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South Lincoln Nursing Center

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711 Onyx St Kemmerer, WY 83101 · Lincoln County

(307) 877-5717

Accepts Medicaid 24 certified beds Government

CMS certification number 53A051 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare

Ratings come from CMS and are updated monthly; these are from October 2026. Check the latest inspection report and visit in person before you decide.

Is South Lincoln Nursing Center a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record

There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for South Lincoln Nursing Center as of October 2026.

CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall, about the same as the Wyoming average of 2.8. Inspectors issued 24 citations in the last three years. CMS imposed 3 penalties, including $27,950 in fines, in that time.

Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.

Staffing

Nursing staff spend about 5.47 hours per resident per day at South Lincoln Nursing Center, above the Wyoming median of 3.57 (US median: 3.72). About 1.65 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 4.18 hours, 24% below its all-week average. Ask how weekends are staffed. 40.9% of nursing staff left within a year (Wyoming median 52.6%). That is lower than most homes in Wyoming, a sign of a steadier team.

Nursing care per resident per day 5.47 hours
Above the Wyoming median of 3.57 Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and aides combined, from payroll records.
Registered nurse hours 1.65 per resident a day RNs handle assessments, medications and changes in condition.
Weekend nursing care 4.18 hours Per resident a day. A big drop from weekdays can mean thin weekend staffing.
Nursing staff turnover 40.9% a year Share of nursing staff who left over a year. Lower usually means steadier care.
Registered nurse turnover 40% a year Share of registered nurses who left over a year.
Administrators who left — Frequent leadership changes are worth asking about on a visit.

About this nursing home

Certified beds24
Residents per day 16 About 65% of beds filled, on average
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital district
Payment acceptedMedicaid
Certified sinceJuly 1999
Legal business nameLegal Business Name Not Available
Located in a hospitalYes

Paying for care at South Lincoln Nursing Center: Medicare and Medicaid

South Lincoln Nursing Center is certified for Medicaid but not Medicare, so Medicare won't pay for a rehab stay here after a hospital discharge. It can serve long-term residents covered by Wyoming Medicaid.

This home is located in a hospital.

Health inspections

The most recent standard inspection was on July 10, 2025 and found 7 deficiencies, plus 4 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 24 citations in the last three years.

Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

What the inspections found

Over the last three years, inspectors issued 24 citations at South Lincoln Nursing Center across 4 inspection dates, 4 of them from complaint investigations. None were at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels; 19 were "potential for more than minimal harm" (D–F) and 5 were minimal (A–C). The most common areas cited were resident rights (5) and freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation (4). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility" (tag F0837, level F, July 10, 2025). 4 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.

January 6, 2026 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection

DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 30, 2026)

DRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 30, 2026)

July 10, 2025 · 9 citations · includes complaint inspection

FEstablish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0837 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 8, 2025)

EProvide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0679 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 15, 2025)

EEnsure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0680 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 19, 2025)

EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 22, 2025)

DHonor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 31, 2025)

DProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 15, 2025)

DPrevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0605 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 19, 2025)

CEnsure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

Potential for minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0576 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 18, 2025)

CVerify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.

Potential for minimal harm · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0729 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 15, 2025)

March 28, 2024 · 8 citations

FEmploy sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0801 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 18, 2024)

FEnsure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0803 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 22, 2024)

FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 18, 2024)

DHonor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 18, 2024)

DHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 15, 2024)

DProvide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 6, 2024)

DImplement 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 25, 2024)

DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 6, 2024)

January 26, 2023 · 5 citations

DProvide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 1, 2023)

DImplement 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 1, 2023)

CHave a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Potential for minimal harm · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0727 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 1, 2023)

BProperly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

Potential for minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0568 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 1, 2023)

BDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Potential for minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 1, 2023)

Questions to ask on a tour of South Lincoln Nursing Center

  1. CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on January 6, 2026. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
  2. Weekend staffing is 24% below the all-week average. Who is on duty on Saturday nights?
  3. Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
  4. When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?

Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.

Fines and payment denials

3 penalties in the last three years, including $27,950 in fines.

DateTypeAmount or length
Jan 6, 2026 Fine $27,950
Jan 6, 2026 Payment Denial 5 days of payments denied
Jul 10, 2025 Payment Denial 59 days of payments denied

Rating history

CMS monthOverallInspectionStaffingQuality
October 2026 3/5 2/5 5/5 3/5
August 2026 3/5 2/5 5/5 2/5
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