Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center
Cheyenne · 2.4 mi · 105 beds
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Life Care Center of Cheyenne
1330 Prairie Ave, Cheyenne, WY, 82009
Nursing home160 licensed beds0 citations on record
2 more within 6 milesOpen in Maps
Has this facility been cited?
Yes. Federal inspectors cited 5 deficiencies against Life Care Center of Cheyenne in Cheyenne, Wyoming at its most recent standard inspection on 2025-11-18, 5 of them arising from complaints. 1 finding has been recorded at the actual-harm level. Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall.
5 / 5Medicare overall rating
160certified beds
5deficiencies at the last inspection
0immediate-jeopardy findings on record
1actual-harm findings on record
0federal fines
What the inspectors found
Every deficiency on record, by how serious CMS judged it
CMS grades each finding from A to L on two axes: how badly residents were affected, and how many. These are its bands, not ours. The figures cover every standard and complaint survey on record, which is a longer window than the rating cycle above.
Immediate jeopardyA resident was placed in immediate danger. The most serious band CMS uses.0
Actual harmA resident was harmed, but not placed in immediate danger.1
Potential for more than minimal harmNo resident was harmed, but the failing could have caused it.12
Potential for minimal harmThe least serious band.0
Most recentDDDDDDDDGEDDD
The last 13 findings, newest first
Each is the federal requirement the home was found not to meet, in CMS’s own wording, with the tag number so it can be looked up against the inspection report.
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · F0580 · 2026-03-26 · from a complaint · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · F0561 · 2025-11-18 · from a complaint · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F0645 · 2025-11-18 · from a complaint · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F0697 · 2025-11-18 · from a complaint · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · F0880 · 2025-11-18 · from a complaint · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F0761 · 2024-09-05 · from a complaint · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F0657 · 2024-06-06 · from a complaint · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F0758 · 2024-06-06 · from a complaint · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F0689 · 2023-03-02 · standard survey · Actual harm to a resident
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F0842 · 2023-03-02 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F0656 · 2023-03-02 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F0684 · 2023-03-02 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F0761 · 2023-03-02 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Medicare’s own rating
How CMS scores this home
These stars are Medicare’s, not ours — we publish no rating of our own. They are reproduced here because they are part of the public record.
OverallCombines the three below5 of 5
Health inspectionBased on the last three inspection cycles4 of 5
StaffingNurse hours per resident, adjusted for how sick residents are4 of 5
Quality measuresResident outcomes reported by the home5 of 5
Nurse hours per resident per dayReported by the home to CMS3.55736
Nursing staff turnoverShare of nursing staff who left in a year41%
Ownership
Who owns Life Care Center of Cheyenne
Nursing homes are frequently owned through layers of companies, and the name over the door is rarely the one that holds the licence. This is the ownership CMS has on file.
| Owner | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INC | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/12/1988 |
| SCEARCE, CLINT | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/07/2001 |
| SCHMIDT, DEREK | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/01/2023 |
| WELSH, JANA | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/01/2021 |
| LAY, LISA | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/24/2017 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2022 |
| CROSS, CINDY | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/21/1994 |
| HENRY, TERRY | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/16/1999 |
| LAY, LISA | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/09/2018 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2011 |
| THURMOND, JOAN | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/22/2000 |
| CHEYENNE OPERATIONS LLC | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/06/1988 |
Part of the LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA group.
Nearby
Other licensed providers within six miles
Listed by distance. Nobody paid to appear here and the order is not for sale.
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Care Compare. Retrieved 2026-07-29. Facility number 535032.
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