Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center

Nursing Home, Hospice Care, Memory Care, Palliative Care & Skilled Nursing · Cheyenne, WY

CMS overall rating

Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center

Q: What neighborhood is Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center in?

Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center is in the East 12th Street neighborhood of Cheyenne.

Q: Who is the Director of Nursing at Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center?

Megan Howe is the Director of Nursing at Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center.

Q: Is Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center in a walkable area?

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.

Q: What is the license number of Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center?

According to WY state health department records, Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center's license number is 15443.

Q: When does Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center's license expire?

According to WY state health department records, Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center's license expires on December 31, 2026.

Q: What is the occupancy rate at Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center?

Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center's occupancy is 69%.

Q: How long has Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center been in business?

Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center has been operating for approximately 29 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Nursing Home, Hospice Care, Memory Care, Palliative Care & Skilled Nursing · Cheyenne, WY

CMS overall rating

2700 E 12Th St, Cheyenne, WY 82001 View map

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Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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.

Facility Direct Line (307) 634-7986

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to Wyoming state averages

Total nursing care / resident

3h 47m per day

This facility Wyoming avg (4h 32m per day)

vs Wyoming avg

-16%

6 of 6 metrics below state avg

Staff type	Hours / Day / Resident	vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) 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.	46m per day	▼ 16% State avg: 54m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN 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.	24m per day	▼ 17% State avg: 29m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide 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.	2h 5m per day	▼ 16% State avg: 2h 28m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day
Weekend Total Nursing 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.	2h 46m per day	▼ 16% State avg: 3h 18m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist 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.	2m per day	▼ 27% State avg: 3m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN 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.	31m per day	▼ 16% State avg: 37m per day · National avg: 29m per day

Capacity and availability

127 days

105-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

29 years in operation

A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.

Walk Score: 73 / 100

Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

69%

Lower than the Wyoming average: 74.2%

Occupied beds

72 / 105

Average occupied beds in Wyoming homes 54 beds

Facility TypeNursing Home

StatusActive

ExpirationDecember 31, 2026

CountyLaramie

License Number15443

CMS Certification Number535025

Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center is legally operated by Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center, and administered by Andrew Riggin.

Staffing

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

Director of NursingMegan Howe

ContactMs. Jennifer Reaume (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)

Rehabilitation Services

Email ariggin@polarishcc.com

Fax307-634-6928

Since 2023 · 3 years of data 57 deficiencies

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Wyoming state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2023 vs. Wyoming state average

Overall vs. WY average

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	WY Average	vs. WY Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	57	15	This facility has 280% more total deficiencies than a typical Wyoming nursing home (57 vs. WY avg 15).↑ 280% worse

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

January 15, 2026 annual inspection found 8 deficiencies including unnecessary psychotropic medications, feeding tube care failures, medication labeling errors, and poor infection control during dining.
Multiple complaint investigations in late 2025 substantiated resident-to-resident physical abuse causing harm and repeated significant medication errors resulting in hospitalizations.
Staffing shortages and failure to provide routine bathing were cited repeatedly in 2025, with inadequate nursing coverage and missed care documented across several inspections.

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Inspections since 2022

Total health inspections 10

Wyoming average 5.6

Last Health inspection on Nov 2025

Total health citations

Wyoming average 18.9

Citations per inspection

3.8

Wyoming average 3.4

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

11 of 38 citations resulted from standard inspections; 19 of 38 resulted from complaint investigations; and 8 of 38 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 4 years)

Critical health citations

100% better than Wyoming average

Wyoming average: 0.2

Serious health citations

67% worse than Wyoming average

Wyoming average: 1.8

0 critical citations Wyoming average: 0.2

3 serious citations Wyoming average: 1.8

33 moderate citations Wyoming average: 16.4

2 minor citations Wyoming average: 0.6

Citations history (last 4 years)

Abuse/Neglect serious citation Nov 14, 2025

Nursing Services moderate citation Oct 24, 2025

Corrected

Pharmacy serious citation Oct 24, 2025

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Oct 24, 2025

Corrected

Total staff 142

Employees 125

Contractors 17

Staff to resident ratio 2.22 : 1

36% more staff per resident than Wyoming average

Avg staff/day 38

Average shift 8.1 hours

0% compared with Wyoming average

Total staff hours (quarter) 28,294

Nursing staff breakdown

8.6 hours

8.7 hours

Contractor staffing

1,160 contractor hours this quarter

Licensed Practical Nurse: 8 Certified Nursing Assistant: 4 Medical Director: 2 Feeding Assistant: 2 Registered Nurse: 1

