Morning Star Care Center
4 North Fork Rd, Fort Washakie, WY 82514
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Morning Star Care Center Compares
Morning Star Care Center is a 45-bed government-owned nursing facility in Fort Washakie, Wyoming. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Wyoming average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (15.3%) is above the Wyoming average of 4.7% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 45 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 69% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Wyoming average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 25.0% — worse than the Wyoming average of 22.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 0.9% — better than the Wyoming average of 4.5% (79% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 15.3% — worse than the Wyoming average of 4.7% (224% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Wyoming averages across 36 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Morning Star Care Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Morning Star Care Center with other nursing homes in Fort Washakie.
What keeps Morning Star Care Center's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help Morning Star Care Center keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.9% here versus 4.5% across Wyoming. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Morning Star Care Center doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 15.3% here versus 4.7% across Wyoming. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Morning Star Care Center's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 69% occupancy across 45 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 Morning Star Care Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Morning Star Care Center?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Fort Washakie
Fort Washakie sits in Fremont County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.5% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Wyoming as a whole (16.4% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 7,331 (18.5%)
- Median age
- 38.5 years
- Median household income
- $54,291
- Median home value
- $195,500
Demographics for Fremont County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Fort Washakie.
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