Life Care Center of Casper – Nursing Home

Life Care Center of Casper – Nursing Home is a Nursing Home in Wyoming

Life Care Center of… is a Nursing Home in Wyoming

Life Care Center of Casper – Nursing Home

4041 S Poplar St, Casper, WY 82601 View Map

Life Care Center of Casper – Nursing Home is a Nursing Home in Wyoming

Life Care Center of… is a Nursing Home in Wyoming

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Overview of Life Care Center of Casper – Nursing Home

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.

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Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 4.13/day
Overall rating Info Based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
4/5
Health Inspection Info Based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
4/5
Staffing Info Based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4/5
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical outcomes for residents.
4/5

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 120

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Wyoming average
Occupancy rate 64.8%
Residents per day (avg) 78
Occupancy rate
64.8%
Residents per day (avg)
78

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

60% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

23% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

17% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit home
Church
Home revenue
$14.9M
Surplus of revenue
$115.6K
Voluntary non-profit home Church
Home revenue
$14,940,021.00
Surplus of revenue
$115,615.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$6.3M
42.4% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$4.7M
Total costs $11.0M

Types of Care at Life Care Center of Casper – Nursing Home

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Address 3.4 miles from city center

Address 4041 S Poplar St, Casper, WY 82601

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

122
Total Staff
119
Employees
3
Contractors
36,178
Total Hours (Quarter)
48
Avg Staff/Day
8.3
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse248.4 No
Licensed Practical Nurse109.4 No
Certified Nursing Assistant548.6 No
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
93 staff
8.6hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
6 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Therapy Services
10 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
1 staff
6.6hs shift avg
Social Services
1 staff
2hs shift avg
Dietary Services
7 staff
7.3hs shift avg
Other Services
3 staff
6.3hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
1.4%
of total hours from contractors
518 contractor hours this quarter
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Other Physician: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant5405415,94191100%8.6
Registered Nurse240246,32591100%8.4
Licensed Practical Nurse100103,74791100%9.4
Clinical Nurse Specialist4041,6247785%7.6
Other Dietary Services Staff6061,46991100%7.1
Physical Therapy Aide2029596774%7.7
Physical Therapy Assistant3039416774%7.8
Respiratory Therapy Technician1128856571%8.1
Administrator1015206571%8
Nurse Practitioner1015036369%8
Speech Language Pathologist1014856470%7.6
Occupational Therapy Aide1014706571%7.2
RN Director of Nursing1014576066%7.6
Dietitian1014545864%7.8
Dental Services Staff2023845864%6.5
Mental Health Service Worker1013836268%6.2
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist1012694145%6.6
Medication Aide/Technician4042363235%6.8
Qualified Social Worker101633235%2
Occupational Therapy Assistant0113633%11.9
Other Physician0112933%9.5

Health Inspection History

Source: CMS Health Citations (Jul 2022 – Oct 2024)

5
Inspections
15
Total Citations
0
Critical (J-L)
0
Serious (G-I)
3
Citations/Inspection
Oct 2024
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
Minor (A-C)
0
Moderate (D-F)
15
Serious (G-I)
0
Critical (J-L)
0
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Resident Rights
4
27% of total
Quality of Life & Care
2
13% of total
Pharmacy Services
2
13% of total
Infection Control
1
7% of total
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation
1
7% of total
Environmental
1
7% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections 13
Complaint Investigations 7
State Comparison (WY)
Avg Citations (State)
18.9
This Facility: 15
Avg Critical (State)
0.2
This Facility: 0
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
DateSeverity ?CategoryTagStatus
Oct 17, 2024 E Infection ControlF0880 Corrected
Oct 17, 2024 D PharmacyF0758 Corrected
Oct 17, 2024 D Care PlanningF0637 Corrected
Oct 17, 2024 E Care PlanningF0641 Corrected
Oct 17, 2024 E Resident RightsF0550 Corrected
Apr 09, 2024 D Abuse/NeglectF0600 Corrected
Jan 25, 2024 E Quality of CareF0677 Corrected
Aug 24, 2023 D EnvironmentalF0919 Corrected
Aug 24, 2023 D Quality of CareF0677 Corrected
Jul 28, 2022 E Nursing ServicesF0732 Corrected
Jul 28, 2022 F NutritionF0812 Corrected
Jul 28, 2022 D PharmacyF0758 Corrected
Jul 28, 2022 D Resident RightsF0561 Corrected
Jul 28, 2022 E Resident RightsF0623 Corrected
Jul 28, 2022 E Resident RightsF0625 Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Part of: Life Care Center of America
Resident Census by Payment Source
82 Total Residents
Medicare 21 (25.6%)
Medicaid 40 (48.8%)
Private Pay/Other 21 (25.6%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality Measures

CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)

High-Risk Clinical Events
9.3 Score
15% better than avg State avg: 10.9

Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline

Functional Decline
20.2 Score
Near average State avg: 20.8

Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
15.4%
Lost Too Much Weight
4.3%
Urinary Tract Infection
0.0%
Depressive Symptoms
13.0%
Falls with Major Injury
7.1%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
99.6%
Antipsychotic Use
3.2%
Walking Ability Worsened
17.2%
Influenza Vaccine
97.1%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
2.5%
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
28.1%
Short-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).