Staff by category


Certified Nursing Assistant	42	4	46	10,135	92	100%	8.7
Registered Nurse	19	1	20	3,978	92	100%	8.6
Licensed Practical Nurse	11	8	19	2,599	92	100%	8.6
Nurse Aide in Training	8	0	8	1,785	86	93%	8.7
Medication Aide/Technician	6	0	6	1,632	91	99%	9
Physical Therapist	8	0	8	1,532	92	100%	7.4
Speech Language Pathologist	7	0	7	1,314	80	87%	7
Other Dietary Services Staff	3	0	3	1,043	92	100%	7
Physical Therapy Assistant	3	0	3	976	72	78%	6.5
Clinical Nurse Specialist	2	0	2	544	66	72%	8
Occupational Therapy Aide	1	0	1	528	66	72%	8
Mental Health Service Worker	1	0	1	528	66	72%	8
Administrator	2	0	2	456	57	62%	8
Nurse Practitioner	2	0	2	428	53	58%	8.1
Qualified Social Worker	4	0	4	259	63	68%	4
Respiratory Therapy Technician	3	0	3	238	61	66%	3.5
Medical Director	0	2	2	130	15	16%	5.2
Physical Therapy Aide	2	0	2	111	21	23%	4.8
Feeding Assistant	1	2	3	80	10	11%	5.3

46 Certified Nursing Assistant

% of Days 100%

20 Registered Nurse

% of Days 100%

19 Licensed Practical Nurse

% of Days 100%

8 Nurse Aide in Training

% of Days 93%

6 Medication Aide/Technician

% of Days 99%

8 Physical Therapist

% of Days 100%

7 Speech Language Pathologist

% of Days 87%

3 Other Dietary Services Staff

% of Days 100%

3 Physical Therapy Assistant

% of Days 78%

2 Clinical Nurse Specialist

% of Days 72%

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

% of Days 72%

1 Mental Health Service Worker

% of Days 72%

2 Administrator

% of Days 62%

2 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 58%

4 Qualified Social Worker

% of Days 68%

3 Respiratory Therapy Technician

% of Days 66%

2 Medical Director

% of Days 16%

2 Physical Therapy Aide

% of Days 23%

3 Feeding Assistant

% of Days 11%

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No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

High-risk clinical events score 5.4

51% better than Wyoming average

Wyoming average: 10.9

Functional decline score 10.1

51% better than Wyoming average

Wyoming average: 20.8

Long-stay resident measures

Above average Wyoming avg: 3.6

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 4.4%

78% better than Wyoming average

Wyoming average: 20.0%

Walking Ability Worsened 5.1%

73% better than Wyoming average

Wyoming average: 19.1%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 20.8%

10% better than Wyoming average

Wyoming average: 23.2%

Falls with Major Injury 3.4%

31% better than Wyoming average

Wyoming average: 4.9%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 9.7%

95% worse than Wyoming average

Wyoming average: 5.0%

Urinary Tract Infection 2.2%

30% better than Wyoming average

Wyoming average: 3.1%

Lost Too Much Weight 4.4%

33% better than Wyoming average

Wyoming average: 6.5%

Depressive Symptoms 9.0%

40% worse than Wyoming average

Wyoming average: 6.4%

Antipsychotic Use 20.4%

10% better than Wyoming average

Wyoming average: 22.7%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 100.0%

6% better than Wyoming average

Wyoming average: 94.1%

Influenza Vaccine 91.6%

In line with Wyoming average

Wyoming average: 94.3%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days 2.01

55% worse than Wyoming average

Wyoming average: 1.30

ED visits per 1,000 days 2.37

8% worse than Wyoming average

Wyoming average: 2.19

Short-stay resident measures

Average Wyoming avg: 2.9

Pneumococcal Vaccine 88.7%

19% better than Wyoming average

Wyoming average: 74.6%

Antipsychotic medication increase 1.1%

52% better than Wyoming average

Wyoming average: 2.3%

Influenza Vaccine 75.6%

In line with Wyoming average

Wyoming average: 77.0%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay 24.5%

