Nursing home

Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center

2700 E 12th Street, Cheyenne, WY, 82001

CMS ownership records associate this facility with North Big Horn Hospital District · For profit - Limited Liability company.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 1 out of 51of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 1-star overall rating for Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center, with 37 inspection citations on record (3 higher severity). Federal records include $62,647 in the current dataset.
CMS overall
1
of 5
Health inspection
1
of 5
Staffing
2
of 5
Quality measures
2
of 5
Certified beds
105
CMS-reported
CMS Special Focus designation: SFF Candidate. A CMS program designation, reported by CMS.

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall1 of 5
Health inspection1 of 5
Staffing2 of 5
Quality measures2 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 1
15
Laramie Co. avg 2.67Wyoming avg 3This facility
This facility: 1 of 5. Laramie Co. avg: 2.67. Wyoming avg: 3.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

37
Citations on record
3
Higher severity (G–L)
27
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
42023
122024
132025
82026
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

Federal fines (CMP)

Fine records over time, sized by amount.

1 record · $62,647 total · Aug 7, 2025
  1. Aug 7, 2025$62,647

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Payment denials

Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.

No payment-denial records are included in this data for this facility.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
CMS may deny Medicare/Medicaid payment for new admissions. This is a distinct record type from a civil monetary fine. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)16.89%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)8.82%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)4.35%

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
North Big Horn Hospital DistrictDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Morrison, RobertMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Simmons, BenjaminMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Winterholler, DavidMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Cheyenne Opco LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
North Big Horn Hospital DistrictOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Connell, EricOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Melvin, EricOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Morrison, RobertOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Simmons, BenjaminOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Winterholler, DavidOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Cheyenne Opco LLCADP OF THE SNF
Melvin, EricADP OF THE SNF

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Laramie County.

2700 E 12th Street, Cheyenne
Laramie County · WY · 82001
105 certified beds41.1366, -104.7800

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

FacilityLocationOverallHealthStaffingCMS abuse iconFederal penalties
Granite Rehabilitation and Wellness
CCN 535013
Cheyenne, WY224Not shown$15,548
Sublette County Health
CCN 535017
Pinedale, WY334Not shown$9,718
Wyoming Retirement Center
CCN 535021
Basin, WY121Shown$41,201
The Legacy Living and Rehabilitation Center
CCN 535022
Gillette, WYNot shown$115,597
Weston County Health Services
CCN 535023
Newcastle, WY224Shown$0
Casper Mountain Rehabilitation and Care Center
CCN 535024
Casper, WY111Not shown$62,647

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Frequently asked questions

What is Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center's CMS rating?

Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center has a 1-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 1 for health inspections, 2 for staffing, and 2 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center located?

Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center is located at 2700 E 12th Street, Cheyenne, WY, 82001 in Laramie County, and CMS lists 105 certified beds.

Does Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The CMS data includes $62,647 in federal fine amounts and 0 payment-denial records for Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.

How does Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center's CMS overall rating is 1 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 2.67 across 3 facilities in Laramie County, and 3 across Wyoming. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
535025
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified beds
105
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 37 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Jan 15, 20260605DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 11, 2026
Jan 15, 20260637DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 11, 2026
Jan 15, 20260693DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 11, 2026
Jan 15, 20260729DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 11, 2026
Jan 15, 20260756EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 11, 2026
Jan 15, 20260761EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 11, 2026
Jan 15, 20260812EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 11, 2026
Jan 15, 20260880DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 11, 2026
Nov 14, 20250600GComplaintPast Non-ComplianceNot available
Oct 24, 20250557DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 21, 2025
Oct 24, 20250580DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 21, 2025
Oct 24, 20250677DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 21, 2025
Oct 24, 20250686DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 21, 2025
Oct 24, 20250690DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 21, 2025
Oct 24, 20250725FComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 21, 2025
Oct 24, 20250757GComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 21, 2025
Aug 28, 20250677EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 21, 2025
Aug 28, 20250725FComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 21, 2025
Aug 28, 20250732EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 19, 2025
Aug 7, 20250600DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 23, 2025
Aug 7, 20250760GComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 5, 2025
Oct 24, 20240561EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 15, 2024
Oct 24, 20240880FComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 15, 2024
Aug 23, 20240695DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 19, 2024
Jun 26, 20240655DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 22, 2024
Showing the 25 most recent of 37 citations.

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