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 6 hours and 17 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time allocated to each resident. David Ryerse serves as administrator.
Staffing
Data period: Q2 2026 (April 1 – June 30, 2026).
Nursing care per resident per day and state rankings: CMS Provider Information.
Headcount, shifts and contractors: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ).
Resident count: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (data as of Sep 2026).
Standout metric: Registered nurse (RN) is +111% 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
Headcount
92% of staff hours were worked by the facility's own employees
Wyoming average: 91.4% · Contractors this quarter: Certified Nursing Assistant (2), Licensed Practical 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.
Community insights.
Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
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.
Two inspection records, one home. The state inspects it under state rules; CMS inspects its nursing-home beds under federal rules.
Inspection History and the Inspection Scorecard below are the state record. CMS Health Inspection History, further down, is the federal record. Each counts its own visits and findings over its own dates, so the totals are not meant to match, and nothing is counted twice.
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. 11 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• Total deficiencies (38% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | WY Average | vs. WY Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 11 | 8.0 | This facility has 38% more total deficiencies than a typical Wyoming nursing home (11 vs. WY avg 8).↑ 38% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 2.2 | — | — |
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 Oct 2026
3 penalties in the past 3 years
Latest: Jan 6, 2026 · $27,950 civil money penalty
Penalty history · past 3 years
Fine amount comparison
Totals count every penalty on record; the history lists the past 3 years. Wyoming and US averages are among facilities with a penalty on record.
A civil money penalty is a fine for noncompliance, per day or per instance. A payment denial stops Medicare/Medicaid payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
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: 7 better, 5 worse
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.
Who this home usually serves
Residents split by who pays for their care: Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay and other sources.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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Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
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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: 59.8% 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 |
75.6%
Facility
75.6%
WY AVG
62.1%
Rank
#3 / 14 | +22% | 3.48
Facility
3.48
WY AVG
4.75
Rank
#10 / 13 | +15% | -27% | $0
Facility
$0
WY AVG
$36.7k
Rank
#1 / 13 | 13
Facility
13
WY AVG
20.6
Rank
#3 / 13 | 2.6
Facility
2.6
WY AVG
3.5
Rank
#5 / 13 | 1 | 121 | - |
43
Facility
43
WY AVG
49
Rank
#11 / 16 | Clint Scearce | $17.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$17.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
WY AVG
$11.2M
Rank
#3 / 11 | $9.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$9.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
WY AVG
$6.4M
Rank
#1 / 11 | 55.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
55.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
WY AVG
59.8%
Rank
#7 / 11 | 535032 | ||||
| Life Care Center of Casper – Nursing Home | NH SNF | Casper | 120
Facility
120
WY AVG
97
Rank
#4 / 14 |
61.1%
Facility
61.1%
WY AVG
62.1%
Rank
#8 / 14 | -2% | 4.61
Facility
4.61
WY AVG
4.75
Rank
#3 / 13 | +5% | -3% | $11.0k
Facility
$11.0k
WY AVG
$36.7k
Rank
#5 / 13 | 14
Facility
14
WY AVG
20.6
Rank
#4 / 13 | 2.3
Facility
2.3
WY AVG
3.5
Rank
#3 / 13 | 1 | 73 | - |
45
Facility
45
WY AVG
49
Rank
#10 / 16 | Ainsley Huber | $11.4MFiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility
$11.4MFiscal year ending 06/2025
WY AVG
$11.2M
Rank
#5 / 11 | $7.7MFiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility
$7.7MFiscal year ending 06/2025
WY AVG
$6.4M
Rank
#4 / 11 | 67.1%Fiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility
67.1%Fiscal year ending 06/2025
WY AVG
59.8%
Rank
#2 / 11 | 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
62.1%
Rank
#9 / 14 | -3% | 6.86
Facility
6.86
WY AVG
4.75
Rank
#1 / 13 | -33% | +44% | $5.2k
Facility
$5.2k
WY AVG
$36.7k
Rank
#3 / 13 | 16
Facility
16
WY AVG
20.6
Rank
#6 / 13 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
WY AVG
3.5
Rank
#11 / 13 | - | 27 | - |
13
Facility
13
WY AVG
49
Rank
#14 / 16 | Morning Star Care Center | $5.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$5.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
WY AVG
$11.2M
Rank
#11 / 11 | $5.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$5.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
WY AVG
$6.4M
Rank
#7 / 11 | 101.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
101.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
WY AVG
59.8%
Rank
#1 / 11 | 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
62.1%
Rank
#2 / 14 | +34% | 4.51
Facility
4.51
WY AVG
4.75
Rank
#5 / 13 | 0% | -5% | $0
Facility
$0
WY AVG
$36.7k
Rank
#1 / 13 | 9
Facility
9
WY AVG
20.6
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
Facility
$7.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
WY AVG
$11.2M
Rank
#8 / 11 | $4.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$4.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
WY AVG
$6.4M
Rank
#9 / 11 | 61.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
61.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
WY AVG
59.8%
Rank
#4 / 11 | 535034 | ||||
| South Lincoln Nursing Center | NH SNF | Kemmerer | 24
Facility
24
WY AVG
97
Rank
#14 / 14 |
66.7%
Facility
66.7%
WY AVG
62.1%
Rank
#7 / 14 | +7% | 6.28
Facility
6.28
WY AVG
4.75
Rank
#2 / 13 | -30% | +32% | $28.0k
Facility
$28.0k
WY AVG
$36.7k
Rank
#7 / 13 | 24
Facility
24
WY AVG
20.6
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
Programs that may help with care and living costs in Wyoming
South Lincoln Nursing Center is in Kemmerer, Wyoming. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Wyoming VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
- Who it is for
- Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
- Income limit
- Countable income must be below the applicable Maximum Annual Pension Rate (MAPR); the rate depends on dependents and benefit category; Qualifying unreimbursed medical expenses may reduce countable income.
