BGood · score 66/100 · #8 of 36 in Wyoming
Morning Star Care Center
4 North Fork Rd, Fort Washakie, WY 82514 · 45 certified beds · Government - Federal
Staffing 5.2 nurse hours per resident-daytop quarter in Wyoming
1 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 4)top 10%
$5,168 in fines in 3 years
Why Morning Star Care Center is graded B
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Wyoming nursing homes in the same size band (small, 45 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Morning Star Care Center at a Glance
B
66/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 5.23 h.
77<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 4.
96<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 2.
25<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $5,168 fines, 0 denials.
54<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
4/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Wyoming, small facilities · CMS record 535050 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address4 North Fork Rd, Fort Washakie, WY 82514
Phone3073326902
CountyFremont
OwnershipGovernment - Federal
Certified beds45
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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- 2 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 12) — top 10%
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A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.