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Wyoming Veterans' Skilled Nursing Facility
700 Veteran's Lane, Buffalo, WY 82834307684551136 certified beds · 21 residentsGovernment - StateMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
2
since 2024
Deficiencies
16
● 1● 14● 1
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
1 action
Last survey
2026-01-23
Standard
CMS overall
2 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 2/5
Health 2
Staffing 4
Quality 3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-23 | Standard | 081 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-07-26 | Standard | 160 | 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.
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity GHarm
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2026-02-20Record 535061-20260123-F600
F605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-20Record 535061-20260123-F605
F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-19Record 535061-20260123-F628
F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-29Record 535061-20260123-F645
F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-20Record 535061-20260123-F756
F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-20Record 535061-20260123-F761
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-17Record 535061-20260123-F812
F851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.Scope/severity FStandard
Records
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-20Record 535061-20260123-F851
F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-03Record 535061-20260123-F883
F574The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-28Record 535061-20240726-F574
F576Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-28Record 535061-20240726-F576
F585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-28Record 535061-20240726-F585
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 EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-28Record 535061-20240726-F758
F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-28Record 535061-20240726-F761
F806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-28Record 535061-20240726-F806
F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Scope/severity CPaperwork
Staffing
Widespread; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2024-08-28Record 535061-20240726-F732
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-23 | Denial of payment for new admissions Payment denial for 62 days, from 2026-02-27 | — | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day2.01
Facility
Wyoming
National
Wyoming 0.94 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day7.88
Facility
Wyoming
National
Wyoming 3.87 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours6.75
Facility
Wyoming
National
Wyoming 3.37 · National 3.42
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Wyoming | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 10.0% | 4.6% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 8.1% | 4.7% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 41.5% | 21.8% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 1.3% | 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 | 24.6% | 16.8% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 2.6% | 5.9% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 3.5% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allison, Robert Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Johansson, Stefan Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Meredith, Gregory Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| State Of Wyoming Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Johansson, Stefan Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Meredith, Gregory Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| State Of Wyoming Organization | 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST | 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 Johnson.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amie Holt Care Center Buffalo | 1.8 mi | 2025-04-24 | 160 |
| Big Horn Rehabilitation and Care Center Sheridan | 32.4 mi | 2026-05-07 | 1423 |
| Green House Living for Sheridan Sheridan | 33.2 mi | 2026-02-03 | 2204 |
| Westview Health Care Center Sheridan | 33.7 mi | 2026-04-02 | 011 |
| Worland Health and Rehabilitation Worland | 63.5 mi | 2026-04-30 | 093 |
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 |