ElderGrade
B

79/100

Above average

Platte County Legacy Home

100 19Th St, Wheatland, WY 82201

CMS 3/5 stars (307) 322-7351
Certified beds
50
Occupancy
89%
Ownership
Non-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 1 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

26/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -4 for 1 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years

Staffing

22/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 4.39 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.96 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 13% against weekdays

Staff stability

9/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 52% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

12/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 4 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.63 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.96 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.15 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 52.30%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 13 citations

Last standard health inspection: February 20, 2026 (6 months ago).

G Feb 20, 2026 F0689 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Actual harm to a resident

E Feb 20, 2026 F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 20, 2026 F0605

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 20, 2026 F0628

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 20, 2026 F0644

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Jul 25, 2024 F0851 From a complaint

Administration Deficiencies

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jul 25, 2024 F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jul 25, 2024 F0677

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
FREDERICK, CHARLES Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
MODESITT, LORI Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
PLATTE COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT BOARD Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BROCKMAN, JALEA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
PALMER, LAURI Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
PLATTE COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT BOARD Organization ADP OF THE SNF
BROCKMAN, JALEA Individual ADP OF THE SNF
PALMER, LAURI Individual ADP OF THE SNF
PLATTE COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT BOARD Organization 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Platte County Legacy Home

What is the ElderGrade for Platte County Legacy Home? +

Platte County Legacy Home holds an ElderGrade of B (79 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Platte County Legacy Home? +

Residents receive an average of 3.63 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Platte County Legacy Home been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 1 of the 13 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Platte County Legacy Home accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Platte County Legacy Home is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.