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Best Nursing Homes in Casper, WY

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 4 nursing homes in Casper, WY using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in WY
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Jordan Weiss, PhD
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We analyzed These are the facilities in Casper, WY our team has analyzed — not a count of every nursing home provider in Casper, WY.
4 homes
Other senior care options in Casper:
Assisted Living Memory Care Independent Living
Avg Overall CMS Rating: 3.0/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Casper, WY. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 4.0/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Casper, WY. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 2.0/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Casper, WY. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5

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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.
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.
Life Care Center of Casper – Nursing Home ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
SNF
Casper
120
Facility 120
WY AVG 82
Rank #5 / 31
61.8%
Facility 61.8%
WY AVG 68.2%
Rank #17 / 26
-9%
4.28
Facility 4.28
WY AVG 4.53
Rank #4 / 13
 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +34%-5%
$0
Facility $0
WY AVG $42.4k
Rank #1 / 13
15
Facility 15
WY AVG 18.9
Rank #5 / 12
3.0
Facility 3.0
WY AVG 3.4
Rank #4 / 12
-74-
45
Facility 45
WY AVG 47
Rank #30 / 51
Ainsley Huber
$11.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $11.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
WY AVG $8.9M
Rank #2 / 9
$7.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $7.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
WY AVG $5.4M
Rank #2 / 9
67.4%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 67.4%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
WY AVG 60.5%
Rank #2 / 9
535049
North Big Horn Hospital District, a Wyoming Special Hospital District ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
MC
SNF
Casper
192
Facility 192
WY AVG 82
Rank #1 / 31
84.9%
Facility 84.9%
WY AVG 68.2%
Rank #7 / 26
+24%
3.74
Facility 3.74
WY AVG 4.53
Rank #8 / 13
 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ -32%-17%
$105.2k
Facility $105.2k
WY AVG $42.4k
Rank #13 / 13
37
Facility 37
WY AVG 18.9
Rank #11 / 12
3.4
Facility 3.4
WY AVG 3.4
Rank #7 / 12
7163-
71
Facility 71
WY AVG 47
Rank #6 / 51
-$17.4M*Fiscal year ending 08/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.$8.6M*Fiscal year ending 08/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.49.2%*Fiscal year ending 08/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.535042

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every WY community we track that reports that metric, not just the 4 analyzed for Casper.

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Overview of Life Care Center of Casper – Nursing Home
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Life Care Center of Casper, nestled in the serene city of Casper, Wyoming, offers a haven of care and support for seniors. With a wide range of services, including skilled nursing, long-term care, and short-term rehabilitation, this community is dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of its residents. For those with memory-related conditions, the community provides a specialized memory care unit. This secure and nurturing environment ensures the safety and well-being of individuals, offering specialized care and support tailored to their unique needs.

At Life Care Center of Casper, quality is paramount. The community strives for excellence in all aspects of care, including adhering to rigorous nursing home ratings. These ratings reflect the commitment to providing top-notch services and maintaining high standards of quality care. Furthermore, Life Care Center of Casper abides by strict nursing home rules and regulations to ensure compliance with industry standards. The community understands the importance of adhering to these guidelines to guarantee the safety, comfort, and well-being of all residents.

Phone: (307) 266-0000

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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.

Phone: (307) 234-9381

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Overview of Life Care Center of Casper
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Life Care Center of Casper is a 120-bed nursing home in Casper, Wyoming. The care here centers on skilled nursing, with rehabilitation services and short-term rehab built into how the place runs. There’s also religious services on-site, for residents who want that as part of their week. And there’s a gym on-site for residents who want to stay physically active.

Occupancy sits at 71.9%, and the average resident stays 76 days. That’s a number that leans toward short-term, rehab-focused stays rather than years-long residency, though it doesn’t rule out longer stays either. The neighborhood around it is moderately walkable, Walk Score of 57, so you can knock out a few errands on foot, but you’ll still want a car for most of them.

Residents get 4 hours and 8 minutes of total nursing care a day, broken into 1 hour 21 minutes of RN time, 32 minutes of LPN time, and 2 hours 12 minutes of nurse aide time. That RN number stands out. It’s a bigger chunk of registered nurse time than you’d expect relative to the rest of the staffing mix, which usually points to more clinical oversight per resident, not less.

Putting it all together: a 120-bed nursing home built around rehab and skilled care, with a staffing pattern that puts real weight on registered nurse hours, and a length of stay that suggests this is a place people pass through for recovery as much as they settle into long-term.

Phone: (307) 266-0000

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Elkhorn Valley Rehabilitation Hospital LLC
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Overview of Elkhorn Valley Rehabilitation Hospital

Elkhorn Valley Rehabilitation Hospital is a 41-bed skilled nursing and inpatient rehabilitation facility in Casper, Wyoming, located about 8 miles from the city center. Operated by Elkhorn Valley Rehabilitation Hospital, LLC, under administrator Connie Longwell and director of nursing Tamara Thomson, the community focuses on short-term therapy for adults recovering from serious injuries, illnesses, or complex medical conditions.

Clinical care centers on inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient services, and a Transitional Outcomes Program designed to support safe transitions home or to another care setting. Licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants provide on-site support, and the 41-bed capacity allows for individualized recovery plans.

The facility maintains an occupancy rate of approximately 68 percent, with 28 of its beds filled. Because the location has a Walk Score of 0, residents and visiting families require a vehicle for daily errands. The on-site therapy programs and skilled clinical support position this facility as a specialized recovery environment rather than a long-term residential home.

Prospective representatives looking for a dedicated short-term rehabilitation setting in the Casper area can contact the hospital to learn more about the admissions process and coordinate a visit.

Phone: (307) 265-0005

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
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Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
03

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Casper, WY

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Wyoming?

Assisted living in Wyoming is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Wyoming Medicaid cover nursing home care?

Yes — Wyoming Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.

What is nursing home care?

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 4 nursing homes in Casper, WY. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Casper, WY?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Casper, WY, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Casper, WY?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.

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