Morning Star Care Center — Nursing Home in Fort Washakie, WY
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 45 |
|---|---|
| Average Residents/Day | 28.2 |
| CMS Certification Number | 535050 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 6.13 HPRD |
|---|---|
| RN Staffing | 1.38 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
Morning Star Care Center had 1 health inspection deficiency on its most recent inspection (April 10, 2025).
Inspection Findings — April 10, 2025
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Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (Level D)Corrected — May 22, 2025
Morning Star Care Center is a 45-bed nursing home in Fort Washakie, Wyoming. It holds a 4-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 6.1 hours per resident day, above the Wyoming average of 4. Its most recent inspection, in April 2025, cited 1 deficiency, none of them severe.
Staffing appears to be a strong point, with nursing coverage notably above the state average. You may want to ask how the facility addressed the recent citation about ensuring accurate resident assessments and proper documentation and communication when residents are transferred or discharged.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Morning Star Care Center Medicare and Medicaid certified?
Morning Star Care Center is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is Morning Star Care Center's CMS star rating?
Morning Star Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at Morning Star Care Center?
Morning Star Care Center reports 6.13075 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has Morning Star Care Center had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, Morning Star Care Center had 1 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does Morning Star Care Center have?
Morning Star Care Center has 45 certified beds.
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.