Westward Heights Care Center

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How Westward Heights Care Center Compares

Westward Heights Care Center is a 60-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Lander, Wyoming. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Wyoming average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (4.5%) is below the Wyoming average of 22.8%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 60 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 89% occupied.

Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Lander, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.0 stars.

By the numbers vs. Wyoming average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 4.5% — better than the Wyoming average of 22.8% (80% lower).
• Falls with major injury: 6.2% — worse than the Wyoming average of 4.5% (37% higher).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.5% — better than the Wyoming average of 4.7% (69% lower).
• Short-stay rehospitalization: 20.6% — worse than the Wyoming average of 20.1%.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Wyoming averages across 36 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around Lander

Lander 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 Lander.

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