Overview of North Big Horn Hospital District, a Wyoming Special Hospital District North Big Horn Hospital District, a Wyoming Special Hospital District, is located at the foot of the Big Horn Mountains in Lovell, Wyoming. The community offers nursing home care, memory care, and skilled nursing. Families can choose from Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay to cover both short-term recovery stays and longer-term care.
The facility is administered by Jessica Miller, and Whitney Barrett serves as Director of Nursing. Besides nursing home services, the district offers a notable range of clinical programs, including cardiac rehabilitation, diabetes education, home health, an infusion clinic, and other specialty clinics. That breadth reflects its roots as a hospital district rather than a stand-alone residential home. It’s a real advantage for residents managing ongoing medical needs.
It has 192 beds, making it one of the larger nursing communities in the state. It has an occupancy rate of 85%. Residents’ average stay is about 78 days, which is a mix of those recovering from a hospital stay or procedure and those settling in for longer-term nursing and memory care.
Nursing staffing averages 4 hours per resident daily, combining registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, and nurse aide time. State inspections of the facility have most often centered on documentation and medication-management practices. There were no findings of immediate jeopardy or harm to residents. Families touring the community may want to ask staff how those areas are handled daily.
The surrounding area has a walk score of 71 out of 100. It’s very walkable, so many everyday errands can be handled on foot.