CMS Deputy Chief Operating Officer John Czajkowski | cms.gov/about-cms/leadership/deputy-chief-operating-officer
CMS Deputy Chief Operating Officer John Czajkowski | cms.gov/about-cms/leadership/deputy-chief-operating-officer
Data shows that the nursing center had a total of 60 beds available, eight more than the average in Fremont County as of the fourth quarter of 2023. They aided an average of 50.7 residents during that period.
Westward Heights Care Center boasted an overall rating of 5 from the CMS, which is higher than the average of 2.8 recorded for nursing homes in Wyoming.
During the quarter, Wind River Rehabilitation and Wellness stood out as the largest nursing home in Fremont County, with 81 beds available. Morning Star Care Center came in third place, with 45 beds available.
As of the fourth quarter of 2023, Westward Heights Care Center achieved a zero-incident record for fines and penalties.
In total, there was one non-profit nursing home in Fremont County, Wyoming.
According to US Census data, in 2020, nearly 1 in 6 Americans were aged 65 years or older. Since 1920, the older population skyrocketed from 4.9 million to 55.8 million, reflecting a growth rate of roughly 1,000%, five times higher than the average growth for the overall U.S. population.
A 2021 study suggests that nearly half of this age group, roughly 28 million individuals, may require long-term services and support. Additionally, the study projects that over a third of them may eventually need nursing home care.
“Living a long life is something that many of us want and could get,” said Jesse Slome, executive director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, an insurance education group. “But when we live a long life, the chances of us needing long-term care increase exponentially. But when you need that type of care, there are limited options.”
| Rank | Nursing Home | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wind River Rehabilitation and Wellness | 2 |
| 2 | Westward Heights Care Center | 5 |
| 3 | Morning Star Care Center | 4 |
| 4 | Mountain View Skilled Nursing Community at WLRC | 1 |
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