Big Horn Rehabilitation and Care Center
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Big Horn Rehabilitation and Care Center currently holds a Trust Grade of F, indicating a poor performance with significant concerns. They rank #18 out of 33 nursing homes in Wyoming, placing them in the bottom half of facilities statewide, and #2 of 3 in Sheridan County, meaning only one local option is better. The facility is showing signs of improvement, having reduced issues from 12 in 2024 to just 1 in 2025. Staffing is average with a 3/5 rating, and the turnover rate is 59%, which is on par with the state average. However, the facility has faced serious incidents, including failing to protect residents from physical abuse, resulting in injuries during altercations, and concerns about food safety practices, such as improper hand hygiene.
- Trust Score
- F
- In Wyoming
- #18/33
- Safety Record
- High Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Better
- Staff Stability ⚠ Watch
- 59% turnover. Above average. Higher turnover means staff may not know residents' routines.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- $54,424 in fines. Lower than most Wyoming facilities. Relatively clean record.
- Skilled Nurses ○ Average
- Each resident gets 35 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — about average for Wyoming. RNs are the most trained staff who monitor for health changes.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 19 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
Facility shows strength in fire safety.
The Bad
Below Wyoming average (2.9)
Below average - review inspection findings carefully
13pts above Wyoming avg (46%)
Frequent staff changes - ask about care continuity
Above median ($33,413)
Moderate penalties - review what triggered them
11 points above Wyoming average of 48%
The Ugly 19 deficiencies on record
Jan 2025
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Report Alleged Abuse
(Tag F0609)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on the facility's abuse investigation forms, State Survey Agency incident database review, policy and procedure review, and staff interview, the facility failed to implement policies and procedu...
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Nov 2024
3 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0692
(Tag F0692)
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 policy and procedure review, the facility failed to ensure acceptable param...
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CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0725
(Tag F0725)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on medical record review, and staff interviews, and review of the staff schedule,the facility failed to ensure sufficient nursing staff was provided on 1 of 4 units (Courtyard) reviewed for medi...
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CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medical Records
(Tag F0842)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on medical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure medical records were accurately documented for 6 of 8 sample residents (#7, #8, #9, #11, #12, #14) reviewed for signif...
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Sept 2024
6 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0578
(Tag F0578)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on medical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure residents choice for advance directive for 1 o...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0645
(Tag F0645)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on medical record review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure preadmission screening was performed and was a...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0576
(Tag F0576)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation and resident and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure mail was delivered and unopened, including on Saturday. The census was 78. The findings were:
1. Interview with 5 ...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
ADL Care
(Tag F0677)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, resident, resident representative, and staff interview, and medical record review, the facility failed to ...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0725
(Tag F0725)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, resident, resident representative, and staff interviews, facility staff posting review, and facility assessment review, the facility failed to ensure sufficient nursing staff was...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0761
(Tag F0761)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure medications available for resident use were labeled appropriately in 2 of 5 medication storage areas (Rock Creek...
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Apr 2024
3 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Assessment Accuracy
(Tag F0641)
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 MDS 3.0 Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) manual review, the facility fa...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0657
(Tag F0657)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on medical record review, staff, resident and family interviews, and review of facility policies, the facility failed to e...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0761
(Tag F0761)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, staff interview, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to ensure medications available fo...
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Dec 2023
1 deficiency
1 Harm
SERIOUS
(G)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Free from Abuse/Neglect
(Tag F0600)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on medical record review, resident and staff interviews, facility performance improvement plan review, State Survey Agency...
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Oct 2023
4 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
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 policy and procedure review, the facility failed to ensure residents receiv...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0729
(Tag F0729)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on employee record review and staff interview, the facility failed to follow up to ensure CNA registration on the state nurse aide abuse registry for 1 of 1 CNA (#1) who was recently certified a...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0919
(Tag F0919)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, staff interview, and policy review the facility failed to provide call light accessibility for 1 of 24 initial pool residents (#15). The findings were:
1. Observation on 10/2/23...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on observation, staff interview, review of policy and procedures, and 2022 FDA Food Code review, the facility failed to ensure a sanitary environment in 1 of 1 food preparation area. The census ...
