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Nursing home report card · Buffalo, WY

Wyoming Veterans' Skilled Nursing Facility

700 Veteran's Lane, Buffalo, WY 82834

Call this home: (307) 684-5511

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Medicare abuse warningInfection-control problems noted

Quick summary

Medicare shows an abuse warning

Medicare’s Care Compare site shows an abuse icon here. That is one of the strongest public warnings CMS publishes — dig into the inspection history and talk with an attorney if a loved one was hurt.

Our summary of public Medicare records. It does not establish that this home harmed a particular resident. About this summary.

How recent is this information?
Medicare file prepared
Aug 1, 2026
Our record last updated
Oct 15, 2026
Last routine health inspection
Jan 23, 2026

These dates mean different things. A new file can include older inspections and staffing figures. Read about the dates.

Medicare ratings

One star is the lowest rating. Five stars is the highest. Ratings are a starting point—read the inspection findings too.

Overall rating
2out of 5

Combines inspection, staffing, and care measures.

Below-average Medicare rating

Health inspections
2out of 5

Based on problems found during health inspections.

Below-average Medicare rating

Nursing staff
4out of 5

Based on staffing levels and related measures.

Above average

Health and care results
3out of 5

Based on reported health and care results.

About average for U.S. nursing homes

What do the ratings and warnings mean?
Medicare ratings
One star is the lowest rating. Five stars is the highest. These are government ratings, not family reviews.
Inspection problems
Inspectors found that a home did not meet a care or safety rule. The official term is “deficiency.”
Abuse warning
Medicare has flagged the home because of abuse-related inspection findings. Read the findings and dates.
Nursing staff time
Average staff hours for each resident per day. This does not mean each resident gets that much one-to-one care.

Learn about the records and their limits →

At a glance

These numbers come from the records we have. Inspection problems are rules the home did not meet. The dates covered can differ.

Care and safety problems
16

Care, safety, and resident-rights issues on recent inspections

Fire-safety problems
0

Building, alarms, exits, and related safety citations

Reported fines
$0

Total fine amounts in the imported penalty records

Medicare file prepared
Aug 1, 2026

Medicare home ID: 535061

Inspection findings to read first

Start with these past findings. We show the most serious first, then the most recent. They do not describe the home’s condition today.

  • Caused actual harm · isolated case

    Jan 23, 2026 · Inspection rule 0600

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

  • Could have caused harm · isolated case

    Jan 23, 2026 · Inspection rule 0756

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

  • Could have caused harm · isolated case

    Jan 23, 2026 · Inspection rule 0628

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Read the inspection history →

Nursing staff time

These are average staff hours for each resident per day. They are not one-to-one bedside care. The file does not give the reporting period for each figure.

Registered nurses (RNs)
2.01hours per resident per day

about 2 hours per resident per day

All nursing staff
7.88hours per resident per day

about 7 hr 53 min per resident per day

Registered nurse time on weekends
1.26hours per resident per day

about 1 hr 16 min per resident per day

Latest inspection summary

A summary of the most recent routine inspections. You can open the dated findings below.

We do not have a routine inspection summary for this home. Check the dated findings below and the Medicare.gov record.

How this home compares

Compared with state and national averages. The numbers may cover different periods.

  • Overall CMS rating: 2 stars
  • Health inspection rating: 2 stars
  • Staffing rating: 4 stars
  • Registered nurse time per resident: 2.01 hours/day
  • Total nurse time per resident: 7.88 hours/day
See the dates used for these averages

Medicare file dates: this home Aug 1, 2026; Wyoming averages Unavailable; U.S. averages Oct 1, 2026.

Other concerns in the records

These points may be worth asking about. They do not establish what happened to a particular resident. See our Terms of Use.

  • Medicare shows an abuse warning icon for this home
  • Overall star rating is 2 or lower
  • Health inspection rating is 2 stars or lower
  • Recent citations include infection-control problems

How serious were the problems?

Inspectors rate each problem by how much harm it caused or could cause. We group the CMS letter codes into plain language.

  • Caused actual harm1 citation
  • Could have caused harm14 citations
  • Low risk of harm1 citation

Why inspectors showed up

Routine checks happen on a schedule. Complaint visits happen when someone reports a concern.

Complaints
0
Routine
16
Fire safety
0
Other
0

Who owns it

Names CMS lists as owners or managers · reported as Government - State.

  • We do not have individual owner names for this home.

Inspection history

Open a date to read what inspectors found. The harm labels explain how serious the problem was at the time.

January 23, 20269 findings
  • Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation problems
    Caused actual harm · isolated case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0600 · code G

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

  • Nutrition and Dietary problems
    Could have caused harm · widespread case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0812 · code F

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  • Resident Assessment and Care Planning problems
    Could have caused harm · isolated case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0645 · code D

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

  • Pharmacy Service problems
    Could have caused harm · isolated case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0756 · code D

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

  • Pharmacy Service problems
    Could have caused harm · isolated case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0761 · code D

    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.

  • Administration problems
    Could have caused harm · widespread case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0851 · code F

    Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

  • Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation problems
    Could have caused harm · isolated case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0605 · code D

    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

  • Resident Rights problems
    Could have caused harm · isolated case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0628 · code D

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

  • Infection Control problems
    Could have caused harm · isolated case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0883 · code D

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

July 26, 20247 findings
  • Pharmacy Service problems
    Could have caused harm · pattern case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0761 · code E

    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.

  • Nutrition and Dietary problems
    Could have caused harm · pattern case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0806 · code E

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

  • Resident Rights problems
    Could have caused harm · pattern case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0574 · code E

    The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.

  • Resident Rights problems
    Could have caused harm · pattern case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0585 · code E

    Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

  • Nursing and Physician Services problems
    Low risk of harm · widespread case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0732 · code C

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

  • Resident Rights problems
    Could have caused harm · pattern case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0576 · code E

    Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

  • Pharmacy Service problems
    Could have caused harm · pattern case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0758 · code E

    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…

Fines & penalties

These fines appear in Medicare’s records. A listed amount does not tell us whether it has been paid.

  • Payment Denial · Jan 23, 2026Unavailable

Related topics

Questions about Wyoming Veterans' Skilled Nursing Facility

What is Wyoming Veterans' Skilled Nursing Facility's Medicare star rating?
As of August 1, 2026, Wyoming Veterans' Skilled Nursing Facility in Buffalo, Wyoming has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars. Other CMS scores: health inspection 2 of 5, staffing 4 of 5, quality measures 3 of 5. These are CMS ratings based on inspection, staffing, and quality information, not consumer reviews.
Has Wyoming Veterans' Skilled Nursing Facility been fined?
The imported record gives a fine total of $0 for Wyoming Veterans' Skilled Nursing Facility in Buffalo, Wyoming. This does not establish that the home has never been fined.
Does Wyoming Veterans' Skilled Nursing Facility have a Medicare abuse warning?
Yes. Medicare Care Compare shows an abuse warning icon for Wyoming Veterans' Skilled Nursing Facility in Buffalo, Wyoming. CMS uses that icon after citations involving abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
How does Wyoming Veterans' Skilled Nursing Facility compare with other nursing homes in Wyoming?
Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5. A rating comparison is withheld because a matching source date or a usable rating is missing. Use the Wyoming report card and dated inspection history for context; inspection totals alone are not a like-for-like performance comparison.

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