01 / INSPECTION LEDGER
Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2025-11-18 | 5 | 2025-11-18 | 15 |
| Cycle 2 | 2024-06-06 | 3 | 2024-06-06 | 2 |
| Cycle 3 | 2023-03-02 | 5 | 2023-03-02 | 5 |
CMS CCN 5350322026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
Life Care Center Of Cheyenne
1330 Prairie Ave · Cheyenne, WY 82009 · Laramie County
Certified beds160CMS provider file
Recent citation rows35current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current CMS penalties file
Read this record carefully.
The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.
02 / CITATION DETAIL
35 rows in the current release
1 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 4 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
2026-03-26 · HEALTHF0580Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-01 · complaint2025-11-18 · FIREE0031Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-102025-11-18 · FIREE0041Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-122025-11-18 · HEALTHF0561Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-10 · complaint2025-11-18 · HEALTHF0645Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-10 · complaint2025-11-18 · HEALTHF0697Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-10 · complaint2025-11-18 · HEALTHF0880Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-10 · complaint2025-11-18 · FIREK0222Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Egress Deficiencies
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-102025-11-18 · FIREK0223Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Egress Deficiencies
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-102025-11-18 · FIREK0271Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Egress Deficiencies
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-102025-11-18 · FIREK0321Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-102025-11-18 · FIREK0324Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-102025-11-18 · FIREK0345Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-102025-11-18 · FIREK0353Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-102025-11-18 · FIREK0355Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-102025-11-18 · FIREK0712Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-102025-11-18 · FIREK0761Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-102025-11-18 · FIREK0781Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-102025-11-18 · FIREK0918Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-102025-11-18 · FIREK0920Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-102024-09-05 · HEALTHF0761Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-10-01 · complaint2024-06-06 · HEALTHF0657Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-19 · complaint2024-06-06 · HEALTHF0758Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-19 · complaint2024-06-06 · FIREK0345Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-06-2703 / ENFORCEMENT FILE
Penalties reported by CMS
Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file. | |||
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES
Who appears in the CMS file
- DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INCOrganization · DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE · since 05/12/1988
- SCEARCE, CLINTIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 02/07/2001
- SCHMIDT, DEREKIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 08/01/2023
- WELSH, JANAIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 08/01/2021
- LAY, LISAIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 04/24/2017
- SWANKER, RICHARDIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2022
- CROSS, CINDYIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 04/21/1994
- HENRY, TERRYIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 08/16/1999
- LAY, LISAIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 02/09/2018
- SWANKER, RICHARDIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 04/01/2011
- THURMOND, JOANIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 09/22/2000
- CHEYENNE OPERATIONS LLCOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 11/06/1988
- DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INCOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2006
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.Organization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 10/18/1988
- FLETCHER, TODDIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 12/13/2024
- PRESTON, AUBREYIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 12/13/2024
- SCEARCE, CLINTIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 02/07/2001
- SCHMIDT, DEREKIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 08/01/2023
Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.
05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS
Reported hours and turnover
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
Total nurse hours3.56per resident day
RN hours1.00per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.09per resident day
Staff turnover41.0%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS
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