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May 2023
1 deficiency
1 Harm
SERIOUS
(G)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Free from Abuse/Neglect
(Tag F0600)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, medical record review, staff interview, facility incident investigation review, and policy and procedure r...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Why is there high staff turnover? How do you retain staff?"
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • Licensed and certified facility. Meets minimum state requirements.
- • Multiple safety concerns identified: 2 harm violation(s), $54,424 in fines. Review inspection reports carefully.
- • 19 deficiencies on record, including 2 serious (caused harm) violations. Ask about corrective actions taken.
- • $54,424 in fines. Extremely high, among the most fined facilities in Wyoming. Major compliance failures.
- • Grade F (30/100). Below average facility with significant concerns.
About This Facility
What is Big Horn Rehabilitation And Care Center's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns Big Horn Rehabilitation and Care Center an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is considered below average nationally. Within Wyoming, this rating places the facility higher than 0% of the state's 100 nursing homes. A rating at this level reflects concerns identified through health inspections, staffing assessments, or quality measures that families should carefully consider.
How is Big Horn Rehabilitation And Care Center Staffed?
CMS rates Big Horn Rehabilitation and Care Center's staffing level at 3 out of 5 stars, which is average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 59%, which is 13 percentage points above the Wyoming average of 46%. High turnover can affect care consistency as new staff learn residents' individual needs. RN turnover specifically is 55%, which is notably high. RNs provide skilled clinical oversight, so turnover in this role can affect medical care quality.
What Have Inspectors Found at Big Horn Rehabilitation And Care Center?
State health inspectors documented 19 deficiencies at Big Horn Rehabilitation and Care Center during 2023 to 2025. These included: 2 that caused actual resident harm and 17 with potential for harm. Deficiencies causing actual harm indicate documented cases where residents experienced negative health consequences.
Who Owns and Operates Big Horn Rehabilitation And Care Center?
Big Horn Rehabilitation and Care Center is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility operates independently rather than as part of a larger chain. With 128 certified beds and approximately 72 residents (about 56% occupancy), it is a mid-sized facility located in Sheridan, Wyoming.
How Does Big Horn Rehabilitation And Care Center Compare to Other Wyoming Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Wyoming, Big Horn Rehabilitation and Care Center's overall rating (2 stars) is below the state average of 2.9, staff turnover (59%) is significantly higher than the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (2 stars) is below the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Big Horn Rehabilitation And Care Center?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "How do you ensure continuity of care given staff turnover, and what is your staff retention strategy?" "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?" These questions are particularly relevant given the facility's high staff turnover rate.
Is Big Horn Rehabilitation And Care Center Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, Big Horn Rehabilitation and 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 2-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 Big Horn Rehabilitation And Care Center Stick Around?
Staff turnover at Big Horn Rehabilitation and Care Center is high. At 59%, the facility is 13 percentage points above the Wyoming average of 46%. Registered Nurse turnover is particularly concerning at 55%. RNs handle complex medical decisions and coordinate care — frequent RN changes can directly impact care quality. High turnover means new staff may not know residents' individual needs, medications, or preferences. It can also be disorienting for residents, especially those with dementia who rely on familiar faces. Families should ask: What is causing the turnover? What retention programs are in place? How do you ensure care continuity during staff transitions?
Was Big Horn Rehabilitation And Care Center Ever Fined?
Big Horn Rehabilitation and Care Center has been fined $54,424 across 3 penalty actions. This is above the Wyoming average of $33,623. Fines in this range indicate compliance issues significant enough for CMS to impose meaningful financial consequences. Common causes include delayed correction of deficiencies, repeat violations, or care failures affecting resident safety. Families should ask facility leadership what changes have been made since these penalties.
Is Big Horn Rehabilitation And Care Center on Any Federal Watch List?
Big Horn Rehabilitation and 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.