.
WY specifics
This is a federal VA benefit rather than a state-specific grant; Aid and Attendance and Housebound benefits cannot be received together.

What it provides

  • Increased monthly VA pension based on the applicable MAPR less countable income.
In-home & community support

Community Choices Waiver

WY Medicaid CCW

Income limit
2026 · Maximum countable-income standard $2,982 per month; State policy provides an income-trust process when income exceeds the standard; individual review is required.

Eligibility

General
Wyoming resident age 19 or older who meets the aged blind or disabled category; medical necessity funding opportunity and approved plan of care required.
WY specifics
Eligibility does not guarantee an immediate funded slot; approved plan of care controls start date; Current policy states no patient contribution for community waiver clients.

What it provides

  • Approved Community Choices home/community services under the plan of care.
In-home support

Wyoming Home Services

WY Home Services

Eligibility

General
Wyoming Home Services supports people with assessed needs affecting independent living; service-specific functional criteria apply.
WY specifics
Care coordination evaluates needs and authorizes a care plan.

What it provides

  • Care coordination personal care minor home modifications medication setup chores homemaker respite emergency response adult day care and hospice as authorized.
In-home & community support

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Wyoming OAA Services

Who it is for
Adults 60+ looking for meals, in-home help or other local aging services
Income limit
OAA nutrition services have no income means test; priority is directed to people with greatest economic or social need.
Asset limit
OAA nutrition eligibility is not asset-tested.

Eligibility

General
Older Americans Act supportive and nutrition services generally serve adults age 60 or older; individual services can have additional criteria and specified exceptions.
WY specifics
Wyoming administers OAA supportive nutrition disease-prevention and caregiver programs.

What it provides

  • Locally available nutrition and supportive services may include meals and in-home assistance.
Medicare costs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Wyoming Medicare Savings Program

Who it is for
Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing
Income limit
Under state Table 1 effective April 1 2026 SLMB covers 101% to 120% FPL and QI covers 121% to 135% FPL; the applicable counting rules and household size determine eligibility.

Eligibility

General
Wyoming resident meeting Medicare-related and Medicaid general eligibility requirements for the applicable MSP tier.
WY specifics
Different tiers cover different Medicare costs.

What it provides

  • QMB provides qualifying Medicare premium and cost-sharing assistance; SLMB and QI provide Part B premium assistance subject to eligibility.
Energy assistance

Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)

Wyoming LIEAP

Who it is for
Income-eligible households responsible for home heating costs
Income limit
Total household income at or below 60% of Wyoming state median income; household-size limits apply.

Eligibility

General
Wyoming households including eligible homeowners renters and people in permanently parked recreational vehicles; responsible heating costs and other requirements apply.
WY specifics
Current applications October 1 2026 through April 30 2027; Crisis applicants must show at least one verifiable utility payment in the previous 60 days under rules effective October 1 2026.

What it provides

  • Partial winter-heating assistance paid to fuel vendor and qualifying heating-emergency help; amounts depend on energy needs income and family size.
Homeowner tax relief

Long-Term Homeowner Property Tax Exemption

Wyoming Long-Term Homeowner Property Tax Exemption

Eligibility

General
Wyoming homeowners whose owner or spouse is age 65 or older and has paid Wyoming residential property taxes for at least 25 years, not necessarily consecutively, and who meet primary-residence requirements.
WY specifics
Applications for tax year 2027 are open October 1 2026 through March 1 2027. The normal occupancy requirement is at least eight months. Apply through the state portal or county assessor; approval and annual confirmation are required. This is property-tax relief, not senior-living care funding.

What it provides

  • Exempts 50% of the fair market value of the qualifying primary residence and associated land up to 35 acres. The exemption applies only to the first $3,000,000 of fair market value.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Showboat Retirement Center

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 Who is the Director of Nursing at Showboat Retirement Center?
Barbara Miller is the Director of Nursing at Showboat Retirement Center.
02 Is Showboat Retirement Center in a walkable area?
Showboat Retirement Center has a walk score of 28. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
03 What is the license number of Showboat Retirement Center?
According to WY state health department records, Showboat Retirement Center's license number is 15021.
04 When does Showboat Retirement Center's license expire?
According to WY state health department records, Showboat Retirement Center's license expires on December 31, 2026.
05 What is the occupancy rate at Showboat Retirement Center?
Showboat Retirement Center's occupancy is 46%.
06 Are pets allowed at Showboat Retirement Center?
No, Showboat Retirement Center has a no-pet policy.
07 What is the best email address for Showboat Retirement Center?
The team at Showboat Retirement Center can be reached at arika@showboatretirement.com.