The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited December 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Powell Valley Health Care Inc
Registered name: Powell Valley Care Center
Powell, WY · Medicare-certified · 100 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationGovernment-run
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
Powell Valley Health Care Inc in Powell, WY has a 2-star overall rating, with a 2-star health inspection rating, 1-star quality measures, and 5-star staffing. Staffing is above the federal benchmark at 5.08 hours per resident day versus 4.1, but the facility has $20,930 in fines in the last 24 months and a recent abuse citation.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
5.0796 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: December 2, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $20,930recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 5.0796.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.93
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.16
- Nurse aides
- 3.00
- Weekend nursing
- 4.70
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 24%
Registered nurse turnover: 21%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
21.9%21.6%No change
Residents with a fall causing major injury
12.2%14.3%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.7%3.2%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.4%2.4%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
5.7%7.7%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
27.3%16.2%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
14.7%14.3%No change
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
11.4%12.8%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.5%5.8%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
20.3%31.5%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%7.9%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—97.7%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
—93.9%—
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited December 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The home failed to ensure residents kept their ability to do everyday activities unless there was a medical reason. Cited January 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 676 — 42 CFR §483.24 — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited December 2023 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: D
The home failed to properly reduce or limit psychotropic medication use and try safer non-drug approaches when appropriate. Cited December 2023 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 758 — 42 CFR §483.45(e) — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $20,930 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $29,120 in total fines.
- $20,930
Federal fine
Dec 2, 2025
- $8,190
Federal fine
Nov 14, 2023
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital district
- Occupancy
- 45.1 residents on an average day (45% of 100 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 35 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.