Nursing home

Morning Star Care Center

4 North Fork Rd, Fort Washakie, WY, 82514

Ownership type: Government - Federal.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 4 out of 54of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 4-star overall rating for Morning Star Care Center, with 16 inspection citations on record. Federal records include $5,168 in the current dataset.
CMS overall
4
of 5
Health inspection
4
of 5
Staffing
4
of 5
Quality measures
3
of 5
Certified beds
45
CMS-reported

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.

Overall4 of 5
Health inspection4 of 5
Staffing4 of 5
Quality measures3 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 4
15
Fremont Co. avg 3.5Wyoming avg 3This facility
This facility: 4 of 5. Fremont Co. avg: 3.5. 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.

16
Citations on record
0
Higher severity (G–L)
2
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
62023
92024
12025
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 · $5,168 total · Nov 5, 2024
  1. Nov 5, 2024$5,168

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)25%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)15.25%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)0.94%

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.

Ownership

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
Morning Star Care Center5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Hash, TiffanyOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Rivera, KaeliOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
St Clair, RobinOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Hash, TiffanyADP OF THE SNF
Rivera, KaeliADP OF THE SNF
St Clair, RobinADP OF THE SNF

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Fremont County.

4 North Fork Rd, Fort Washakie
Fremont County · WY · 82514
45 certified beds43.0038, -108.8800

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 Morning Star Care Center's CMS rating?

Morning Star Care Center has a 4-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 4 for health inspections, 4 for staffing, and 3 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Morning Star Care Center located?

Morning Star Care Center is located at 4 North Fork Rd, Fort Washakie, WY, 82514 in Fremont County, and CMS lists 45 certified beds.

Does Morning Star Care Center have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The CMS data includes $5,168 in federal fine amounts and 0 payment-denial records for Morning Star Care Center over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.

How does Morning Star Care Center's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Morning Star Care Center's CMS overall rating is 4 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 3.5 across 4 facilities in Fremont 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 Morning Star Care Center's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Morning Star 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)
535050
Ownership type
Government - Federal
Certified beds
45
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 16 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Apr 10, 20250641DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 22, 2025
Nov 5, 20240622DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 22, 2024
Nov 5, 20240745DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 22, 2024
Jan 25, 20240578DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 1, 2024
Jan 25, 20240661DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 1, 2024
Jan 25, 20240697DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 1, 2024
Jan 25, 20240755DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 1, 2024
Jan 25, 20240756EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 1, 2024
Jan 25, 20240758EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 1, 2024
Jan 25, 20240883DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 1, 2024
Jan 12, 20230609DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 11, 2023
Jan 12, 20230610DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 11, 2023
Jan 12, 20230637DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 11, 2023
Jan 12, 20230657DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 11, 2023
Jan 12, 20230688DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 11, 2023
Jan 12, 20230758EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 11, 2023

How to verify this data

  • The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
  • Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
  • Any recent complaint investigations
  • Current ownership and license status

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Ratings and records are CMS-reported summaries of past data, not a judgment about current conditions. See methodology.

SeniorCareRating.com summarizes public CMS data. It is not affiliated with CMS, Medicare.gov, or any nursing home. Data may lag current conditions. This is not medical, legal, or care-placement advice — always verify with official sources and qualified professionals.