Nursing homes › Wyoming › Wyoming Veterans' Skilled Nursing Facility
700 Veteran'S Lane, Buffalo, WY 82834 · (307) 684-5511 · 36 certified beds
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Open your comparisonCMS overall star rating: this provider 2/5; median among 35 providers with a published value in the same state and provider category: 3/5.
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CMS lists no chain affiliation for this facility. Ownership type on record: Government - State.
Total nurse staffing: 7.88 (Wyoming median: 3.56). RN hours: 2.01. Weekend total: 6.75.
In the downloaded CMS dataset: 16 deficiency citations. Below: up to 40 most recent citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-23 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | complaint | corrected 2026-02-20 |
| 2026-01-23 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | complaint | corrected 2026-02-17 |
| 2026-01-23 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | F | complaint | corrected 2026-02-20 |
| 2026-01-23 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-20 |
| 2026-01-23 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-19 |
| 2026-01-23 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-29 |
| 2026-01-23 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-20 |
| 2026-01-23 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2026-02-20 |
| 2026-01-23 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-03 |
| 2024-07-26 | The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands. | E | Health | corrected 2024-08-28 |
| 2024-07-26 | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. | E | Health | corrected 2024-08-28 |
| 2024-07-26 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | E | Health | corrected 2024-08-28 |
| 2024-07-26 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2024-08-28 |
| 2024-07-26 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2024-08-28 |
| 2024-07-26 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | E | Health | corrected 2024-08-28 |
| 2024-07-26 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Health | corrected 2024-08-28 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-23 | Payment Denial | 62 days payment denial |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHANSSON, STEFAN | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/14/2025 |
| MEREDITH, GREGORY | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/10/2024 |
| STATE OF WYOMING | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/14/2025 |
| ALLISON, ROBERT | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/03/2022 |
| JOHANSSON, STEFAN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/14/2025 |
| MEREDITH, GREGORY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/10/2024 |
How to cite this page: CareRecords, “Wyoming Veterans' Skilled Nursing Facility — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 535061), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, August 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/wyoming-veterans-skilled-nursing-facility-buffalo-wy/
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (August 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 535061. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.