Life Care Center of Cheyenne
Nursing Home · Cheyenne, WY
CMS certification number535032
Contact & location
1330 Prairie AveCheyenne, WY 82009
Laramie County
- Phone
- (307) 778-8997
- ZIP code
- 82009 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 160
- Residents per day
- 118.6 (74% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Cheyenne Operations LLC
- Chain
- Life Care Centers of America (194 facilities, avg 3.4★)
- Medicare certified since
- December 20, 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
- 3.56 (state 3.87 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 1.00 (state 0.94 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.56 (state 0.50 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 1.99 (state 2.43 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.09 (state 3.37 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 41.0 (state 51.8 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 35.7 (state 44.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- November 18, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 5.0 (state 7.6 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 5
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 13 health · 22 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-26 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-01 |
| 2025-11-18 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. F0561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-10 |
| 2025-11-18 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-10 |
| 2025-11-18 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-10 |
| 2025-11-18 | 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 2025-12-10 |
| 2024-09-05 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-01 |
| 2024-06-06 | 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 · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-19 |
| 2024-06-06 | 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 · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-19 |
| 2023-03-02 | 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 |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2023-04-18 |
| 2023-03-02 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-04-18 |
| 2023-03-02 | 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 2023-04-18 |
| 2023-03-02 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-04-18 |
| 2023-03-02 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-04-18 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne Operations LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Preston, Forrest (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Scearce, Clint (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stefka, Kristina (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lay, Lisa (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Swanker, Richard (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cross, Cindy (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Henry, Terry (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lay, Lisa (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Swanker, Richard (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Thurmond, Joan (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Developers Investment Company INC (organization) | Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Scearce, Clint (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schmidt, Derek (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Welsh, Jana (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cheyenne Operations LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Developers Investment Company INC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fletcher, Todd (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Life Care Centers of America, INC. (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Preston, Aubrey (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Scearce, Clint (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schmidt, Derek (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stefka, Kristina (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Welsh, Jana (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ziegler, James (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Life Care Center of Cheyenne?
Life Care Center of Cheyenne has a 5-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 Life Care Center of Cheyenne have?
It has 160 certified beds and cares for about 119 residents per day.
Has Life Care Center of Cheyenne been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns Life Care Center of Cheyenne?
It is part of Life Care Centers of America 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 Life Care Center of Cheyenne?
(307) 778-8997. The facility is located at 1330 Prairie Ave, Cheyenne, WY 82009.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.