Wyoming Retirement Center
Basin, WY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 535021) · 90 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 3 totaling $146,485
Phone: (307) 568-2431 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Wyoming Retirement 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 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Wyoming Retirement Center reports total nurse hours per resident per day of about 0.39, with RN hours per resident per day also around 0.39, and its CMS staffing star rating is 1 out of 5. CMS has not reported a nursing staff turnover percentage for this facility.
Yes, Wyoming Retirement Center has 3 federal fines on record totaling $146,485.00, though it has 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Wyoming Retirement Center is a state government-owned nursing home in Basin, Wyoming (Big Horn County), certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since September 1984. The facility is licensed for 90 beds and currently serves an average of 68.8 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Wyoming Retirement Center 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 2, quality measure (QM) rating of 2, and staffing rating of 1. These four ratings reflect different aspects of care and, together, are used by CMS to summarize overall performance relative to other facilities.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 0.39, with RN hours per resident per day also at 0.39. No nursing staff turnover percentage was provided in this data set.
On penalties: CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $146,485.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials.
Importantly, CMS displays its abuse warning icon for Wyoming Retirement Center. Families should review the facility's full inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
No Special Focus Facility designation was indicated in this data. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings should reflect the current operator. No chain affiliation was reported in this 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?
Wyoming Retirement Center has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Wyoming state average of 2.89.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours per resident per day are about 0.39, with RN hours also at 0.39; CMS gives this facility a staffing rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing turnover percentage was not reported in this data.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $146,485.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes, CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus Facility designation was indicated in this data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Wyoming Retirement Center is certified for 90 beds and has an average of 68.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a state government entity, and no chain affiliation was reported in this data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since September 12, 1984.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 2, 1, and 2 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 3075682431 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 3075682431 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/535021?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.