ElderGrade
C

64/100

Average

Weston County Health Services

1124 Washington Blvd, Newcastle, WY 82701

CMS 2/5 stars (307) 746-2793
Certified beds
58
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.

  • Abuse icon on record

    CMS flags this facility for citations of abuse that caused harm, or potential for harm, to residents.

  • 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 26/30 Staffing 24/30 Stability 5/15 Outcomes 5/15 Enforcement 10/10

A full pentagon is full marks. The shape shows what kind of good or bad a home is — two homes can share a score and look nothing alike.

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

24/30

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

  • 4.66 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.61 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 9% against weekdays

Staff stability

5/15

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

  • 59% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

5/15

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

  • 2 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

Grade ceiling applied

  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — CMS abuse icon 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 3.81 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.61 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

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

Weekend nurse hours 3.45 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

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

Nursing staff turnover 58.90%
National average 45.80% Below average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 18 citations

Last standard health inspection: July 11, 2024 (2 years ago).

D Mar 31, 2026 F0602 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

G Dec 11, 2025 F0600 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Actual harm to a resident

E Dec 11, 2025 F0725 From a complaint

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Jul 11, 2024 F0837

Administration Deficiencies

Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Jul 11, 2024 F0851

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

F Jul 11, 2024 F0868

Administration Deficiencies

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jul 11, 2024 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Apr 13, 2023 F0680

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
CADWELL, MAUREEN Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
CADWELL, MAUREEN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
CADWELL, MAUREEN Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
JAMES, CONNIE Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
MATERI, GEORGENNA Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
WESTON COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT Organization 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Weston County Health Services

What is the ElderGrade for Weston County Health Services? +

Weston County Health Services holds an ElderGrade of C (64 out of 100), which we describe as "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 Weston County Health Services? +

Residents receive an average of 3.81 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Weston County Health Services been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 1 of the 18 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 Weston County Health Services accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Weston County Health Services 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.