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 Hospital District dba/South Lincoln Medical Center
Registered name: South Lincoln Nursing Center
Kemmerer, WY · Medicare-certified · 24 beds
In good standing
Government-run
Data as of July 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall
South Lincoln Hospital District dba/South Lincoln Medical Center has an overall 3-star rating. Staffing is strong at 5 stars and above the federal benchmark (4.80 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day), but health inspections are lower at 2 stars and quality measures are also 2 stars; there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.8046 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 4.8046.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.53
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.63
- Nurse aides
- 2.65
- Weekend nursing
- 3.79
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 38%
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
—14.3%—
Residents with a fall causing major injury
—0%—
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
—0%—
Residents with a urinary tract infection
—6.1%—
Residents who lost too much weight
—6.1%—
Residents who were physically restrained
—0%—
Residents needing more help with daily activities
—20.3%—
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—28.5%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
—43.9%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
—4.5%—
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
—34.8%—
Residents with depressive symptoms
—3.1%—
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
—98.5%—
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
- 16.6 residents on an average day (69% of 24 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 27 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.