Star Valley Care Center

130 Hospital Lane, Afton, WY 83110 (307) 885-5900
Government - Hospital district 24 Beds Independent Data: November 2025
Trust Grade
50/100
Last Inspection: July 2024

Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.

Overview

Star Valley Care Center in Afton, Wyoming, has a trust grade of C, meaning it is average and falls in the middle of the pack. It currently holds a rank of none in both the state and county, indicating that there are no comparable facilities in Wyoming or Lincoln County. The facility is newly inspected, showing a stable trend with only one minor concern identified. Staffing is a strength, as they have zero turnover, which is significantly lower than the state average, and they provide more RN coverage than 88% of Wyoming facilities. However, a recent inspection found that the center failed to ensure that one resident was offered recommended pneumococcal vaccinations, highlighting a missed opportunity for preventive care. While there are no fines on record, which is a positive indicator, the overall ratings for health inspections and quality measures are poor, signaling areas that need significant improvement.

Trust Score
C
50/100
In Wyoming
#112/223
Top 50%
Safety Record
Low Risk
No red flags
Inspections
Too New
0 → 1 violations
Staff Stability
○ Average
Turnover data not reported for this facility.
Penalties
✓ Good
No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Wyoming facilities.
Skilled Nurses
✓ Good
Each resident gets 97 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — more than 97% of Wyoming nursing homes. RNs are the most trained staff who catch health problems before they become serious.
Violations
✓ Good
Only 1 deficiencies on record. Cleaner than most facilities. Minor issues only.
☆☆☆☆☆
0.0
Overall Rating
☆☆☆☆☆
0.0
Staff Levels
☆☆☆☆☆
0.0
Care Quality
☆☆☆☆☆
0.0
Inspection Score
Stable
: 0 issues
2024: 1 issues

The Good

  • Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
  • No fines on record

Facility shows strength in fire safety.

The Bad

No Significant Concerns Identified

This facility shows no red flags. Among Wyoming's 100 nursing homes, only 0% achieve this.

The Ugly 1 deficiencies on record

Jul 2024 1 deficiency
CONCERN (D)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Deficiency F0883 (Tag F0883)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on medical record review, staff interview, and review of facility protocols and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on medical record review, staff interview, and review of facility protocols and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) immunization recommendations, the facility failed to ensure residents were offered pneumococcal immunizations based on CDC recommendations for 1 of 5 sample residents (#21) reviewed for immunizations. The findings were: 1. Review of the medical record showed resident #21 was admitted on [DATE] and was [AGE] years old. Further review of the medical record showed no evidence the resident had received pneumococcal vaccinations nor been offered pneumococcal vaccination since admission. During an interview on 7/10/24 at 3:28 PM the infection preventionist (IP) stated the resident had the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13) in 2018. She stated the facility followed CDC recommendations and confirmed the resident should have been offered pneumococcal vaccination. She stated we missed that. On 7/10/24 at 5:10 PM the IP stated the resident's family was in the facility and had consented to the pneumococcal vaccination. 2. Review of the facility's protocol titled Immunizations-Pneumococcal and Influenza (Adult Inpatient), effective 6/2024, showed residents with prior pneumococcal vaccination of only PCV13 (at any age) should have PCV20 administered 1 year or later after the previous vaccination. 3. Review of Adult Immunization Schedule by Age by CDC located at https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/hcp/adult.html (accessed 7/16/24) showed individuals 65 years or older who previously received only PCV13 should receive one dose of PCV20 or one dose of PPSV23.
Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Life-Threatening (Immediate Jeopardy)
J - Isolated K - Pattern L - Widespread
Actual Harm
G - Isolated H - Pattern I - Widespread
Potential for Harm
D - Isolated E - Pattern F - Widespread
No Harm (Minor)
A - Isolated B - Pattern C - Widespread

Questions to Ask on Your Visit

  • "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
  • "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"

Our Honest Assessment

Strengths
  • • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
  • • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Wyoming facilities.
  • • Only 1 deficiencies on record. Cleaner than most facilities. Minor issues only.
Concerns
  • • Grade C (50/100). Below average facility with significant concerns.
Bottom line: Mixed indicators with Trust Score of 50/100. Visit in person and ask pointed questions.

About This Facility

What is Star Valley Care Center's CMS Rating?

Star Valley Care Center does not currently have a CMS star rating on record.

How is Star Valley Care Center Staffed?

Detailed staffing data for Star Valley Care Center is not available in the current CMS dataset.

What Have Inspectors Found at Star Valley Care Center?

State health inspectors documented 1 deficiencies at Star Valley Care Center during 2024. These included: 1 with potential for harm.

Who Owns and Operates Star Valley Care Center?

Star Valley Care Center is owned by a government entity. Government-operated facilities are typically run by state, county, or municipal agencies. The facility operates independently rather than as part of a larger chain. With 24 certified beds and approximately 23 residents (about 96% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in Afton, Wyoming.

How Does Star Valley Care Center Compare to Other Wyoming Nursing Homes?

Comparison data for Star Valley Care Center relative to other Wyoming facilities is limited in the current dataset.

What Should Families Ask When Visiting Star Valley Care Center?

Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?"

Is Star Valley Care Center Safe?

Based on CMS inspection data, Star Valley Care Center has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 0-star overall rating and ranks #100 of 100 nursing homes in Wyoming. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.

Do Nurses at Star Valley Care Center Stick Around?

Star Valley Care Center has not reported staff turnover data to CMS. Staff turnover matters because consistent caregivers learn residents' individual needs, medications, and preferences. When staff frequently change, this institutional knowledge is lost. Families should ask the facility directly about their staff retention rates and average employee tenure.

Was Star Valley Care Center Ever Fined?

Star Valley Care Center has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.

Is Star Valley Care Center on Any Federal Watch List?

Star Valley Care Center is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.