About Westward Heights Care Center
Nursing home overview and details
Westward Heights Care Center is an nursing home in Lander, WY, serving Fremont County and the surrounding community. The facility has 60 certified beds with an average daily census of 53.2 residents.
Westward Heights Care Center has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1990, bringing 36 years of experience in long-term care.
Westward Heights Care Center has earned a 5-star overall quality rating from CMS, reflecting strong performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. When choosing a nursing home in Lander, WY, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.
At a Glance
Quality Ratings
CMS quality performance measures
Excellent
CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating
Westward Heights Care Center has earned a 5-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), reflecting above-average performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels. This rating places the facility among the higher-rated nursing homes in its area.
Health Inspection
Excellent
Quality Measures
Very Good
Staffing
Excellent
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data
Staffing
Nurse staffing hours and turnover
Westward Heights Care Center provides 3.64 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 1.07 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 46.0%, which is within the typical range for nursing facilities. RN-specific turnover is 35.3%. Weekend staffing averages 3.19 hours per resident per day.
Safety & Compliance
Regulatory record and safety data
Westward Heights Care Center has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This is an important consideration for families evaluating nursing home safety, as it indicates the facility has maintained compliance with federal quality standards. The facility has no infection control deficiencies on record, which is particularly important for the health and safety of elderly residents.
Doctors at Westward Heights Care Center
9 affiliated physicians
Dr. Broc White, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Clinton Mcmahill, MD
Internal Medicine
Dr. Kacie Gallo, MD
Family Practice
Dr. Steven Platz, PA
Physician Assistant
Dr. Erica Strandberg, DO
Family Practice
Dr. Julian Poush, PA
Physician Assistant
Dr. James Hutchison, PA
Physician Assistant
Dr. Julia Fairbank
Physician Assistant
Dr. Haley Mortin, PA
Physician Assistant
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Westward Heights Care Center
What is the CMS rating for Westward Heights Care Center?
Westward Heights Care Center has a 5-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.
How many beds does Westward Heights Care Center have?
Westward Heights Care Center has 60 certified beds with an average daily census of 53.2 residents.
What type of facility is Westward Heights Care Center?
Westward Heights Care Center is a non profit - corporation nursing home serving Fremont County in Lander, WY.
How many doctors practice at Westward Heights Care Center?
9 physicians are affiliated with Westward Heights Care Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Does Westward Heights Care Center have any safety concerns?
Westward Heights Care Center has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from CMS.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·