The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited April 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Westview Health Care Center
Sheridan, WY · Medicare-certified · 102 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of September 1, 2026
5 of 5 overall
Westview Health Care Center in Sheridan, WY has a 5 out of 5 star overall rating, with strong quality measures and a 4-star health inspection rating, but only 3-star staffing and reported nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (3.50 vs 4.1 hours per resident per day). It also had $13,870 in fines in the last 24 months and a recent federal penalty.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.4952 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: April 2, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $13,870recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.4952.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.84
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.28
- Nurse aides
- 2.37
- Weekend nursing
- 3.16
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 52%
Registered nurse turnover: 39%
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
21.6%24.5%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.8%1.7%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.5%6.4%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
13%5.5%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
18.5%25.9%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
6.3%3.7%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
20%14%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
3.6%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
2.1%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
34.3%25%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
5.8%15.8%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
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
91.2%96.6%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—74.3%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
75.6%100%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited November 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to notify the resident and family in time before a transfer or discharge, including their right to appeal. Cited September 2022 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 623 — 42 CFR §483.15 — S/S: E
The home failed to tell residents or their representatives in writing how long their bed would be held after a hospital transfer or therapeutic leave. Cited September 2022 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 625 — 42 CFR §483.15 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide services that met professional standards of quality. Cited September 2022 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 658 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(3) — S/S: D
Recent history
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $13,870 was recorded.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $13,870 in total fines.
- $13,870
Federal fine
Apr 2, 2026
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Oct 1, 2016
Now operated by Westview Operations LLC, previously Life Care Centers of America, INC..
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · 194 homes · 3.4 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 65.1 residents on an average day (64% of 102 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 37 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.