F

Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center

2700 E 12th Street, Cheyenne, WY 82001
Score: 19 / 100
⚠️ SFF Candidate

With a score of 19/100, Polaris Rehabilitation And Care Center ranks in the bottom tier of Wyoming nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

Staffing at Polaris Rehabilitation And Care Center is near the national average, with 3.51 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 37 deficiencies at Polaris Rehabilitation And Care Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.51 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.87 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.33 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.32 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.88 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.62 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

37
Total Deficiencies
Jan 14, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 36 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0756 Severity E
    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in develo
    Jan 14, 2026 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0761 Severity E
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologi
    Jan 14, 2026 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity E
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Jan 14, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0605 Severity D
    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
    Jan 14, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0637 Severity D
    Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
    Jan 14, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 9.2% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 4.3% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 15.1% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 2.6% 2.5% Average
ADL decline (daily activities) 5.3% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 3.4% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 22.6% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $62,647

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 19 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -6 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
105
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jan 14, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
21