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Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center

2700 E 12th Street, Cheyenne, WY 82001 · CCN 535025

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Ratings

Overall
★☆☆☆☆ 1
Health inspection
★☆☆☆☆ 1
Quality measures
★★★☆☆ 3
Staffing
★★☆☆☆ 2

Facility

Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified beds
105
Avg residents/day
69.3
Phone
3076347986

Inspection history vs Wyoming & national averages

Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.

CycleInspection dateThis facilityWyoming avgNational avgvs state
12026-01-15216.89.5+14.2 worse
22024-06-2696.59.8+2.5 worse
32023-06-2276.39.3+0.7 worse

Cycle 1 deficiencies by category

CategoryDeficiencies
Abuse, neglect, exploitation3
Quality of life and care5
Resident assessment and care planning1
Nursing and physician services4
Resident rights2
Nutrition and dietary1
Pharmacy service4
Infection control1

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

MetricThis facilityTurnover
Total nurse staffing (reported)3.5167.9%
RN staffing (reported)0.8756.5%
Total nurse staffing (adjusted)3.35

Fines & penalties

Total fines
$62,647
Number of fines
1
Number of penalties
1
Payment denials
0

Inspection citations (37)3 actual harm

  1. DF0605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.2026-01-15 · Health · corrected 2026-02-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  2. DF0637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition2026-01-15 · Health · corrected 2026-02-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  3. DF0693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.2026-01-15 · Health · corrected 2026-02-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  4. DF0729Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.2026-01-15 · Health · corrected 2026-02-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  5. EF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2026-01-15 · Health · corrected 2026-02-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  6. EF0761Ensure 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.2026-01-15 · Health · corrected 2026-02-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  7. EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2026-01-15 · Health · corrected 2026-02-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  8. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2026-01-15 · Health · corrected 2026-02-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  9. GF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2025-11-14 · Health

    Actual harm

  10. DF0557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.2025-10-24 · Health · corrected 2025-11-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  11. DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2025-10-24 · Health · corrected 2025-11-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  12. DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2025-10-24 · Health · corrected 2025-11-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  13. DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2025-10-24 · Health · corrected 2025-11-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  14. DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2025-10-24 · Health · corrected 2025-11-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  15. FF0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.2025-10-24 · Health · corrected 2025-11-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  16. GF0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.2025-10-24 · Health · corrected 2025-11-21

    Actual harm

  17. EF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2025-08-28 · Health · corrected 2025-11-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  18. FF0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.2025-08-28 · Health · corrected 2025-11-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  19. EF0732Post nurse staffing information every day.2025-08-28 · Health · corrected 2025-09-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  20. DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2025-08-07 · Health · corrected 2025-10-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  21. GF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2025-08-07 · Health · corrected 2025-12-05

    Actual harm

  22. EF0561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.2024-10-24 · Health · corrected 2024-11-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  23. FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-10-24 · Health · corrected 2024-11-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  24. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2024-08-23 · Health · corrected 2024-09-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  25. DF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2024-06-26 · Health · corrected 2024-07-22

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  26. DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2024-06-26 · Health · corrected 2024-07-22

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  27. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-06-26 · Health · corrected 2024-07-22

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  28. EF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2024-06-26 · Health · corrected 2024-07-22

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  29. BF0732Post nurse staffing information every day.2024-06-26 · Health · corrected 2024-07-22

    Potential for minimal harm

  30. DF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2024-06-26 · Health · corrected 2024-07-22

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  31. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-01-19 · Health · corrected 2023-12-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  32. DF0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.2024-01-19 · Health · corrected 2024-01-22

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  33. EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-01-19 · Health · corrected 2024-01-22

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  34. DF0578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.2023-06-22 · Health · corrected 2023-07-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  35. DF0604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.2023-06-22 · Health · corrected 2023-07-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  36. DF0758Implement 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.2023-06-22 · Health · corrected 2023-07-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  37. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-06-22 · Health · corrected 2023-07-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

Ownership

OwnerTypeRolePercentSince
CHEYENNE OPCO LLCOrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL2025-01-24
NORTH BIG HORN HOSPITAL DISTRICTOrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL2025-01-24
CONNELL, ERICIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL2025-01-24
MELVIN, ERICIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL2024-10-01
MORRISON, ROBERTIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL2024-10-01
SIMMONS, BENJAMINIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL2025-01-24
WINTERHOLLER, DAVIDIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL2025-01-24

Other facilities in Cheyenne

NameOverallBeds
Life Care Center Of Cheyenne★★★★★160
Granite Rehabilitation and Wellness★★☆☆☆146

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.