18% worse than Wyoming average

Wyoming average: 20.8%

Emergency department visits 12.5%

9% better than Wyoming average

Wyoming average: 13.7%

Falls with major injury 0.5%

36% better than Wyoming average

Wyoming average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge 62.6%

17% better than Wyoming average

Wyoming average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community 50.4%

In line with Wyoming average

Wyoming average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

65% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

22% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

13% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 years

Total residents 64

Medicare

9.4% of residents

Medicaid

73.4% of residents

Private pay or other

17.2% of residents

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Family Member Group

Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Family Council

Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center from 2012–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Occupancy Rate 69.6% ↑ 3.1pp vs 2022

Net Patient Income $279.2K ↑ ~$1.2M vs 2022

Payroll Costs $5.3M ↑ ~$555.5K vs 2022

Operating Margin 2.7% ↑ 13.4pp vs 2022

Metric	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2022	2023
Occupancy %	88.5%	82.3%	90.2%	89.0%	91.6%	91.3%	91.2%	86.6%	85.2%	66.5%	69.6%
Beds	105	105	105	105	105	105	105	105	105	105	105
Net Income	$1,564,097	$1,356,844	$1,443,049	$293,891	$761,166	$283,439	-$1,114,193	$64,488	$838,238	-$615,399	$404,391
Gross Revenue	$9,346,356	$8,653,938	$9,410,893	$9,277,670	$20,661,612	$28,780,319	$28,093,789	$27,271,865	$30,033,977	$11,475,758	$14,608,949
Operating Expenses	$7,300,307	$6,932,933	$7,672,366	$8,685,119	$8,988,994	$9,576,449	$10,882,373	$9,812,976	$10,714,408	$9,971,493	$10,047,825
Net Patient Income	$1,561,224	$1,351,877	$1,438,732	$296,256	$762,447	$281,512	-$1,115,634	$60,566	-$191,810	-$965,790	$279,185
Net Patient Revenue	$8,861,531	$8,284,810	$9,111,098	$8,981,375	$9,751,441	$9,857,961	$9,766,739	$9,873,542	$10,522,598	$9,005,703	$10,327,010
Payroll Costs	$4,315,581	$3,946,989	$4,029,182	$3,909,542	$3,669,590	$4,130,218	$4,021,155	$3,960,120	$4,043,226	$4,704,605	$5,260,147
Operating Margin %	17.6%	16.3%	15.8%	3.3%	7.8%	2.9%	-11.4%	0.6%	-1.8%	-10.7%	2.7%
Medicare %	16.4%	15.8%	15.9%	14.4%	13.3%	11.0%	11.8%	13.0%	16.6%	17.7%	18.7%
Medicaid %	64.1%	66.8%	67.8%	72.0%	75.1%	82.1%	80.7%	79.7%	74.3%	76.7%	72.9%
Private %	19.6%	17.5%	16.3%	13.6%	11.6%	6.9%	7.4%	7.3%	9.2%	5.6%	8.4%
Net Patient Revenue/Day	$261	$263	$264	$263	$277	$282	$279	$297	$321	$353	$387
Cost/Day	$215	$220	$222	$255	$255	$274	$311	$296	$327	$391	$377
Avg Length of Stay	267.8 days	303.2 days	208.1 days	225.9 days	117.0 days	161.2 days	126.7 days	103.1 days	117.4 days	216.1 days	127.0 days

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Net patient revenue

$10.3M

Net patient income

$279.2K

For-profit Operated by a single business entity.

Net patient revenue

$10.3M

Net patient income

$279.2K

Other income

$125.2K

Payroll costs

$5.3M 50.9% of net patient revenue

Other operating costs

$4.8M

Total costs

$10.0M

What does this home offer?

No pets allowed

Building Type: Single story building

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

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

Most new residents arrive under Medicare (65% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 65%

Private pay 22%

Medicaid 13%

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 55%

Private pay 27%

Medicaid 19%

Managed by Eric Melvin

Administrator

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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The information below is reported by the Wyoming Department of Health, Healthcare Licensing and Surveys.

