The home failed to have a responsible governing body to set and carry out policies and properly manage the facility. Cited July 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 837 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
Nursing home report
South Lincoln Nursing Center
Kemmerer, WY · Medicare-certified · 24 beds
In good standing
Government-run
2 of 5 overall
South Lincoln Nursing Center has a 2-star overall rating, with 2-star health inspection and quality scores but a 4-star staffing rating. It reports 4.84 nurse hours per resident per day, above the 4.1 federal benchmark, and had no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.8416 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: January 6, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.8416.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.35
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.64
- Nurse aides
- 2.85
- Weekend nursing
- 3.63
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 46%
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
—14.8%—
Residents with a fall causing major injury
—1.6%—
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
—0%—
Residents with a urinary tract infection
—7.8%—
Residents who lost too much weight
—6.3%—
Residents who were physically restrained
—0%—
Residents needing more help with daily activities
—19.7%—
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—29%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
—44.4%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
—4.8%—
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
—33.2%—
Residents with depressive symptoms
—1.6%—
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
—100%—
What the inspectors found
The home failed to have enough qualified staff to properly provide food and nutrition services. Cited March 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 801 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure meals and menus were planned, updated, and followed to meet residents’ nutritional needs. Cited March 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 803 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited March 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to provide activities that met all residents’ needs. Cited July 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 679 — 42 CFR §483.24 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 payment denial.
- 59 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Jul 10, 2025
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital district
- Occupancy
- 17.8 residents on an average day (74% of 24 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 26 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.