Wyoming Retirement Center
890 US HWY 20 SOUTH, Basin, WY 82410
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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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
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How Wyoming Retirement Center Compares
Wyoming Retirement Center is a 90-bed government-owned nursing facility in Basin, Wyoming. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Wyoming average of 3.0 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is staffing at 1 star. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (37.3%) is above the Wyoming average of 22.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 90 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 81% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Wyoming average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 37.3% — worse than the Wyoming average of 22.8% (63% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 5.8% — worse than the Wyoming average of 4.5% (29% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.7% — better than the Wyoming average of 4.7% (43% 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 Wyoming Retirement Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Wyoming Retirement Center with other nursing homes in Basin.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for Wyoming Retirement Center, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is Wyoming Retirement Center 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 is Wyoming Retirement Center doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 37.3% here versus 22.8% across Wyoming. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Wyoming Retirement Center doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.8% here versus 4.5% across Wyoming. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Wyoming Retirement 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 Wyoming Retirement 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 Basin
Basin sits in Big Horn County, where adults 65 and older make up about 21.1% 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+
- 2,496 (21.1%)
- Median age
- 40.8 years
- Median household income
- $51,237
- Median home value
- $160,000
Demographics for Big Horn County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Basin.
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