Pneumococcal Vaccine
96.3% 29% better than avg State: 74.6%
Short-Stay Residents Who Received a New Antipsychotic Medication
0.9% 61% better than avg State: 2.3%
Influenza Vaccine
95.7% 24% better than avg State: 77.0%

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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Community Choices Waiver
WY Medicaid CCW
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Sparse population; rural access focus.
  • Services: 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
  • General: Age 60+, Wyoming resident, at risk of nursing home.
  • Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (individual, varies).
  • Asset Limits: $5,000 (individual).
  • WY Specifics: Limited funding; rural emphasis.
  • Services: 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
  • General: Age 60+, WY resident; no income/asset limits.
  • Income Limits (2025): None; donations encouraged.
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed.
  • WY Specifics: Includes Meals on Wheels; serves ~10,000 annually; rural emphasis.
  • Services: Meals (~$5-$7/meal), transportation, homemaker services (~4 hours/week), respite (~5 days/year), legal aid.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Wyoming Medicare Savings Program
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)
Wyoming LIEAP
  • General: Age 60+ prioritized, WY resident, low-income household.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed.
  • WY Specifics: Covers gas, electric, wood; emergency aid available; serves ~15,000 households.
  • Services: Heating aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency aid ($500 max).
Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)
Wyoming National Family Caregiver Support Program
  • 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 Specifics: Covers Big Horn, Carbon, Converse, Fremont, Goshen, Hot Springs, Laramie, Natrona, Washakie; serves ~1,000 annually.
  • Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), training, supplies (~$500/year).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Wyoming SCSEP
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, WY resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified.
  • WY Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; serves Big Horn, Fremont, Natrona, Park, Washakie.
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Wyoming VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics: High rural veteran use; supports care costs.
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs.
Property Tax Refund Program
Wyoming Property Tax Refund Program
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Refunds up to $900 (homeowners) or 50% rent paid; serves ~5,000 annually.
  • Services: Tax refund (~$200-$900/year avg.).
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
Wyoming SFMNP
  • General: Age 60+, WY resident, low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,322/month (185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed.
  • WY Specifics: Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~5,000 annually.
  • Services: Vouchers (~$50/season) for produce at farmers’ markets.

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WY Medicaid CCW

Community Choices Waiver

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics:
    Sparse population; rural access focus.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($60/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
WY Home Services

Wyoming Home Services

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+, Wyoming resident, at risk of nursing home.
  • Income Limits:
    ~$2,000/month (individual, varies).
  • Asset Limits:
    $5,000 (individual).
  • WY Specifics:
    Limited funding; rural emphasis.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).
Wyoming OAA Services

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+, WY resident; no income/asset limits.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    None; donations encouraged.
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed.
  • WY Specifics:
    Includes Meals on Wheels; serves ~10,000 annually; rural emphasis.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Meals (~$5-$7/meal), transportation, homemaker services (~4 hours/week), respite (~5 days/year), legal aid.
Wyoming Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics:
    Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Wyoming LIEAP

Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+ prioritized, WY resident, low-income household.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$3,970/month (185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed.
  • WY Specifics:
    Covers gas, electric, wood; emergency aid available; serves ~15,000 households.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Heating aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency aid ($500 max).
Wyoming National Family Caregiver Support Program

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Requirements:
  • 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 Specifics:
    Covers Big Horn, Carbon, Converse, Fremont, Goshen, Hot Springs, Laramie, Natrona, Washakie; serves ~1,000 annually.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), training, supplies (~$500/year).
Wyoming SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, WY resident.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not specified.
  • WY Specifics:
    Priority for veterans, rural residents; serves Big Horn, Fremont, Natrona, Park, Washakie.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Wyoming VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

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

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics:
    High rural veteran use; supports care costs.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs.
Wyoming Property Tax Refund Program

Property Tax Refund Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics:
    Refunds up to $900 (homeowners) or 50% rent paid; serves ~5,000 annually.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Tax refund (~$200-$900/year avg.).
Wyoming SFMNP

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+, WY resident, low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,322/month (185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed.
  • WY Specifics:
    Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~5,000 annually.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Vouchers (~$50/season) for produce at farmers’ markets.
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