Wyoming Veterans' Skilled Nursing Facility
700 Veteran's Lane, Buffalo, WY 82834 · CCN 535061
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Ratings
- Overall
- ★☆☆☆☆ 1
- Health inspection
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Quality measures
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Staffing
- ★☆☆☆☆ 1
Facility
- Ownership type
- Government - State
- Certified beds
- 36
- Avg residents/day
- 23.2
- Phone
- 3076845511
Inspection history vs Wyoming & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Wyoming avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2026-01-23 | 9 | 6.8 | 9.5 | +2.2 worse |
| 2 | 2024-07-26 | 7 | 6.5 | 9.8 | +0.5 worse |
| 3 | — | — | 6.3 | 9.3 | — |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Abuse, neglect, exploitation | 2 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 1 |
| Resident rights | 1 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 1 |
| Pharmacy service | 2 |
| Administration | 1 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | — | — |
| RN staffing (reported) | — | — |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | — | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 0
- Payment denials
- 0
Inspection citations (16)1 actual harm
- GF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2026-01-23 · Health
Actual harm
- DF0605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.2026-01-23 · Health
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.2026-01-23 · Health
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities2026-01-23 · Health
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2026-01-23 · Health
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0761Ensure 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.2026-01-23 · Health
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2026-01-23 · Health
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.2026-01-23 · Health
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2026-01-23 · Health
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0574The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.2024-07-26 · Health · corrected 2024-08-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0576Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.2024-07-26 · Health · corrected 2024-08-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.2024-07-26 · Health · corrected 2024-08-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- CF0732Post nurse staffing information every day.2024-07-26 · Health · corrected 2024-08-28
Potential for minimal harm
- EF0758Implement 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.2024-07-26 · Health · corrected 2024-08-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- 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.2024-07-26 · Health · corrected 2024-08-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.2024-07-26 · Health · corrected 2024-08-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STATE OF WYOMING | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2025-01-14 |
| ALLISON, ROBERT | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2022-11-03 |
| JOHANSSON, STEFAN | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2025-01-14 |
| MEREDITH, GREGORY | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-12-10 |
| STATE OF WYOMING | Organization | 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST | — | 2025-01-14 |
Other facilities in Buffalo
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| Amie Holt Care Center | ★★★★★ | 50 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.