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.
About this community
Occupancy
South Lincoln Nursing Center is administrated by David Ryerse.
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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 2025 vs. Wyoming state average• Total deficiencies (13% below)
• Deficiencies per year (13% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | WY Average | vs. WY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 13 | 15 | This facility has 13% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Wyoming nursing home (13 vs. WY avg 15).↓ 13% better |
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Deficiencies per year
| 13 | 15 | This facility has 13% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Wyoming nursing home (13 vs. WY avg 15).↓ 13% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The July 10, 2025 inspection found 9 deficiencies including unlicensed nursing home administrator, verbal abuse, improper psychotropic medication use, inadequate activities, and infection control failures.
- The facility lacked a licensed nursing home administrator from July through December 2025, with repeated citations for this regulatory violation until a licensed administrator was assigned in November.
- The December 11, 2025 revisit survey confirmed all prior deficiencies were corrected and found no new noncompliance or complaints.
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Wyoming average 5.6
Last Health inspection on Jul 2025
Wyoming average 18.9
Wyoming average 3.4
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
18 of 24 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 6 of 24 resulted from complaint investigations.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 5 years)
Wyoming average: 0.2
Wyoming average: 1.8
Citations history (last 5 years)
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Nursing staff breakdown
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Contractor staffing
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31Staff by category
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31| Certified Nursing Assistant | 14 | 0 | 14 | 4,449 | 92 | 100% | 9.5 |
| Registered Nurse | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,250 | 92 | 100% | 8.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,053 | 86 | 93% | 12.2 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 516 | 55 | 60% | 9.4 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 448 | 56 | 61% | 8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 440 | 50 | 54% | 6.9 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 1 | 0 | 1 | 229 | 25 | 27% | 9.1 |
14 Certified Nursing Assistant
5 Registered Nurse
2 Licensed Practical Nurse
1 Nurse Practitioner
1 Other Dietary Services Staff
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
1 Nurse Aide in Training
Penalties and fines
Federal 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 Jan 2026)
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
Long-stay resident measures
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Programs & Services
Residents Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
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Estimated distance in miles from Kemmerer's city center to South Lincoln Nursing 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.
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Rank
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WY AVG
69.2%
Rank
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-
WY AVG
4.53
Rank
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$0
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#1 / 14 | 24
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24
WY AVG
18.9
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#8 / 14 | 4.0
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4.0
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3.4
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43
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44
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Financial Assistance for
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South Lincoln Nursing Center is located in Kemmerer, Wyoming.
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Frequently Asked Questions about South Lincoln Nursing Center
What neighborhood is South Lincoln Nursing Center in?
South Lincoln Nursing Center is in the Onyx Street neighborhood of Kemmerer.
Who is the Director of Nursing at South Lincoln Nursing Center?
Devon Delgado is the Director of Nursing at South Lincoln Nursing Center.
Is South Lincoln Nursing Center in a walkable area?
South Lincoln Nursing Center has a walk score of 43. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of South Lincoln Nursing Center?
According to WY state health department records, South Lincoln Nursing Center's license number is 15187.
When does South Lincoln Nursing Center's license expire?
According to WY state health department records, South Lincoln Nursing Center's license expires on June 30, 2026.
What is the occupancy rate at South Lincoln Nursing Center?
South Lincoln Nursing Center's occupancy is 67%.
What is the best email address for South Lincoln Nursing Center?
The team at South Lincoln Nursing Center can be reached at [email protected].
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