Platte County Legacy Home
100 19th St, Wheatland, WY 82201
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
Lower is better
Lower is better
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How Platte County Legacy Home Compares
Platte County Legacy Home is a 50-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Wheatland, 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 quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (11.1%) is above the Wyoming average of 4.7% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 50 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 85% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Wyoming average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 8.8% — better than the Wyoming average of 22.8% (62% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 4.7% — worse than the Wyoming average of 4.5%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 11.1% — worse than the Wyoming average of 4.7% (135% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Wyoming averages across 36 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Platte County Legacy Home
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Platte County Legacy Home with other nursing homes in Wheatland.
What keeps Platte County Legacy Home's staffing levels 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 Platte County Legacy Home keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 8.8% here versus 22.8% across Wyoming. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Platte County Legacy Home doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 11.1% here versus 4.7% across Wyoming. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Platte County Legacy Home?
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 Platte County Legacy Home?
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 Wheatland
Wheatland sits in Platte County, where adults 65 and older make up about 24.3% 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+
- 2,087 (24.3%)
- Median age
- 48.8 years
- Median household income
- $57,784
- Median home value
- $188,600
Demographics for Platte County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Wheatland.
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