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South Lincoln Nursing Center
South Lincoln Nursing Center is a nursing home in Kemmerer, Wyoming, providing skilled nursing care. Licensed nurses are on site around the clock for residents who need ongoing clinical support.
The center has 24 beds, creating a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. It may suit someone who prefers a smaller setting. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 2 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident. David Ryerse serves as administrator.
Staffing
Nursing care per resident per day and state rankings: CMS Provider Information.
Standout metric: Registered nurse (RN) is +78% above Wyoming average
1 of 6 metrics below Wyoming average
Daily care time per resident, by role
US average: 41m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 41m
US average: 52m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 52m
US average: 2h 21m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 2h 21m
US average: 4m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 4m
US average: 3h 26m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 3h 26m
US average: 29m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 29m
Community insights.
Based on 16 residents and 24 beds. Source: state inspection report (Dec 2025)
About This Community
South Lincoln Nursing Center is administered by David Ryerse.
This profile shows two inspection records, and their totals often differ. Inspection History and the Inspection Scorecard below are state data — the figures the state publishes and the state inspection reports we hold on file — covering the entire facility. CMS Health Inspection History covers only this home's Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing beds, from federal certification surveys.
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.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 13 deficiencies 5 inspections
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 2025 vs. Wyoming state average
Deficiencies
| This Facility | WY Average | vs. WY Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 13 | — | — |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 2.6 | — | — |
Inspections
| This Facility | WY Average | vs. WY Avg |
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Total inspections
| 5 | — | — |
CMS Health Inspection History
Federal inspection data published by CMS, covering this home's Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing/nursing beds only.
Citation severity
Latest inspection: Jan 06, 2026 · 2 citations, all corrected
Most cited category: Resident Rights, 5 of 24 citations · 9 categories in total
Citations history
Most recent firstTop deficiency categories
Share of 24 citationsHow citations are counted
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
20 of 24 citations resulted from standard inspections; 2 of 24 resulted from complaint investigations; and 2 of 24 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Includes all CMS health inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
Source
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports, which cover the Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing and nursing beds and no other part of the community. 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.
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 Aug 2026)
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
Penalty History
Penalties imposed by CMS in the past 3 years.
2 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Last updated: Aug 2026
Quality of care over time
How residents at this home fare on health outcomes and preventive care, compared with the Wyoming average.
12 long-stay measures: 5 better, 5 worse, 2 near WY average
Long-stay residents
People who live at the home · 12 measures
Daily care & independence
Safety & clinical stability
Physical & mental health
Preventive care
Hospital & emergency visits
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. The line on each bar marks the average.
Quality measures are calculated by CMS from Minimum Data Set (MDS) resident assessments and Medicare claims.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jun 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.
Places of interest near South Lincoln Nursing Center
0.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Kemmerer's city center to South Lincoln Nursing 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.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over 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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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
Facility
160
WY AVG
97
Rank
#2 / 14 |
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 | ||||
| Life Care Center of Casper – Nursing Home | NH SNF | Casper | 120
Facility
120
WY AVG
97
Rank
#4 / 14 |
61.8%
Facility
61.8%
WY AVG
61.6%
Rank
#8 / 14 | 0% | 4.28
Facility
4.28
WY AVG
4.47
Rank
#4 / 13 | +34% | -4% | $0
Facility
$0
WY AVG
$39.6k
Rank
#1 / 13 | 16
Facility
16
WY AVG
20.2
Rank
#5 / 13 | 2.7
Facility
2.7
WY AVG
3.5
Rank
#5 / 13 | - | 74 | - |
45
Facility
45
WY AVG
49
Rank
#10 / 16 | Ainsley Huber | $11.4MFiscal year ending 06/2025 | $7.7MFiscal year ending 06/2025 | 67.1%Fiscal year ending 06/2025 | 535049 | ||||
| Morning Star Care Center | NH HOS RC SNF | Fort Washakie | 45
Facility
45
WY AVG
97
Rank
#12 / 14 |
60.0%
Facility
60.0%
WY AVG
61.6%
Rank
#9 / 14 | -3% | 6.31
Facility
6.31
WY AVG
4.47
Rank
#1 / 13 | +28% | +41% | $5.2k
Facility
$5.2k
WY AVG
$39.6k
Rank
#6 / 13 | 16
Facility
16
WY AVG
20.2
Rank
#5 / 13 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
WY AVG
3.5
Rank
#10 / 13 | - | 27 | - |
13
Facility
13
WY AVG
49
Rank
#14 / 16 | Morning Star Care Center | $5.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024 | $5.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024 | 101.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2024 | 535050 | ||||
| Westward Heights Care Center | NH RC SNF | Lander | 66
Facility
66
WY AVG
97
Rank
#11 / 14 |
83.3%
Facility
83.3%
WY AVG
61.6%
Rank
#2 / 14 | +35% | 4.52
Facility
4.52
WY AVG
4.47
Rank
#3 / 13 | +42% | +1% | $0
Facility
$0
WY AVG
$39.6k
Rank
#1 / 13 | 9
Facility
9
WY AVG
20.2
Rank
#1 / 13 | 1.8
Facility
1.8
WY AVG
3.5
Rank
#1 / 13 | - | 55 | - |
70
Facility
70
WY AVG
49
Rank
#4 / 16 | Westward Heights Corp | $7.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024 | $4.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024 | 61.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2024 | 535034 | ||||
| South Lincoln Nursing Center | NH SNF | Kemmerer | 24
Facility
24
WY AVG
97
Rank
#14 / 14 |
66.7%
Facility
66.7%
WY AVG
61.6%
Rank
#7 / 14 | +8% | 5.03
Facility
5.03
WY AVG
4.47
Rank
#2 / 13 | - | +13% | $0
Facility
$0
WY AVG
$39.6k
Rank
#1 / 13 | 24
Facility
24
WY AVG
20.2
Rank
#8 / 13 | 6.0
Facility
6.0
WY AVG
3.5
Rank
#13 / 13 | - | 16 | - |
43
Facility
43
WY AVG
49
Rank
#11 / 16 | - | - | - | - | 53A051 |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each nursing home is ranked against every other WY nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Frequently Asked Questions about South Lincoln Nursing Center
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. Car-dependent. 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.
What is the occupancy rate at South Lincoln Nursing Center?
South Lincoln Nursing Center's occupancy is 66.7%.
Are pets allowed at South Lincoln Nursing Center?
No, South Lincoln Nursing Center has a no-pet policy.
What is the best email address for South Lincoln Nursing Center?
The team at South Lincoln Nursing Center can be reached at dryerse@slhd.org.
Is South Lincoln Nursing Center a government-operated facility?
South Lincoln Nursing Center is a government-operated nursing facility in WY.
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