Optalis Health & Rehabilitation of Wyoming

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Optalis Health & Rehabilitation of Wyoming, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF684Jan 8, 2026

  Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to treat a urinary tract infection in a timely manner for one of one resident's (Resident #1) reviewed for the quality of care. Findings:Resident #1 (R1)Review of an admission Record revealed R1 was a [AGE] year-old male, last admitted to the facility on [DATE], with pertinent diagnoses of pneumonia and limitation of activities due to disability and use of a foley catheter (a system that drains urine from the bladder into a collection bag) long term. Review of a physician communication book revealed that nursing staff had left a note for the facility prescribers on 12/07/25 that R1 was complaining of pain in his penis area. […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF689Jan 8, 2026

  Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to prevent a fall in two of two residents (Resident #1 and Resident #51) and secure hazardous materials and biologicals in one of one salon and for one resident (Resident #43) reviewed for accidents and hazards, resulting in fractures for R1 and R51 residents and the potential for R43 to ingest hazardous materials.Findings Include: Resident #1 (R1) Review of an admission Record revealed R1 was a [AGE] year-old male, last admitted to the facility on [DATE], with pertinent diagnoses of pneumonia and repeated falls. Review of a Facility Investigation initiated for R1 after a fall with a major injury on 12/30/25 concluded the following: the evening of 12/30/25 Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) LL was in R1's room providing care. […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF686Oct 24, 2023

  Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to prevent the development and worsening of pressure injuries for 1 resident (Resident #6), out of 3 residents reviewed for pressure injuries, resulting in the worsening of a pressure injury and prolonged healing time without new interventions added to the treatment/care plan to address pressure reduction to the affected area and areas at risk for pressure injury. Findings: Resident #6 (R6) Review of an Admission Record reflected R6 admitted to the facility with diagnoses that included diabetes, osteomyelitis, unsteadiness on feet, peripheral vascular disease, protein calorie malnutrition, heart failure, non-pressure chronic ulcer to bilateral lower extremities and dementia. […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF689May 11, 2023

  This citation pertains to MI00136207: Past non-compliance was accepted for this citation. Corrective actions identified below. Based on observations, interview and record review the facility failed to follow a resident's (R1) plan of care resulting in R1 falling and sustaining fractures, bruising, emotional distress and pain. Findings include: Review of R1 face sheet dated 5/10/23 and MDS (minimum data set) revealed R1 initially admitted to the facility on [DATE] and most recently readmitted on [DATE] with diagnosis that included: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis (paralysis and weakness) following cerebral infarction (stroke) affecting left non-dominant side, asthma, anxiety, pain and depression. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jan 8, 2026

  This citation pertains to Intake 2629685Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain best practices in the food service area resulting in the potential to spread food borne illness to all residents that consume food from the kitchen. Findings Include:On 01/05/2026 at 9:06 AM, observed hand towels were not readily available at the handsink in the dishwashing room. This is the only designated handsink for the kitchen. According to the 2022 FDA Food Code section 6-301.12 Hand Drying Provision.Each HANDWASHING SINK or group of adjacent HANDWASHING SINKS shall be provided with:(A) Individual, disposable towels; Pf (B) A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; Pf or (C) A heated-air hand drying device; Pf or (D) A hand drying… […]