150 Caring Way, Lander, WY 82520
Call Westward Heights Care Center directly(307) 332-5560Westward Heights Care Center is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Lander, Wyoming. CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall (5/5 for staffing, 5/5 for health inspections). Nurse staffing is 3.72 hours per resident per day, below the Wyoming average of 3.84. Its most recent inspection on Mar 27, 2025 cited 2 deficiencies.
Ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), updated monthly. 5 stars = highest quality.
This facility vs. the Wyoming and national averages, from CMS data. For staffing, higher is generally better; for turnover and deficiencies, lower is better.
| Metric | This facility | Wyoming avg | National avg | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hrs/resident/day) | 3.72 | 3.84 | 3.89 | below avg |
| RN staffing (hrs/resident/day) | 0.98 | 0.90 | 0.68 | above avg |
| Aide staffing (hrs/resident/day) | 2.52 | 2.46 | 2.34 | above avg |
| Nursing staff turnover | 42.4% | 52.8% | 46.4% | below avg |
| Deficiencies cited, last inspection | 2.0 | 6.8 | 9.5 | below avg |
Hours per resident per day as reported to CMS. Higher numbers indicate more direct care time.
Lower turnover typically indicates better working conditions and continuity of care. National average for nursing staff is ~60%.
CMS inspects nursing facilities regularly. Deficiencies are categorized by severity.
Specific deficiencies cited in recent CMS health inspections, most recent first. Severity follows the CMS scope/severity scale. Source: CMS Care Compare.
150 Caring Way
Lander, WY 82520
535034
Non profit - Corporation
60
52.6
Medicare and Medicaid
1990-01-01
Rural
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CMS gives Westward Heights Care Center an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, including 5/5 for staffing and 5/5 for health inspections. These ratings come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and are updated monthly.
Westward Heights Care Center reports 3.72 total nurse hours per resident per day, compared with the Wyoming average of 3.84.
Its most recent CMS inspection cited 2 deficiencies.
Westward Heights Care Center is certified for 60 beds.
For admissions, availability and rehab questions, call (307) 332-5560. If a parent is leaving the hospital, the hospital discharge planner can also check which nursing homes have a bed.
