South Lincoln Nursing Center

South Lincoln Nursing Center is a Nursing Home in Wyoming

South Lincoln Nursing Center is a Nursing Home in Wyoming

South Lincoln Nursing Center

711 Onyx St, Kemmerer, WY 83101 View Map

South Lincoln Nursing Center is a Nursing Home in Wyoming

South Lincoln Nursing Center is a Nursing Home in Wyoming

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Overview of South Lincoln Nursing Center

South Lincoln Nursing Center, located in Lincoln County, Wyoming, offers a compassionate and professional environment for elders needing skilled nursing care. With a history rooted in the early 20th century, this community has evolved into a vital resource for the people of Kemmerer, celebrated for nearly 20 years of certification by the state of Wyoming as a quality nursing center. South Lincoln Nursing Center accommodates 24 residents in nine semi-private and six private rooms, each tastefully decorated and equipped with individual heating, air conditioning, TV, and telephone connections.

A centrally located nursing station ensures excellent visibility and immediate response, with a nurse’s call system available at each resident’s bed and other care areas. Additional services include pharmaceutical consultation, laboratory and x-ray services, recreation and therapeutic activities, and social services. The dedication to exceptional care and community involvement makes South Lincoln Nursing Center a top choice for assisted living in the region.

(307) 877-5717

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 4.51/day
Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
2/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
3/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
1/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
2/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 24

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Wyoming average
Occupancy rate 66.7%
Residents per day (avg) 17
Occupancy rate
66.7%
Residents per day (avg)
17
Bed community size
24-bed community
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 43 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy Rate
67%
Occupied Beds
16 of 24
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.

Wyoming average: 74%

License Status
Active
Facility Type
NH
License Expiration
June 30, 2026

Additional licensing details

License number: 15187
CMS Certification Number: 53A051
County: Lincoln

Ownership & operating entity

South Lincoln Nursing Center is administrated by David Ryerse.

Staffing

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

Leadership

Director of Nursing: Nadine Eickbush

Contact Information

Fax: 307-877-3236

Inspection History

In Wyoming, the Department of Health, Healthcare Licensing and Surveys is the regulatory authority that conducts unannounced inspections and manages quality reports for all licensed facilities.

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The information below is reported by the Wyoming Department of Health, Healthcare Licensing and Surveys.
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Address 711 Onyx St, Kemmerer, WY 83101

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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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