Wind River Rehabilitation and Wellness
Nursing Home · Riverton, WY
CMS certification number535031
Contact & location
1002 Forest DrRiverton, WY 82501
Fremont County
- Phone
- (307) 856-9471
- ZIP code
- 82501 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 81
- Residents per day
- 58.6 (72% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- North Big Horn Hospital District
- Chain
- Evergreen Healthcare Group (44 facilities, avg 2.5★)
- Medicare certified since
- September 22, 1988
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident 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
- 3.24 (state 3.87 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.70 (state 0.94 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.36 (state 0.50 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.18 (state 2.43 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 2.97 (state 3.37 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 54.7 (state 51.8 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 16.7 (state 44.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- June 26, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 11.0 (state 7.6 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 6
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 36 health · 31 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-23 |
| 2026-05-21 | Keep complete, dated laboratory records in the resident's record. F0775 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-23 |
| 2026-02-05 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-21 |
| 2026-02-05 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-06 |
| 2025-06-26 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-21 |
| 2025-06-26 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-21 |
| 2025-06-26 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-21 |
| 2025-06-26 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-21 |
| 2025-06-26 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-21 |
| 2025-06-26 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-06 |
| 2025-06-26 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-21 |
| 2024-11-14 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-11 |
| 2024-11-14 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-11 |
| 2024-11-14 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-11 |
| 2024-11-14 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-11 |
| 2024-03-14 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-04-19 |
| 2024-03-14 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-04-19 |
| 2024-03-14 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-19 |
| 2024-03-14 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-19 |
| 2024-03-14 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-19 |
| 2024-03-14 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-19 |
| 2024-03-14 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. F0585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-19 |
| 2024-03-14 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-19 |
| 2024-03-14 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-19 |
| 2024-03-14 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-19 |
| 2022-12-08 | 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 |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-01-15 |
| 2022-12-08 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-01-15 |
| 2022-12-08 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-01-15 |
| 2022-12-08 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-01-15 |
| 2022-12-08 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-01-15 |
| 2022-12-08 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-01-15 |
| 2022-12-08 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. F0585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-01-15 |
| 2022-12-08 | 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 2023-01-15 |
| 2022-12-08 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-01-15 |
| 2022-12-08 | 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. F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-01-15 |
| 2022-12-08 | 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 2023-01-15 |
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
1 penalty in the last three years, including $25,984 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-14 | Fine | $25,984 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Bender, Daniel (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Connell, Eric (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Couve Financial Services LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Couve Healthcare Consulting LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pacific Northwest Opco Management LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Simmons, Benjamin (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Spielman, Shimon (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stauber, Monica (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wind River SNF Operations, LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wind River SNF Realty LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Yenowitz, Yitzchok (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Morrison, Robert (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Simmons, Benjamin (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bender, Daniel (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Connell, Eric (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Couve Financial Services LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Couve Healthcare Consulting LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Morrison, Robert (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pacific Northwest Opco Management LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Simmons, Benjamin (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Spielman, Shimon (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stauber, Monica (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wind River SNF Operations, LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Winterholler, David (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Yenowitz, Yitzchok (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Wind River Rehabilitation and Wellness?
Wind River Rehabilitation and Wellness 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 Wind River Rehabilitation and Wellness have?
It has 81 certified beds and cares for about 59 residents per day.
Has Wind River Rehabilitation and Wellness been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $25,984 in the last three years.
Who owns Wind River Rehabilitation and Wellness?
It is part of Evergreen Healthcare Group and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Wind River Rehabilitation and Wellness?
(307) 856-9471. The facility is located at 1002 Forest Dr, Riverton, WY 82501.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.