Morning Star Care Center
Nursing Home · Fort Washakie, WY
CMS certification number535050
Contact & location
4 North Fork RdFort Washakie, WY 82514
Fremont County
- Phone
- (307) 332-6902
- ZIP code
- 82514 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 45
- Residents per day
- 32.7 (73% occupied)
- Ownership
- Government - Federal
- Medicare certified since
- May 15, 1994
- 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
- 5.23 (state 3.87 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 1.04 (state 0.94 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.32 (state 0.50 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 3.87 (state 2.43 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.98 (state 3.37 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- —
- RN turnover
- —
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- April 10, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 1.0 (state 7.6 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 16 health · 12 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-10 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-22 |
| 2024-11-05 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. F0622 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-22 |
| 2024-11-05 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. F0745 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-22 |
| 2024-01-25 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-01 |
| 2024-01-25 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-01 |
| 2024-01-25 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-01 |
| 2024-01-25 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. F0661 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-01 |
| 2024-01-25 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-01 |
| 2024-01-25 | 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 2024-03-01 |
| 2024-01-25 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-01 |
| 2023-01-12 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-02-11 |
| 2023-01-12 | 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 2023-02-11 |
| 2023-01-12 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-02-11 |
| 2023-01-12 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition F0637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-02-11 |
| 2023-01-12 | 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 2023-02-11 |
| 2023-01-12 | 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 2023-02-11 |
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 $5,168 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-05 | Fine | $5,168 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Morning Star Care Center (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Hash, Tiffany (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rivera, Kaeli (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| ST Clair, Robin (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hash, Tiffany (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rivera, Kaeli (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| ST Clair, Robin (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Morning Star Care Center?
Morning Star 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 Morning Star Care Center have?
It has 45 certified beds and cares for about 33 residents per day.
Has Morning Star Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $5,168 in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Morning Star Care Center?
(307) 332-6902. The facility is located at 4 North Fork Rd, Fort Washakie, WY 82514.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.