D

South Lincoln Nursing Center

711 Onyx St, Kemmerer, WY 83101
Score: 51 / 100

CMS data shows South Lincoln Nursing Center earning a D grade with a score of 51/100, placing it below most facilities in Wyoming. Prospective residents and families should carefully review the specific areas of concern detailed below.

South Lincoln Nursing Center provides above-average staffing with 4.46 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent inspections identified 26 deficiencies at South Lincoln Nursing Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.46 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.05 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.63 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.79 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.50 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.73 0.7 Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

26
Total Deficiencies
Jan 5, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 5 Minor 🟠 21 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0609 Severity D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    Jan 5, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0610 Severity D
    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    Jan 5, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0837 Severity F
    Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints
    Jul 9, 2025 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0679 Severity E
    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
    Jul 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0680 Severity E
    Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
    Jul 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care 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 0.0% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 4.9% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 15.1% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 8.2% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 15.5% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 3.3% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 29.5% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 51 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)

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

Facility Details

Ownership
Government - Hospital district
Certified Beds
24
Provider Type
Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jul 9, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
11