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Westward Heights Care Center
150 Caring Way, Lander, WY 82520307332556060 certified beds · 55 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
5
since 2022
Deficiencies
9
● 1● 8● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2026-05-22
Complaint
CMS overall
4 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 4/5
Health 4
Staffing 4
Quality 4
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Wyoming Healthcare Licensing and Surveys · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-22 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-03-27 | Standard | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-01-14 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-01-11 | Standard | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2022-11-03 | Standard | 110 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Wyoming Healthcare Licensing and Surveys publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F627Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-29Record 535034-20260522-F627
F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-16Record 535034-20250327-F758
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-16Record 535034-20250327-F880
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-09Record 535034-20250114-F600
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-19Record 535034-20250114-F684
F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-09Record 535034-20240111-F698
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-09Record 535034-20240111-F880
F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-12-01Record 535034-20221103-F758
F888Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19Scope/severity CPaperwork
Infection control
Widespread; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2022-12-01Record 535034-20221103-F888
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day1.01
Facility
Wyoming
National
Wyoming 0.94 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.73
Facility
Wyoming
National
Wyoming 3.87 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.21
Facility
Wyoming
National
Wyoming 3.37 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover46%
Facility
Wyoming
National
Wyoming 52% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover47%
Facility
Wyoming
National
Wyoming 44% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Wyoming | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 2.4% | 4.6% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 6.6% | 4.7% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 3.6% | 21.8% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 1.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 17.5% | 16.8% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 2.4% | 5.9% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 13.5% | 15.4% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westward Heights Corp Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | — | — |
| Vetter, Eldora Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 50% | — | — |
| Vetter, Jack Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 50% | — | — |
| Korell, Natalie Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Vetter Health Services, Inc. Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Baker, Betty Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cone, Lucy Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hubble, Lauren Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kimber, Jeff Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mckee, Dean Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Nagy, Robert Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Smith, Amy Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Stuhr, Brian Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Wyoming.
No county cost figures on file for Fremont.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View Skilled Nursing Community at WLRC Lander | 1.1 mi | 2026-04-24 | 195 |
| Morning Star Care Center Fort Washakie | 14.6 mi | 2025-04-10 | 0100 |
| Wind River Rehabilitation and Wellness Riverton | 22.3 mi | 2026-05-21 | 0232 |
| Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Wellness Thermopolis | 61.3 mi | 2026-02-26 | 092 |
| Heritage Home Pinedale | 55.9 mi | 2025-08-19 | 081 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |