Wyoming Veterans' Skilled Nursing Facility
700 Veteran's Lane, Buffalo, WY 82834
Wyoming Veterans' Skilled Nursing Facility is a nursing home in Buffalo, Wyoming. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS abuse icon
CMS adds this icon when it cites a home for abuse that hurt a resident in the past year. It also adds it when it cites a home for abuse that could have hurt someone, in each of the past two years.
CMS star ratings
- 2 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 2 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 2 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (307) 684-5511
- Last standard health inspection
- January 23, 2026 (9 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 36
- Residents per day, on average
- 20.2
- Ownership type
- Government - State
- Legal business name
- State of Wyoming
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Wyoming average (16 vs 21).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of March 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 2 of 5.
CMS abuse icon
CMS added its abuse icon to this home.
Payment stopped
February 27, 2026 (8 months ago)
CMS stopped payment for new admissions from February 27, 2026, for 62 days.
9 citations
Health inspection on January 23, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
11 of 36 Wyoming homes (31%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2026.
Citation F0600. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 20, 2026.
Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 17, 2026.
Citation F0851. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 20, 2026.
Citation F0605. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 20, 2026.
Citation F0628. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 19, 2026.
Citation F0645. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
CMS lists it as corrected on April 29, 2026.
Citation F0756. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 20, 2026.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 20, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0761 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0883. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 3, 2026.
2 citations
Fire safety inspection on January 23, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 27, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0345 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 25, 2026.
CMS update of May 28, 2025
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Listing
This home now appears in CMS data.
7 citations
Health inspection on July 26, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0574. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 28, 2024.
Citation F0576. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 28, 2024.
Citation F0585. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 28, 2024.
Citation F0758. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 28, 2024.
Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 28, 2024.
Citation F0806. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 28, 2024.
Citation F0732. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Post nurse staffing information every day.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 28, 2024.
8 citations
Fire safety inspection on July 26, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation E0029. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop a communication plan.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 8, 2024.
Citation E0037. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 28, 2024.
Citation E0039. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 1, 2024.
Citation E0041. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 7, 2024.
Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 30, 2024.
Citation K0521. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 22, 2024.
Citation K0761. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 22, 2024.
Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 27, 2024.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- STATE OF WYOMINGOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/14/2025
- ALLISON, ROBERTOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/03/2022
- JOHANSSON, STEFANOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/14/2025
- MEREDITH, GREGORYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/10/2024
Questions
When was Wyoming Veterans' Skilled Nursing Facility last inspected?
CMS lists January 23, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Wyoming Veterans' Skilled Nursing Facility have?
CMS lists 16 health citations since July 26, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Wyoming Veterans' Skilled Nursing Facility been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Wyoming Veterans' Skilled Nursing Facility?
Its CMS overall star rating is 2 of 5.
Is Wyoming Veterans' Skilled Nursing Facility a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.