Nursing homes › Wyoming › Westward Heights Care Center
150 Caring Way, Lander, WY 82520 · 3073325560 · 60 certified beds
CMS lists no chain affiliation for this facility. Ownership type on record: Non profit - Corporation.
Total nurse staffing: 3.73 (Wyoming median: 3.56). RN hours: 1.01. Weekend total: 3.21. Nursing staff turnover: 46%.
All-time on record: 9 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-22 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-06-29 |
| 2025-03-27 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2025-04-16 |
| 2025-03-27 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-16 |
| 2025-01-14 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-08-09 |
| 2025-01-14 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-11-19 |
| 2024-01-11 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2024-02-09 |
| 2024-01-11 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2024-02-09 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESTWARD HEIGHTS CORP | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 11/03/1971 |
| VETTER, ELDORA | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | 50% | since 10/01/2009 |
| VETTER, JACK | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | 50% | since 10/01/2009 |
| KIMBER, JEFF | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2022 |
| SMITH, AMY | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2022 |
| BAKER, BETTY | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2009 |
| CONE, LUCY | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2015 |
| HUBBLE, LAUREN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2022 |
| MCKEE, DEAN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2022 |
| NAGY, ROBERT | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2009 |
| STUHR, BRIAN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2017 |
| VETTER HEALTH SERVICES, INC. | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2009 |
| KORELL, NATALIE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2015 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 535034. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.