Weston County Health Services

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Care Quality Indicators

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 May 4, 2026) measured against Wyoming averages across 36 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

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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