Platte County Legacy Home — Nursing Home in Wheatland, WY
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 50 |
|---|---|
| Average Residents/Day | 46.7 |
| CMS Certification Number | 535053 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 3.47 HPRD |
|---|---|
| RN Staffing | 0.65 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
Platte County Legacy Home had 5 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (February 20, 2026), including 1 classified as severe.
Inspection Findings — February 20, 2026
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Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. (Level D)Corrected — April 1, 2026
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Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. (Level D)Corrected — April 1, 2026
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Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. (Level D)Corrected — April 1, 2026
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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 drugs. (Level E)Corrected — April 1, 2026
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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (Level G)Corrected — April 1, 2026
Platte County Legacy Home is a 50-bed nursing home in Wheatland, Wyoming. It holds a 4-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident day, below the Wyoming average of 4. Its most recent inspection, in February 2026, cited 5 deficiencies, one of them severe.
The facility carries a relatively strong overall quality rating, suggesting generally positive performance across inspected areas. However, its most recent inspection found multiple deficiencies including a serious citation, so you should ask how the facility has addressed the problems cited—particularly issues around medication management, supervision to prevent accidents, and ensuring residents receive needed help with daily activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Platte County Legacy Home Medicare and Medicaid certified?
Platte County Legacy Home is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is Platte County Legacy Home's CMS star rating?
Platte County Legacy Home has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at Platte County Legacy Home?
Platte County Legacy Home reports 3.46583 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has Platte County Legacy Home had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, Platte County Legacy Home had 5 total deficiencies, including 1 classified as severe.
How many beds does Platte County Legacy Home have?
Platte County Legacy Home has 50 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.