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Elkhorn Valley Rehabilitation Hospital LLC
Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Casper, WY
Elkhorn Valley Rehabilitation Hospital LLC

Elkhorn Valley Rehabilitation Hospital LLC

Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Casper, WY
5715 East 2Nd St, Casper, WY 82609 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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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.

Facility Direct Line (307) 265-0005
Facility Direct Line (307) 265-0005

Capacity and availability

Residents per day
28
Bed community size
41-bed community Rank #27 / 31Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 27th 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 moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
68%
Rank #13 / 26Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 13th 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
28 / 41
Average occupied beds in Wyoming homes 54 beds

License Details

Facility TypeRehabilitation Hospital
StatusActive
ExpirationDecember 31, 2026
CountyNatrona
License Number15105
CMS Certification Number533027
Certification TypeTJC
Accreditation StatusTJC

Ownership & Operating Entity

Elkhorn Valley Rehabilitation Hospital LLC is administered by Connie Longwell.

Staffing

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

Leadership

Director of NursingTamara Thomson

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Contact Information

Email facilitylicenses@ernesthealth.com
Fax307-265-2860

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsInpatient Rehabilitation, Outpatient Services, Transitional Outcomes Program

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This home is administered by Connie Longwell.

Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services authority — CMS Certification Number: 533027

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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
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Elkhorn Valley Rehabilitation Hospital LLC is located in Casper, 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 Elkhorn Valley Rehabilitation Hospital LLC

Who is the Director of Nursing at Elkhorn Valley Rehabilitation Hospital LLC?

Tamara Thomson is the Director of Nursing at Elkhorn Valley Rehabilitation Hospital LLC.

What is the license number of Elkhorn Valley Rehabilitation Hospital LLC?

According to WY state health department records, Elkhorn Valley Rehabilitation Hospital LLC's license number is 15105.

When does Elkhorn Valley Rehabilitation Hospital LLC's license expire?

According to WY state health department records, Elkhorn Valley Rehabilitation Hospital LLC's license expires on December 31, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Elkhorn Valley Rehabilitation Hospital LLC?

Elkhorn Valley Rehabilitation Hospital LLC's occupancy is 68%.

Are pets allowed at Elkhorn Valley Rehabilitation Hospital LLC?

No, Elkhorn Valley Rehabilitation Hospital LLC has a no-pet policy.

What is the best email address for Elkhorn Valley Rehabilitation Hospital LLC?

The team at Elkhorn Valley Rehabilitation Hospital LLC can be reached at facilitylicenses@ernesthealth.com.

Who is the administrator of Elkhorn Valley Rehabilitation Hospital LLC?

Connie Longwell is the administrator of Elkhorn Valley Rehabilitation Hospital LLC.

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