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CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Data period: Q4 2025 (October 1 – December 31, 2025).
This nursing home is ranked 12th out of 13 nursing homes we track in Wyoming for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
3h 17m5 of 6 metrics below Wyoming average
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. 20 total: 19 of the facility's own employees and 1 agency contractor.
20 staff · 8.6-hour shifts
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. 19 total: 11 of the facility's own employees and 8 agency contractors.
19 staff · 8.6-hour shifts
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. 46 total: 42 of the facility's own employees and 4 agency contractors.
46 staff · 8.7-hour shifts
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation. All 8 are the facility's own employees; no agency contractors work in this role.
8 staff · 7.4-hour shifts
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
RN + LPN + aide · Sat–Sun
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
Sat–Sun
Every person who worked here at any point in the quarter, employees and contractors. It is not how many are on site at once: that is the "on an average day" figure.
142
125 employees · 17 contractors · 38 on an average day
142 total staff / 72 residents. Residents: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (data as of Jun 2026); staff: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q4 2025).Residents and staff come from two different CMS releases, so the two counts can be a few months apart.
1.97 : 1
↑ 20% · WY 1.64This facility: 1.97 staff per resident, 20% above the Wyoming average of 1.64 (among Wyoming facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
142 staff ÷ 72 residents
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Average hours one staff member works on a day they are on shift, across every role.
8.1 h
↓ 5% · WY 8.5 hThis facility: 8.1 h, 5% below the Wyoming average of 8.5 h (among Wyoming facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
28,294 staff hours this quarter
See full Wyoming ranking →95.9% of staff hours were worked by the facility's own employees
Wyoming average: 93.4% · Contractors this quarter: Licensed Practical Nurse (8), Certified Nursing Assistant (4), Medical Director (2), Feeding Assistant (2), Registered Nurse (1)
Why it matters: employees work here week after week and get to know each resident's routines and needs. Agency contractors often rotate between facilities, so a higher employee share usually means more consistent care.
A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
105
Rank #5 / 14Bed count — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 5th out of 14 nursing 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 compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Wyoming that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
Rank #2 / 16Walk Score — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 2nd out of 16 nursing homes we track in Wyoming for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Wyoming facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Wyoming that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
Rank #5 / 14Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 5th out of 14 nursing homes we track in Wyoming for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Wyoming average, with its Statewide rank out of 14. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Wyoming that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Based on 72 residents and 105 beds. Source: state inspection report (Jan 2026)
Higher than the Wyoming average: 61.6%
Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center is legally operated by Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center, and administered by Andrew Riggin.
11 points below the Wyoming average for CMS-certified facilities (84/100)
Category breakdown
171 severity-weighted points (39 deficiencies) · 2× higher than the typical CMS-certified WY facility (median: 84)
$62,647 in fines · 1 enforcement action
31 days to fix issues · about the same as the typical CMS-certified WY facility (median: 31)
97% corrected
38 of 39 citations corrected · 1 still open Latest inspection: Apr 22, 2026 · 2 citations, all corrected
Most cited category: Quality of Life & Care, 9 of 39 citations · 9 categories in total
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Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
10 of 39 citations resulted from standard inspections; 21 of 39 resulted from complaint investigations; and 8 of 39 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Includes all CMS health inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Show Inspection ReportsFederal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Aug 2026)
72% higher than Wyoming averageWyoming average: $36K
36% fewer fines than Wyoming averageWyoming average: 1.6
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
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100% fewer payment denials than Wyoming averageWyoming average: 0.4
Penalties imposed by CMS in the past 3 years.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Aug 7, 2025 · $63K
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Aug 7, 2025Last updated: Aug 2026
How residents at this home fare on health outcomes and preventive care, compared with the Wyoming average.
CMS star rating for the care of long-stay residents, who live at the home for 100 days or more. It is built from the long-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best.
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↓ 16% · WY 3.6This facility: 3.0, 16% below the WY average of 3.6 (among WY facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
CMS star rating for the care of short-stay residents, mostly people recovering after a hospital stay for under 100 days. It is built from the short-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best.
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↓ 31% · WY 2.9This facility: 2.0, 31% below the WY average of 2.9 (among WY facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Average of five long-stay measures: pressure ulcers, falls with major injury, unplanned weight loss, worsening ability to walk, and needing more help with daily activities. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better.
4.8
Score · lower is better
↓ 50% · WY 9.5This facility: 4.8, 50% below the WY average of 9.5 (among WY facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Average of three long-stay measures: needing more help with daily activities, worsening ability to walk, and loss of bowel or bladder control. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better.
9.1
Score · lower is better
↓ 50% · WY 18.3This facility: 9.1, 50% below the WY average of 18.3 (among WY facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.13 long-stay measures: 8 better, 4 worse, 1 near WY average
8 short-stay measures: 2 better, 2 worse, 1 near WY average, 3 compared with US only
People who live at the home · 13 measures
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
7.1%
↓ 58% · WY 16.8This facility: 7.1, 58% below the WY average of 16.8 (among WY facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
1.7%
↓ 89% · WY 15.3This facility: 1.7, 89% below the WY average of 15.3 (among WY facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
18.4%
↓ 19% · WY 22.7This facility: 18.4, 19% below the WY average of 22.7 (among WY facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.9%
↓ 71% · WY 3.1This facility: 0.9, 71% below the WY average of 3.1 (among WY facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.9%
↓ 16% · WY 4.7This facility: 3.9, 16% below the WY average of 4.7 (among WY facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
7.3%
↑ 58% · WY 4.6This facility: 7.3, 58% above the WY average of 4.6 (among WY facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.7%
↓ 37% · WY 5.9This facility: 3.7, 37% below the WY average of 5.9 (among WY facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
10.7%
↑ 64% · WY 6.5This facility: 10.7, 64% above the WY average of 6.5 (among WY facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
16.3%
↓ 26% · WY 21.8This facility: 16.3, 26% below the WY average of 21.8 (among WY facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
↑ 6% · WY 94.3This facility: 100.0, 6% above the WY average of 94.3 (among WY facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
91.6%
↓ 3% · WY 94.3This facility: 91.6, 3% below the WY average of 94.3 (among WY facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.01
↑ 55% · WY 1.30This facility: 2.01, 55% above the WY average of 1.30 (among WY facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.37
↑ 8% · WY 2.19This facility: 2.37, 8% above the WY average of 2.19 (among WY facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Rehab and recovery after a hospital stay · 8 measures
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
62.6%
↑ 17% · US 53.7This facility: 62.6, 17% above the US average of 53.7 (among US facilities reporting a recent figure).
