Weston County Health Services
1124 Washington Blvd, Newcastle, WY 82701
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
Resident & Family Councils Active
Active councils indicate resident empowerment and facility transparency.
CMS Abuse/Neglect Flag
This facility has been flagged by CMS for abuse or neglect concerns. Please research carefully and contact the facility for current information.
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Care Quality Indicators
Lower is better
Lower is better
Lower is better
How Weston County Health Services Compares
Weston County Health Services is a 58-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Newcastle, Wyoming. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Wyoming average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (3.3%) is below the Wyoming average of 4.7%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 58 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 90% 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: 4.3% — better than the Wyoming average of 4.5%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.3% — better than the Wyoming average of 4.7% (31% lower).
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Wyoming averages across 36 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Weston County Health Services
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Weston County Health Services with other nursing homes in Newcastle.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for Weston County Health Services, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is Weston County Health Services addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help Weston County Health Services keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 3.3% here versus 4.7% across Wyoming. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Weston County Health Services maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 90% occupancy across 58 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Weston County Health Services?
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 Weston County Health Services?
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 Newcastle
Newcastle sits in Weston County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.3% 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+
- 1,408 (20.3%)
- Median age
- 42.4 years
- Median household income
- $53,333
- Median home value
- $166,600
Demographics for Weston County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Newcastle.
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