Big Horn Rehabilitation and Care Center
1851 Big Horn Ave, Sheridan, WY 82801
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How Big Horn Rehabilitation and Care Center Compares
Big Horn Rehabilitation and Care Center is a 128-bed for-profit nursing facility in Sheridan, Wyoming. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Wyoming average of 3.0 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (35.3%) is above the Wyoming average of 20.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 128 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 57% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Sheridan, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Wyoming average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 24.6% — worse than the Wyoming average of 22.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.8% — better than the Wyoming average of 4.5%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.6% — better than the Wyoming average of 4.7%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 35.3% — worse than the Wyoming average of 20.1% (76% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Wyoming averages across 36 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Big Horn Rehabilitation and Care Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Big Horn Rehabilitation and Care Center with other nursing homes in Sheridan.
How is Big Horn Rehabilitation and Care Center addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help Big Horn Rehabilitation and Care Center keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 3.8% here versus 4.5% across Wyoming. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Big Horn Rehabilitation and Care Center doing to reduce short-stay rehospitalizations?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 35.3% here versus 20.1% across Wyoming. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Big Horn Rehabilitation and Care Center's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 57% occupancy across 128 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Big Horn Rehabilitation and Care Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Big Horn Rehabilitation and Care Center lag behind other Sheridan options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.3 stars across 3 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Sheridan
Sheridan sits in Sheridan County, where adults 65 and older make up about 21.2% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Wyoming as a whole (16.4% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 6,446 (21.2%)
- Median age
- 42.7 years
- Median household income
- $59,380
- Median home value
- $284,200
Demographics for Sheridan County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Sheridan.
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