Platte County Legacy Home
Wheatland, Wyoming · CCN 535053
17 surveys since 2011, 3 of them producing a finding at harm level or worse.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 104
- Surveys
- 17
- Harm or worse
- 3
- Immediate jeopardy
- 0
Findings where a surveyor recorded actual harm to a resident.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 50
- Ownership
- Non profit - Other
- Chain
- Independent
- County
- Platte · rural
- Medicare-certified since
- 2010
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 3
- Health inspection
- 3
- Staffing
- 4
- Quality measures
- 4
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Since 2021, this facility recorded somewhat more weighted findings than its peer group.
Weighted by harm level, against 18 facilities with fewer than 66 beds in Wyoming.
Last survey on record
Feb 20, 2026
262 days ago.
Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Peer median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident day | 3.63 | 3.97 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 0.96 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 52.3% | 44.0% |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
- Fines
- $32,600 across 1 penalty
Federal civil money penalties and remedies as CMS currently publishes them. Amounts may still be under appeal.
Severity of recent findings
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J— | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G17.7% | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D753.8% | E323.1% | F215.4% |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B— | C— |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F7612×
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.
- F5741×
The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
- F6051×
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
- F6091×
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- F6281×
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at Platte County Legacy Home, in the surveyor’s own words.
- Actual harm, isolatedF689Feb 20, 2026
Based on medical record review, resident representative and staff interview, and facility incident review, the facility failed to ensure adequate supervision was provided to prevent resident injuries for 1 of 4 sample residents (#10) reviewed for accident hazards. The failure resulted in actual harm to resident #10. The findings were:1. Review of the quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE] showed resident #10 had short-term and long-term memory impairment and diagnoses which included non-Alzheimer's dementia. The MDS assessment showed the resident had physical and verbal behaviors directed towards others, other behavioral symptoms not directed towards others, and wandering on 1 to 3 days during the look-back period. The following concerns were identified:a. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF851Jul 25, 2024
Based on Payroll Base Journal (PBJ) review and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure the quarterly PBJ data was submitted timely for 1 of 4 quarters (4th quarter of 2023). The findings were: 1. Review of the four quarters showed the facility failed to submit the July 1, 2023 through September 30, 2023 (4th quarter of 2023) data. 2. Interview with the business office manager on 7/24/24 at 5:08 PM revealed she began submitting the PBJ in January and the facility had another staff member entering the data to PBJ prior to that. Further interview confirmed the 4th quarter of 2023 did not have data submitted. 50485
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812May 4, 2023
Based on review of the dishwasher temperature log sheet, policy and procedure, the 2017 U.S. Public Health Service Food Code, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure the water temperature of the dishwasher was at the proper temperature for sanitization to occur on 22 of 61 days reviewed. The census was 41. The findings were: 1. Review of the dishwasher temperature log sheet showed the temperature of the dishwasher was to be recorded in the morning and in the evening on each day of use. The following concerns were identified: a. Review of the March 2023 dishwasher temperature log sheet showed no temperature was recorded on 3/1, 3/2, 3/3, 3/4, 3/18, 3/26, 3/27, and 3/28. b. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF761Feb 20, 2026
Based on observation, staff interview, review of manufacturer's instructions, and policy and procedure review, the facility failed to label medications with the date medications were opened and/or expired in 1 of 2 medication storage areas (south medication room). The census was 42. The findings were:1.Observation of the south medication storage room on [DATE] at 8:45 AM showed the general stock for PPD Tubersol vial had been opened, partially used, and no use by date had been written on vial. Further observation showed the general over the counter stock supply of acetaminophen suppositories had expired on 1/2026, and were still available for use.2. Interview with RN #1 on [DATE] at 8:45 am confirmed the Tubersol vial was in use and should have been labeled with a use by date. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF761Jul 25, 2024
Based on observation, staff interview, policy and procedure review, and manufacturer's recommendation review, the facility failed to ensure medication was labeled with an open date for 1 of 2 medication carts (300 - 400 medication cart). The findings were: 1. Observation on [DATE] at 3:24 PM of the 300 - 400 medication cart with RN #1 showed one Novolog flex pen 100 unit/milliliter with no date, and one Lantus Solostar 100 unit/milliliter with no date. Interview at that time with RN #1 revealed the medication was for resident use, and confirmed the insulins were not dated. She stated they were considered expired. 2. Interview with the administrator on [DATE] at 4:13 PM revealed insulin should have a date on it when it is taken out of the refrigerator. […]
Read 22 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 22 of 104 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Feb 20, 2026Standard and complaint5 findings · 1 harm
- Jul 25, 2024Standard and complaint5 findings
- May 4, 2023Standard3 findings
- Jul 21, 2022Standard5 findings
- May 27, 2021Standard2 findings
- Nov 6, 2019Standard5 findings
- Jan 17, 2019Standard and complaint7 findings
- Mar 7, 2018Complaint2 findings
Show the 9 earlier surveys
- Dec 7, 2017Standard10 findings
- Jul 27, 2017Complaint1 finding
- Mar 2, 2017Standard6 findings
- Mar 3, 2016Standard14 findings
- Jan 23, 2015Standard and complaint11 findings · 1 harm
- Jan 24, 2014—4 findings
- Nov 15, 2012—9 findings
- Jan 6, 2012—6 findings
- Jan 27, 2011—9 findings · 1 harm
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
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