Weston County Health Services
Nursing Home · Newcastle, WY
CMS certification number535023
This facility was cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation in a recent inspection (CMS abuse icon).
Contact & location
1124 Washington BlvdNewcastle, WY 82701
Weston County
- Phone
- (307) 746-2793
- ZIP code
- 82701 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 58
- Residents per day
- 51.9 (89% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Weston County Hospital District
- Medicare certified since
- September 4, 1984
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Both council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.81 (state 3.87 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.61 (state 0.94 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.61 (state 0.50 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.59 (state 2.43 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.45 (state 3.37 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 58.9 (state 51.8 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 33.3 (state 44.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- July 11, 2024
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 7.0 (state 7.6 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 3
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 18 health · 19 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. F0602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-26 |
| 2025-12-11 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2026-01-05 |
| 2025-12-11 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-05 |
| 2024-07-11 | Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility. F0837 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-25 |
| 2024-07-11 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. F0851 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-25 |
| 2024-07-11 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly F0868 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-25 |
| 2024-07-11 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-25 |
| 2023-04-13 | Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. F0680 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-01 |
| 2023-04-13 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. F0727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-01 |
| 2023-04-13 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-01 |
| 2023-04-13 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-01 |
| 2023-04-13 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-01 |
| 2023-04-13 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-01 |
| 2023-04-13 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. F0740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-01 |
| 2023-04-13 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-01 |
| 2023-04-13 | 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. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-01 |
| 2023-04-13 | Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 F0888 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-05-01 |
| 2022-03-10 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. F0553 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-03-31 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Weston County Hospital District (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Drost, Kari (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Haeberle, John (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Maiellano, Paul (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ryan, Patricia (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Scharf, Kimberly (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Drost, Kari (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Maiellano, Paul (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ryan, Patricia (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Drost, Kari (individual) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Maiellano, Paul (individual) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ryan, Patricia (individual) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Haeberle, John (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ryan, Patricia (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Scharf, Kimberly (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Drost, Kari (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Weston County Health Services?
Weston County Health Services has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.9-star average in Wyoming.
How many beds does Weston County Health Services have?
It has 58 certified beds and cares for about 52 residents per day.
Has Weston County Health Services been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Weston County Health Services?
(307) 746-2793. The facility is located at 1124 Washington Blvd, Newcastle, WY 82701.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.