Westward Heights Care Center
150 Caring Way, Lander, WY, 82520
Ownership type: Non profit - Corporation.
At a glance
- CMS overall
- 5
- of 5
- Health inspection
- 5
- of 5
- Staffing
- 5
- of 5
- Quality measures
- 4
- of 5
- Certified beds
- 60
- 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.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Comparative context
This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
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.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Methodology
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.
No federal penalty records are included in this data for this facility.
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.
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.
Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.
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
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 / organization | Role |
|---|---|
| Westward Heights Corp | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST |
| Vetter, Eldora | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST |
| Vetter, Jack | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST |
| Kimber, Jeff | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Smith, Amy | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Baker, Betty | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Cone, Lucy | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Hubble, Lauren | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Mckee, Dean | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Nagy, Robert | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Stuhr, Brian | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Vetter Health Services, Inc. | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Korell, Natalie | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
Nearby facilities
Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Fremont County.
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| Facility | Location | Overall | Health | Staffing | CMS abuse icon | Federal penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granite Rehabilitation and Wellness CCN 535013 | Cheyenne, WY | 2 | 2 | 4 | Not shown | $15,548 |
| Sublette County Health CCN 535017 | Pinedale, WY | 3 | 3 | 4 | Not shown | $9,718 |
| Wyoming Retirement Center CCN 535021 | Basin, WY | 1 | 2 | 1 | Shown | $41,201 |
| The Legacy Living and Rehabilitation Center CCN 535022 | Gillette, WY | — | — | — | Not shown | $115,597 |
| Weston County Health Services CCN 535023 | Newcastle, WY | 2 | 2 | 4 | Shown | $0 |
| Casper Mountain Rehabilitation and Care Center CCN 535024 | Casper, WY | 1 | 1 | 1 | Not shown | $62,647 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Westward Heights Care Center's CMS rating?
Westward Heights Care Center has a 5-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing, and 4 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.
Where is Westward Heights Care Center located?
Westward Heights Care Center is located at 150 Caring Way, Lander, WY, 82520 in Fremont County, and CMS lists 60 certified beds.
Does Westward Heights Care Center have federal penalties or payment denials on record?
The current CMS data shows no federal penalty amounts or payment denials for Westward Heights Care Center over roughly the past three years. Records can change; confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.
How does Westward Heights Care Center's rating compare to nearby facilities?
Westward Heights Care Center's CMS overall rating is 5 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 Westward Heights Care Center's current information?
SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Westward Heights 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)
- 535034
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 60
- Data snapshot
- 2026-07-17
All 8 citation records
| Date | CMS tag | Severity | Type | CMS deficiency status | Correction date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2025 | 0758 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 16, 2025 |
| Mar 27, 2025 | 0880 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 16, 2025 |
| Jan 14, 2025 | 0600 | D | Complaint | Past Non-Compliance | Aug 9, 2024 |
| Jan 14, 2025 | 0684 | D | Complaint | Past Non-Compliance | Nov 19, 2024 |
| Jan 11, 2024 | 0698 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Feb 9, 2024 |
| Jan 11, 2024 | 0880 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Feb 9, 2024 |
| Nov 3, 2022 | 0758 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Dec 1, 2022 |
| Nov 3, 2022 | 0888 | C | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Dec 1, 2022 |
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.