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C
Below Standard

Life Care Center Of Cheyenne

1330 Prairie Ave · Cheyenne, WY 82009

3077788997 · For profit - Corporation

160 beds116.6 residents153 staff
CMS Five-Star Ratings
Overall
★★★★★
Staffing
★★★★★
Quality
★★★★★
Inspections
★★★★★
Staffing Grades
C
Below Standard
Total Staff
A
Very Good
RN Staff
C
Below Standard
Overall
✗CMS Benchmark(≥ 3.48 HPRD)
✓RN Recommendation(≥ 0.75 HPRD)
✗Research Standard(≥ 4.10 HPRD)
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What This Means in Plain English

Life Care Center Of Cheyenne receives an overall staffing grade of C (Below Standard). With 3.4617 total nurse hours per resident per day, this facility falls below the CMS staffing benchmark of 3.48 HPRD and has adequate registered nurse (RN) coverage. It is 0.43 HPRD below the national average.

Weekend staffing decreases noticeably — dropping 16.91% compared to weekdays. The facility has low agency staff usage (0% of hours), suggesting a mostly permanent workforce.

Staffing levels have remained relatively stable over recent quarters.

🔍 Areas of Concern (1)

🚨Does not meet the CMS staffing benchmark of 3.48 HPRD. Current: 3.4617 HPRD — needs 0.02 more hours per resident per day.

✨ Strengths (3)

✅Meets the research-recommended RN staffing level (≥ 0.75 HPRD)
✅No days with zero registered nurse hours this quarter
✅Low agency staff usage (0%) — mostly permanent, familiar staff
Total Nurse HPRD
3.4617hrs/resident/day▼ 0.43
CMS benchmark: 3.48
RN HPRD
0.9498hrs/resident/day▲ 0.27
Recommended: 0.75
Weekend Drop-off
16.91%
3.6355 weekday → 3.0206 weekend
Agency Staff
0%
0% of RN hours from contractors
Days with Zero RN
0days this quarter
4+ days = auto 1-star
CNA HPRD
1.8455hrs/resident/day
Direct care aides
LPN HPRD
0.5329hrs/resident/day
Licensed practical nurses
Consistency
0.3358std dev
Lower = more predictable

HPRD Over Time

Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, by quarter

Total HPRD (shaded area)RN HPRDCMS Benchmark (3.48) — staffing standardResearch Standard (4.10) — recommended level

How Does This Facility Compare?

Compared to county, state, and national averages for total nurse HPRD

vs. Laramie County Average+0.08 HPRD
3.38
03.46 HPRD
vs. Wyoming State Average-0.41 HPRD
3.87
03.46 HPRD
vs. National Average-0.43 HPRD
3.90
03.46 HPRD
■ Colored bar = this facility · | Black line = average · Based on 2025Q3 data

Nearby Facilities

Compare with other nursing homes in the area

FacilityDistanceGradeTotal HPRDRN HPRDCMS Rating
Life Care Center Of Cheyenne ★
Cheyenne · This facility
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C
3.46170.9498★★★★★
Granite Rehabilitation and Wellness
Cheyenne
2.3 mi
C
3.16010.6331★★☆☆☆
Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center
Cheyenne
2.5 mi
B
3.52270.8709★☆☆☆☆
Laramie Health and Rehabilitation
Laramie
40.7 mi
C
3.14850.5012★★☆☆☆
Platte County Legacy Home
Wheatland
61.9 mi
C
3.39470.85★★★★☆
Goshen Healthcare Community
Torrington
71.2 mi
C
3.20180.5633★★★☆☆

Inspection History & Penalties

Health inspection results from state surveys — most recent first

4
Inspections
12
Total Deficiencies
$8,190
Fines Assessed
Nov 18, 2025Health
4 deficiencies cited
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Sep 5, 2024Health
1 deficiency cited
▼
Jun 6, 2024Health
2 deficiencies cited
▼
Mar 2, 2023Health
5 deficiencies cited· Includes actual harm
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Penalty History

Mar 2, 2023Fine
$8,190
CMS Severity Scale
A–C: No Harm / PotentialD–F: No Harm but ConcernG–H: Actual HarmI–L: Immediate Jeopardy

Source: CMS Staffing & Quality Data — 2025Q3 · data.cms.gov

Staffing grades are based on CMS-published thresholds and research recommendations. CMS is not affiliated with and does not endorse this website.