Government Medicare Medicaid

Wyoming Veterans' Skilled Nursing Facility

700 Veteran's Lane, Buffalo, WY 82834

1.0 CMS Rating
Government - State
36 Certified Beds
17 Safety Score

Based on 2026 CMS Data

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Care Quality Indicators

Pressure Ulcers (High Risk) 13.31%

Lower is better

Antipsychotic Medication Use 40%

Lower is better

Falls with Major Injury 7.35%

Lower is better

How Wyoming Veterans' Skilled Nursing Facility Compares

Wyoming Veterans' Skilled Nursing Facility is a 36-bed government-owned nursing facility in Buffalo, 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 high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (13.3%) is above the Wyoming average of 4.7% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 36 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 63% occupied.

Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Buffalo, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.0 stars.

By the numbers vs. Wyoming average

  • Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 40.0% — worse than the Wyoming average of 22.8% (75% higher).
  • Falls with major injury: 7.3% — worse than the Wyoming average of 4.5% (63% higher).
  • High-risk pressure ulcers: 13.3% — worse than the Wyoming average of 4.7% (183% higher).

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 Buffalo

Buffalo sits in Johnson County, where adults 65 and older make up about 25.6% 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+
2,180 (25.6%)
Median age
46.4 years
Median household income
$56,565
Median home value
$248,200

Demographics for Johnson County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Buffalo.

Facility Details

CMS Provider ID 535061
County Johnson
Total Beds 36
Occupied Beds 23
Occupancy Rate 63%
Ownership Government - State

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Location

700 Veteran's Lane, Buffalo, WY 82834

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Important Data Disclaimer

All facility information, ratings, and quality metrics displayed on this page are sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog. Data was last updated: May 4, 2026.

ElderVoice does not endorse, recommend, or guarantee any nursing home facility. The Safety Score is a proprietary calculation based on publicly available CMS data and is provided for informational purposes only. It should not be the sole factor in your care decisions.

We strongly recommend visiting facilities in person, speaking with staff and current residents' families, and verifying all information directly with the facility before making any decisions. For official Medicare ratings and complaint information, visit Medicare Care Compare.