- Asset limit
- VA pension net-worth limit is $163,699 from December 1 2025 through November 30 2026; net worth includes countable assets and annual income under VA rules.
Eligibility
- General
- Additional pension benefits for qualifying Veterans or survivors who satisfy VA pension eligibility and the medical requirements for Aid and Attendance or Housebound status; being an older veteran or spouse alone does not qualify.
- WY specifics
- This is a federal VA benefit rather than a state-specific grant; Aid and Attendance and Housebound benefits cannot be received together.
What it provides
- Increased monthly VA pension based on the applicable MAPR less countable income.
Community Choices Waiver
WY Medicaid CCW
- Income limit
- 2026 · Maximum countable-income standard $2,982 per month; State policy provides an income-trust process when income exceeds the standard; individual review is required.
Eligibility
- General
- Wyoming resident age 19 or older who meets the aged blind or disabled category; medical necessity funding opportunity and approved plan of care required.
- WY specifics
- Eligibility does not guarantee an immediate funded slot; approved plan of care controls start date; Current policy states no patient contribution for community waiver clients.
What it provides
- Approved Community Choices home/community services under the plan of care.
Wyoming Home Services
WY Home Services
Eligibility
- General
- Wyoming Home Services supports people with assessed needs affecting independent living; service-specific functional criteria apply.
- WY specifics
- Care coordination evaluates needs and authorizes a care plan.
What it provides
- Care coordination personal care minor home modifications medication setup chores homemaker respite emergency response adult day care and hospice as authorized.
Older Americans Act (OAA) Services
Wyoming OAA Services
- Who it is for
- Adults 60+ looking for meals, in-home help or other local aging services
- Income limit
- OAA nutrition services have no income means test; priority is directed to people with greatest economic or social need.
- Asset limit
- OAA nutrition eligibility is not asset-tested.
Eligibility
- General
- Older Americans Act supportive and nutrition services generally serve adults age 60 or older; individual services can have additional criteria and specified exceptions.
- WY specifics
- Wyoming administers OAA supportive nutrition disease-prevention and caregiver programs.
What it provides
- Locally available nutrition and supportive services may include meals and in-home assistance.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Wyoming Medicare Savings Program
- Who it is for
- Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing
- Income limit
- Under state Table 1 effective April 1 2026 SLMB covers 101% to 120% FPL and QI covers 121% to 135% FPL; the applicable counting rules and household size determine eligibility.
Eligibility
- General
- Wyoming resident meeting Medicare-related and Medicaid general eligibility requirements for the applicable MSP tier.
- WY specifics
- Different tiers cover different Medicare costs.
What it provides
- QMB provides qualifying Medicare premium and cost-sharing assistance; SLMB and QI provide Part B premium assistance subject to eligibility.
Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP)
Wyoming LIEAP
- Who it is for
- Income-eligible households responsible for home heating costs
- Income limit
- Total household income at or below 60% of Wyoming state median income; household-size limits apply.
Eligibility
- General
- Wyoming households including eligible homeowners renters and people in permanently parked recreational vehicles; responsible heating costs and other requirements apply.
- WY specifics
- Current applications October 1 2026 through April 30 2027; Crisis applicants must show at least one verifiable utility payment in the previous 60 days under rules effective October 1 2026.
What it provides
- Partial winter-heating assistance paid to fuel vendor and qualifying heating-emergency help; amounts depend on energy needs income and family size.
Long-Term Homeowner Property Tax Exemption
Wyoming Long-Term Homeowner Property Tax Exemption
Eligibility
- General
- Wyoming homeowners whose owner or spouse is age 65 or older and has paid Wyoming residential property taxes for at least 25 years, not necessarily consecutively, and who meet primary-residence requirements.
- WY specifics
- Applications for tax year 2027 are open October 1 2026 through March 1 2027. The normal occupancy requirement is at least eight months. Apply through the state portal or county assessor; approval and annual confirmation are required. This is property-tax relief, not senior-living care funding.
What it provides
- Exempts 50% of the fair market value of the qualifying primary residence and associated land up to 35 acres. The exemption applies only to the first $3,000,000 of fair market value.




