Westward Heights Care Center
Nursing Home · Lander, WY
CMS certification number535034
Contact & location
150 Caring WayLander, WY 82520
Fremont County
- Phone
- (307) 332-5560
- ZIP code
- 82520 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 60
- Residents per day
- 54.6 (91% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Westward Heights Corp
- Medicare certified since
- January 1, 1990
- 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
- 3.73 (state 3.87 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 1.01 (state 0.94 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.23 (state 0.50 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.48 (state 2.43 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.21 (state 3.37 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 45.8 (state 51.8 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 46.7 (state 44.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- March 27, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 3.0 (state 7.6 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 1
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 9 health · 9 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-22 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. F0627 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-29 |
| 2025-03-27 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-16 |
| 2025-03-27 | 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 2025-04-16 |
| 2025-01-14 | 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 2024-08-09 |
| 2025-01-14 | 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 2024-11-19 |
| 2024-01-11 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-09 |
| 2024-01-11 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-09 |
| 2022-11-03 | 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 2022-12-01 |
| 2022-11-03 | Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 F0888 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-01 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Westward Heights Corp (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Vetter, Eldora (individual) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 50% | |
| Vetter, Jack (individual) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 50% | |
| Kimber, Jeff (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Smith, Amy (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Baker, Betty (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cone, Lucy (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hubble, Lauren (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| McKee, Dean (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Nagy, Robert (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Stuhr, Brian (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Korell, Natalie (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Vetter Health Services, INC. (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Westward Heights Care Center?
Westward Heights Care Center has a 4-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 Westward Heights Care Center have?
It has 60 certified beds and cares for about 55 residents per day.
Has Westward Heights Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Westward Heights Care Center?
(307) 332-5560. The facility is located at 150 Caring Way, Lander, WY 82520.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.