CMS & WY Dept. of Health data


Life Care Center of Cheyenne	NH SNF	Cheyenne (Prairie Avenue)	160 Facility 160 WY AVG 82 Rank #2 / 30	74.3% Facility 74.3% WY AVG 68.6 Rank #10 / 26	+8%	3.39 Facility 3.39 WY AVG 4.53 Rank #14 / 14	+9%	-25%	$0 Facility $0 WY AVG $42.4k Rank #1 / 14	13 Facility 13 WY AVG 18.9 Rank #4 / 13	3.3 Facility 3.3 WY AVG 3.4 Rank #6 / 13	1	119	-	43 Facility 43 WY AVG 45 Rank #31 / 54	Clint Scearce	$15.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $15.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023 WY AVG $8.4M Rank #3 / 13	$9.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $9.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023 WY AVG $3.2M Rank #3 / 13	62.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility 62.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 WY AVG 39.9% Rank #8 / 13	535032
Granite Rehabilitation and Wellness	NH SNF	Cheyenne (Boxelder Drive)	146 Facility 146 WY AVG 82 Rank #4 / 30	60.2% Facility 60.2% WY AVG 68.6 Rank #18 / 26	-12%	3.60 Facility 3.60 WY AVG 4.53 Rank #13 / 14	-8%	-20%	$15.5k Facility $15.5k WY AVG $42.4k Rank #9 / 14	25 Facility 25 WY AVG 18.9 Rank #8 / 13	3.6 Facility 3.6 WY AVG 3.4 Rank #9 / 13	1	88	-	58 Facility 58 WY AVG 45 Rank #14 / 54	Pacific Northwest Snf Operations Holdings (Wy) LLC	$13.8MFiscal 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. Facility $13.8MFiscal 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. WY AVG $8.4M Rank #4 / 13	$5.9MFiscal 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. Facility $5.9MFiscal 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. WY AVG $3.2M Rank #4 / 13	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. Facility 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. WY AVG 39.9% Rank #12 / 13	535013
Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center	NH HOS MC PC SNF	Cheyenne (East 12Th Street)	105 Facility 105 WY AVG 82 Rank #8 / 30	68.6% Facility 68.6% WY AVG 68.6 Rank #12 / 26	0%	3.78 Facility 3.78 WY AVG 4.53 Rank #10 / 14	-4%	-16%	$62.6k Facility $62.6k WY AVG $42.4k Rank #12 / 14	38 Facility 38 WY AVG 18.9 Rank #13 / 13	3.8 Facility 3.8 WY AVG 3.4 Rank #10 / 13	3	72	-	73 Facility 73 WY AVG 45 Rank #5 / 54	Cheyenne Opco LLC	$10.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $10.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023 WY AVG $8.4M Rank #5 / 13	$5.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility $5.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023 WY AVG $3.2M Rank #7 / 13	50.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 Facility 50.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023 WY AVG 39.9% Rank #13 / 13	535025

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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).

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

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.

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).

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~5,000 annually.

Benefits

Vouchers (~$50/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

What neighborhood is Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center in?

Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center is in the East 12th Street neighborhood of Cheyenne.

Who is the Director of Nursing at Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center?

Megan Howe is the Director of Nursing at Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center.

Is Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center in a walkable area?

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.

What is the license number of Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center?

According to WY state health department records, Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center's license number is 15443.

When does Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center's license expire?

According to WY state health department records, Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center's license expires on December 31, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center?

Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center's occupancy is 69%.

How long has Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center been in business?

Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center has been operating for approximately 29 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

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Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center

Overview of Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center

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Therapy & Rehabilitation

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Inspection History

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Wyoming state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2022

Breakdown of citation severity (last 4 years)

Citations history (last 4 years)

Staffing Data

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Contractor staffing

Staff by category

46 Certified Nursing Assistant

20 Registered Nurse

19 Licensed Practical Nurse

8 Nurse Aide in Training

6 Medication Aide/Technician

8 Physical Therapist

7 Speech Language Pathologist

3 Other Dietary Services Staff

3 Physical Therapy Assistant

2 Clinical Nurse Specialist

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

1 Mental Health Service Worker

2 Administrator

2 Nurse Practitioner

4 Qualified Social Worker

3 Respiratory Therapy Technician

2 Medical Director

2 Physical Therapy Aide

3 Feeding Assistant

Penalties and fines

Quality of care over time

Long-stay resident measures

Short-stay resident measures

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Facility Characteristics

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Family Member Group

Active Family Council

Active Resident Council

Financial Trends

Financial Performance

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Payer Mix (percentage)

Finances and operations

What does this home offer?

Who this home usually serves

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Admissions

Discharges

Managed by Eric Melvin

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