Best Nursing Homes in Cheyenne, WY

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 5 nursing homes in Cheyenne, WY using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in WY
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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
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 Cheyenne
NH
SNF
Cheyenne
160
Facility 160
WY AVG 92
Rank #2 / 16
74.1%
Facility 74.1%
WY AVG 64.2%
Rank #5 / 16
+15%
3.63
Facility 3.63
WY AVG 4.53
Rank #11 / 14
A- +9%-20%
$0
Facility $0
WY AVG $42.4k
Rank #1 / 14
13
Facility 13
WY AVG 18.9
Rank #3 / 13
2.6
Facility 2.6
WY AVG 3.4
Rank #4 / 13
1119-
43
Facility 43
WY AVG 50
Rank #13 / 18
Clint Scearce$15.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023$9.8MFiscal year ending 12/202362.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023535032
Granite Rehabilitation and Wellness
NH
SNF
Cheyenne
146
Facility 146
WY AVG 92
Rank #3 / 16
54.4%
Facility 54.4%
WY AVG 64.2%
Rank #12 / 16
-15%
3.77
Facility 3.77
WY AVG 4.53
Rank #7 / 14
B+ -8%-17%
$15.5k
Facility $15.5k
WY AVG $42.4k
Rank #9 / 14
25
Facility 25
WY AVG 18.9
Rank #9 / 13
4.2
Facility 4.2
WY AVG 3.4
Rank #11 / 13
379-
58
Facility 58
WY AVG 50
Rank #6 / 18
Pacific Northwest Snf Operations Holdings (Wy) LLC$13.8M*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.$5.9M*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.42.9%*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.535013
Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center
NH
HOS
MC
PC
SNF
Cheyenne
105
Facility 105
WY AVG 92
Rank #5 / 16
68.6%
Facility 68.6%
WY AVG 64.2%
Rank #7 / 16
+7%
3.28
Facility 3.28
WY AVG 4.53
Rank #13 / 14
C+ -4%-28%
$62.6k
Facility $62.6k
WY AVG $42.4k
Rank #12 / 14
39
Facility 39
WY AVG 18.9
Rank #11 / 13
3.6
Facility 3.6
WY AVG 3.4
Rank #9 / 13
372-
73
Facility 73
WY AVG 50
Rank #2 / 18
Polaris Rehabilitation And Care Center$10.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023$5.3MFiscal year ending 12/202350.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023535025

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each nursing home is ranked against every other WY nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 analyzed for Cheyenne. See how we rank facilities

Overview of Life Care Center of Cheyenne

Life Care Center of Cheyenne provides skilled nursing care in Cheyenne, WY, with 24-hour nursing services and rehabilitation programs. A resident can receive ongoing nursing support and rehabilitation services within the same facility, which can suit someone who needs nursing care while working toward recovery or greater function.

The community has 160 beds and offers studio and one-bedroom living options, giving residents either a single-room layout or a separate bedroom. A doctor is on staff, and total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 38 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families those listed payment methods for a stay. Transportation is available, and the community has a beauty salon and barber shop for personal grooming without leaving the facility.

Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to keep a pet with them while living there.

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Overview of Granite Rehabilitation and Wellness

Granite Rehabilitation and Wellness provides nursing home and skilled nursing care in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Licensed nurses are on site around the clock for residents who need ongoing clinical support. The home has 146 beds, with private rooms and semi-private rooms available. Semi-private rooms accommodate more than one resident in a shared space.

Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Medicare supports short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, while Medicaid may help when a resident’s savings do not cover a long stay. Private pay means the resident or family pays directly. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 46 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident.

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Overview of Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center

Polaris Rehabilitation & Care Center is an excellent skilled nursing community located in scenic Cheyenne, Wyoming, dedicated to improving the lives of its residents through compassionate and comprehensive care. Polaris specializes in short-term and long-term care, providing 24-hour routine, emergency medical care, and a therapeutic environment that encourages recovery and well-being.

Their community strongly believes that living life to the fullest is important, even when you are receiving care, so they combined their treatment programs with amenities like advanced therapy rooms, engaging recreational activities, and a nutritious dining program adjusted to specific dietary preferences to create a home-like atmosphere where residents can feel safe, comfortable, and loved. Along with creative and holistic activities like music, art, and pet therapy, residents can take advantage of various therapeutic treatments, such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy. At Polaris Rehabilitation & Care Center, they are committed to delivering outstanding care that helps their residents achieve their health goals and lead fulfilling lives.

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Overview of The Villas

Built in 2021, The Villas takes a residential approach to nursing home and assisted living care that’s uncommon in Cheyenne. Units are private villas with full bathrooms, in-unit washers and dryers, garages, stainless steel appliances, and gas fireplaces. Utilities, lawn care, snow removal, housekeeping, and maintenance are all included. That’s a meaningfully different physical environment than most facilities in this care category.

The community sits at 6807 Faith Dr, 4.3 miles from downtown Cheyenne and 1.37 miles from the nearest hospital. Walk Score is 8, so a car or the facility’s transportation service is necessary for any errand. Transportation is provided for shopping and planned social events. Optional meal plans are available rather than required, which fits the independent-residential model.

Care types span nursing home, assisted living, and memory care. The facility is not CMS-certified, which means Medicare and Medicaid are not accepted here. That’s a structural fact, not a gap: state-licensed residential care communities outside the federal CMS system are a distinct category, and private payment is the standard arrangement. Rehabilitation services are listed among the facility’s offerings.

The Villas presents a private-pay, villa-style care model in a newly built community, designed for residents who want residential-grade accommodations without the institutional footprint of a conventional nursing home.

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Overview of Pointe Frontier

Established in 2001 and operating for 25 years, Pointe Frontier is a comprehensive senior living community at 1406 Prairie Ave in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Serving the Prairie Avenue neighborhood, the facility offers a full care continuum: independent living, assisted living, nursing home, and skilled nursing services under one roof. This multi-level approach lets residents and families access different care levels as needs shift.

Pointe Frontier features inviting common areas: a game room with pool and shuffleboard tables for recreation, and a cozy lounge with a fireplace for socializing. Dining is emphasized here, with an elegant dining room featuring chandeliers and round tables, and menu offerings that have prime rib and wine service, reflecting attention to quality meals and dining’s social aspects. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 48, so some errands and services are walkable, though a quick drive is required for almost all trips. This setting suits occupants valuing a residential ambiance with good access to community resources. Pointe Frontier’s quarter-century tenure in Cheyenne denotes stability and long-term community presence.

Families wanting to learn more about specific services, staffing, current availability, or financial choices must directly contact Pointe Frontier.

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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. Rank badges compare each home against other nursing homes in the same state — never against assisted living, memory care, or independent living communities.

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

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
01

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 Cheyenne, 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 5 nursing homes in Cheyenne, WY. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Cheyenne, 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 Cheyenne, 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 Cheyenne, 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.

Nursing Homes in Cheyenne at a glance

Avg Overall CMS Rating: 2.7/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Cheyenne, 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: 3.3/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Cheyenne, 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: 2.3/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Cheyenne, 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