Polaris Rehabilitation And Care Center
Cheyenne, WY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 535025) · 105 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $62,647
Phone: (307) 634-7986 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Polaris Rehabilitation And Care Center has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Wyoming state average of 2.89. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Polaris Rehabilitation And Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.49 hours per resident per day, including 0.90 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 69.0%.
Yes, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $62,647.00 for Polaris Rehabilitation And Care Center, with 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility and lists it as an SFF Candidate under the Special Focus Facility program, meaning it has a history of persistent quality problems and increased inspection oversight.
About this facility
Polaris Rehabilitation And Care Center is a for-profit (Limited Liability Company) nursing home in Cheyenne, Laramie County, Wyoming, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since October 16, 1984. The facility is licensed for 105 beds and reports an average daily census of 69.3 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Polaris holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Wyoming state average of 2.89. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 out of 5, quality measure (QM) rating of 3 out of 5, and staffing rating of 2 out of 5.
CMS-reported nurse staffing levels show total nurse hours of 3.49 per resident per day, including 0.90 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 69.0%.
On penalties: CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $62,647.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, indicating families should review the facility's inspection record directly on Care Compare. In addition, Polaris is designated as an SFF Candidate under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, a designation for facilities identified by CMS as having a history of persistent quality problems and which are subject to increased inspection frequency.
No chain affiliation or ownership change within the past 12 months is indicated in the available data.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Polaris has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5, below the Wyoming state average of 2.89.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.49 hours per resident per day, with 0.90 RN hours per resident per day; staffing turnover is 69.0%, and the CMS staffing star rating is 2 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $62,647.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes, CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility and lists it as an SFF Candidate in the Special Focus Facility program, indicating a history of persistent quality problems and increased inspection oversight.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 105 beds with an average daily census of 69.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit Limited Liability Company; the available data does not indicate any chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since October 16, 1984.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (1 of 5), staffing (2 of 5), and quality measures (3 of 5) — which combine to form the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 307-634-7986 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not address tour details; contact the facility at 307-634-7986 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/535025?state=WY.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.