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Westward Heights Care Center

Grade A 92/100 composite score

Non profit - Corporation

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
5/5
Health Insp.
4/5
Quality
5/5
Staffing
5/5
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

60

Ownership

Non profit - Corporation

Total Fines

None

Last Survey

N/A

150 Caring Way, LANDER, WY 82520
3073325560

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Staffing Hours & Turnover

Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)

RN
1.20h
LPN
0.28h
CNA
3.08h
Total
4.56h
Facility
State Average

Turnover Rates

RN Turnover
N/A
Total Nurse Turnover
N/A
Admin Turnover
N/A

Ownership

KIMBER, JEFF

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jul 2022

SMITH, AMY

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jul 2022

BAKER, BETTY

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Oct 2009

WESTWARD HEIGHTS CORP

Organization5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Nov 1971

100%

VETTER, ELDORA

Individual5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Oct 2009

50%

VETTER, JACK

Individual5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Oct 2009

50%

VETTER HEALTH SERVICES, INC.

OrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Oct 2009

KORELL, NATALIE

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Apr 2015

CONE, LUCY

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Apr 2015

HUBBLE, LAUREN

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Jul 2022

MCKEE, DEAN

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Jul 2022

NAGY, ROBERT

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Oct 2009

STUHR, BRIAN

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Jul 2017

Penalties & Fines

No penalties or fines on record.

Health Inspection Deficiencies (8)

March 27, 2025Health2 deficiencies
0758DMinimal harm, Isolated

Implement 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.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 16, 2025
0880EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 16, 2025
January 14, 2025Health2 deficiencies
0600DMinimal harm, Isolated

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 9, 2024
0684DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 19, 2024
January 11, 2024Health2 deficiencies
0698DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 9, 2024
0880DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 9, 2024
November 3, 2022Health2 deficiencies
0758DMinimal harm, Isolated

Implement 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.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 1, 2022
0888CNo harm, Widespread

Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 1, 2022

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CareGrader rating for Westward Heights Care Center?

Westward Heights Care Center in LANDER, Wyoming has a CareGrader grade of A (Excellent), with a composite score of 92.3 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.

What is the CMS star rating for Westward Heights Care Center?

Westward Heights Care Center has an overall CMS star rating of 5 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 4/5, and a staffing rating of 5/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.

How many health deficiencies does Westward Heights Care Center have?

Westward Heights Care Center has 8 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.

How many beds does Westward Heights Care Center have?

Westward Heights Care Center has 60 certified beds with approximately 52 current residents (87% occupancy). The facility is located at 150 Caring Way, LANDER, Wyoming 82520. It is a non profit - corporation facility.

Data Disclaimer

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