South Lincoln Nursing Center
Kemmerer, Wyoming · CCN 53A051
16 surveys since 2011, and no finding has been recorded at harm level.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 109
- Surveys
- 16
- Harm or worse
- 0
- Immediate jeopardy
- 0
No finding on record has been cited at harm level or above.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 24
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital district
- Chain
- Independent
- County
- Lincoln · rural
- Medicare-certified since
- 1999
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 3
- Health inspection
- 2
- Staffing
- 5
- Quality measures
- 2
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
Jan 6, 2026
307 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 | 4.80 | 3.97 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 1.53 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 38.1% | 44.0% |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
- Payment denials
- 2
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 | G— | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D1250.0% | E312.5% | F416.7% |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B28.3% | C312.5% |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F5782×
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
- F6882×
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
- F7582×
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.
- F8802×
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F5681×
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at South Lincoln Nursing Center, in the surveyor’s own words.
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF837Jul 10, 2025
Based on staff interview, review of the facility change in personnel form, and review of Wyoming's active nursing home administrator's licenses, the Governing Body failed to employ a qualified nursing home administrator. The census was 18. The findings were:1. Review of the state survey agency Healthcare Facility Change in Personnel/E-mail Address Form showed the previous administrator was being changed to the Director of Quality and Compliance and a new administrator was named. The change was indicated as effective 6/16/25. 2. Review of the Wyoming State Board of Nursing Home Administrators Active Roster last updated on 7/14/25 showed the facility administrator did not hold an active license or an active provisional license.3. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF801Mar 28, 2024
Based on staff interview and personnel file review, the facility failed to ensure qualifications for the dietary manager were met. The census was 17. The findings were: 1. Interview with the dietary manager on 3/27/24 at 10:15 AM revealed she had not received any training before being hired as the dietary manager. 2. Review of the dietary manager's personnel record showed she received certification on 6/19/23 as a ServSafe Food Protection Manager; however, this certification had not been approved by CMS. 3. Interview with the human resource business partner on 3/28/24 at 12:29 PM revealed the dietary manager was hired as a food service professional on 9/7/22 and was promoted to supervisor on 1/16/23. 4. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF803Mar 28, 2024
Based on review of the resident council minutes, resident representative and staff interview, and review of the menu, the facility failed to follow the menu as written. The census was 17. The findings were: 1. Telephone interview with resident #8's representative on 3/26/24 at 3:34 PM revealed the menus were monotonous and everything seemed to either come out of a box or a can. The representative stated that she had attended a resident council meeting and the residents were unhappy about the food. 2. Review of the January, February, and March 2024 resident council minutes showed the following concerns: a. The January minutes showed Kitchen hired new staff-hopefully meals will be better. b. The February minutes showed Meals-Not so good-can't cut meat-too dry. c. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Mar 28, 2024
Based on observation, staff interview, review of the dishwasher and refrigerator/freezer temperature log sheets, manufacturer's instructions, the dietitian site visit reports, hot and cold food temperature logs, and the 2022 FDA Food Code, the facility failed to ensure a sanitary environment in 1 of 1 kitchen. The census was 17. The findings were: Related to temperature monitoring of food storage units: 1. Review of the February and March 2024 temperature log sheets for food storage for the reach-in refrigerator, reach-in freezer, walk-in refrigerator and walk-in freezer showed the temperature of each unit was to be documented twice a day. The following concerns were identified: a. The temperature ranges of each storage unit was not defined on the log sheets. b. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF679Jul 10, 2025
Based on observation, resident and staff interview, medical record review, and policy and procedure review, the facility failed to ensure individual activities of preference were provided to 4 of 4 sample residents (#1, #5, #7, #18) reviewed for activities. The findings were: 1. Interview with 8 residents during resident council on 7/8/25 at 2:08 PM revealed the facility had not had any activities for at least 2 weeks and they felt there should be at least a daily activities.2. Review of the quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE] showed resident #5 had a BIMS score of 9 out 15, which indicate moderate cognitive impairment, and diagnoses which included anxiety disorder, non-Alzheimer's dementia, and depression. […]
Read 20 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 20 of 109 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Jan 6, 2026Complaint2 findings
- Jul 10, 2025Standard and complaint9 findings
- Mar 28, 2024Standard8 findings
- Apr 13, 2023Complaint2 findings
- Feb 28, 2023Complaint2 findings
- Jan 26, 2023Standard5 findings
- Nov 4, 2021Standard5 findings
- Nov 7, 2019Standard11 findings
Show the 8 earlier surveys
- Jan 31, 2019Standard4 findings
- Jan 10, 2018Standard12 findings
- Jan 5, 2017Standard14 findings
- Jan 6, 2016Standard5 findings
- Oct 30, 2014Standard5 findings
- Aug 29, 2013—4 findings
- Aug 9, 2012—4 findings
- Jul 28, 2011—17 findings
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
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