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
50.4%
≈ 0% · US 50.6This facility: 50.4, level with the US average of 50.6 (among US facilities reporting a recent figure).
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.5%
↓ 36% · US 0.8This facility: 0.5, 36% below the US average of 0.8 (among US facilities reporting a recent figure).
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.6%
↑ 122% · WY 1.2This facility: 2.6, 122% above the WY average of 1.2 (among WY facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
89.5%
↑ 16% · WY 77.0This facility: 89.5, 16% above the WY average of 77.0 (among WY facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
75.6%
↓ 2% · WY 77.0This facility: 75.6, 2% below the WY average of 77.0 (among WY facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
24.5%
↑ 18% · WY 20.8This facility: 24.5, 18% above the WY average of 20.8 (among WY facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
12.5%
↓ 9% · WY 13.7This facility: 12.5, 9% below the WY average of 13.7 (among WY facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Arrows show whether a figure is above or below the average. Green is better for residents, red is worse, and yellow means within 5% of the average. Grey compares with the US average only, because CMS publishes no state figure. The line on each bar marks the average.
Quality measures are calculated by CMS from Minimum Data Set (MDS) resident assessments and Medicare claims.
59% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
26% of new residents, often for short stays.
14% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jun 2026)
Total residents
72Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center from 2012–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports. Includes all financial data for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 09/2023 — the home's most recent complete cost report, an older period than most facilities report.
Based on the home's most recent complete CMS SNF Cost Report — fiscal year ending in 09/2023. This is an older period than most facilities report, so compare with that in mind.
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs.
Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay.
Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (59% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 28 days.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
Eric Melvin is the Administrator at Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center. A dedicated leader and proud veteran, Eric is passionate about caring for residents and supporting his coworkers. He fosters a compassionate and nurturing environment that prioritizes resident well-being and teamwork.
2.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Cheyenne's city center to Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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: 58.9% 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.
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CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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| Life Care Center of Cheyenne | NH SNF | Cheyenne | 160
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160
WY AVG
97
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#2 / 14 | A |
74.1%
Facility
74.1%
WY AVG
61.6%
Rank
#4 / 14 | +20% | 3.63
Facility
3.63
WY AVG
4.47
Rank
#10 / 13 | +9% | -19% | $0
Facility
$0
WY AVG
$39.6k
Rank
#1 / 13 | 13
Facility
13
WY AVG
20.2
Rank
#3 / 13 | 2.6
Facility
2.6
WY AVG
3.5
Rank
#4 / 13 | 1 | 119 | - |
43
Facility
43
WY AVG
49
Rank
#11 / 16 | Clint Scearce | $17.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024 | $9.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024 | 55.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2024 | 535032 | ||||
| Granite Rehabilitation and Wellness | NH SNF | Cheyenne | 146
Facility
146
WY AVG
97
Rank
#3 / 14 | B |
54.4%
Facility
54.4%
WY AVG
61.6%
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#10 / 14 | -12% | 3.77
Facility
3.77
WY AVG
4.47
Rank
#6 / 13 | -8% | -16% | $15.5k
Facility
$15.5k
WY AVG
$39.6k
Rank
#8 / 13 | 25
Facility
25
WY AVG
20.2
Rank
#9 / 13 | 4.2
Facility
4.2
WY AVG
3.5
Rank
#11 / 13 | 3 | 79 | - |
58
Facility
58
WY AVG
49
Rank
#6 / 16 | Pacific Northwest Snf Operations Holdings (Wy) LLC | $11.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024 | $5.6MFiscal year ending 12/2024 | 48.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2024 | 535013 | ||||
| Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center | NH HOS MC PC SNF | Cheyenne | 105
Facility
105
WY AVG
97
Rank
#5 / 14 | C |
68.6%
Facility
68.6%
WY AVG
61.6%
Rank
#5 / 14 | +11% | 3.28
Facility
3.28
WY AVG
4.47
Rank
#12 / 13 | -4% | -27% | $62.6k
Facility
$62.6k
WY AVG
$39.6k
Rank
#11 / 13 | 39
Facility
39
WY AVG
20.2
Rank
#11 / 13 | 3.6
Facility
3.6
WY AVG
3.5
Rank
#9 / 13 | 3 | 72 | - |
73
Facility
73
WY AVG
49
Rank
#2 / 16 | Polaris Rehabilitation And Care Center | $10.3M*Fiscal year ending 09/2023These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. | $5.3M*Fiscal year ending 09/2023These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. | 50.9%*Fiscal year ending 09/2023These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind. | 535025 |
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Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center is located in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Wyoming.
Megan Howe is the Director of Nursing at Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center.
Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center has a walk score of 73. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
According to WY state health department records, Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center's license number is 15443.
According to WY state health department records, Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center's license expires on December 31, 2026.
Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center's occupancy is 68.6%.
Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center has been operating for approximately 29 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
No, Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center has a no-pet policy.
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