Wyoming Veterans' Skilled Nursing Facility — nursing home in Buffalo, WY

Facility type: Nursing home · SNF / NF
CMS provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
Certified beds: 36 CMS-certified beds (not state-licensed beds)
Licensed beds: 36 state-licensed beds · Wyoming Department of Health
State license: 15444 active
Average residents per day: 20.2 CMS, MDS-derived
CMS Certification Number: 535061
Certification status: Active CMS certification Verified
First approved (Medicare/Medicaid): Aug 30, 2024
Ownership type: Government - State
Operator (legal business name): State of Wyoming
CMS chain: Not part of a CMS-reported chain
Phone: (307) 684-5511
Resident & family council: Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas: Yes
Official profile: Medicare Care Compare ↗

Inspection record · CMS window

Verified

Inspections

4

latest Jan 23, 2026

Citations

26

16 health · 10 fire

Harm or worse

1

no immediate jeopardy

Severity	Isolated	Pattern	Widespread
Immediate jeopardy	J·	K·	L·
Actual harm	G1	H·	I·
Potential harm	D6	E6	F12
Minimal	A·	B·	C1

CMS publishes about the three most recent standard surveys plus complaint and infection-control inspections from the prior three years. Older findings leave the dataset; their absence is not evidence they never happened.

CMS Five-Star ratings

Federal · CMS

Overall

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Penalties · about the last 3 years

Fines

0

$0

Payment denials

1

Latest

Jan 23, 2026

Federal certification

Federal · CMS

Authority: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), surveyed by the state survey agency
CCN: 535061
Program: Medicare and Medicaid
Medicare (SNF): Certified
Medicaid (NF): Certified
Certified beds: 36
First approved: Aug 30, 2024
Located in a hospital: No
Status: Active CMS certification as of CMS release Nov 2, 2026
Evidence: Verified

State license

Authority: Wyoming Department of Health, Healthcare Licensing and Surveys (HLS)
License number: 15444
State facility ID: 15444
License type: Nursing care facility
License status: active
Licensed beds: 36
Link to CMS record: Linked by exact CCN Verified
As of: Nov 2, 2026
Evidence: Verified source ↗

Federal certification and the state license are different records. A nursing home is licensed by the state and, separately, certified by CMS to bill Medicare and/or Medicaid. We link them by the CCN when the state publishes it; otherwise by exact address, house number and street, or exact name within the same ZIP, and label that link as inferred. Never by name alone.

CMS publishes about the three most recent standard surveys plus complaint and infection-control inspections from the prior three years. Older findings leave the dataset; their absence is not evidence they never happened.

Date	Domain	Survey types	Citations	Most severe	Open
Jan 23, 2026	Fire safety	Fire Safety Standard	2	Potential harm	—	Open →
Jan 23, 2026	Health	Health Complaint, Health Standard	9	Actual harm	—	Open →
Jul 26, 2024	Fire safety	Fire Safety Standard	8	Potential harm	—	Open →
Jul 26, 2024	Health	Health Standard	7	Potential harm	—	Open →

Enforcement

Penalties

Civil money penalties and denials of payment for new admissions, as published by CMS (about the last three years). Amounts may change on appeal.

Date	Type	Amount	Payment denial	Record
Jan 23, 2026	Denial of payment for new admissions	—	Feb 27, 2026 · 62 days	535061\|Payment Denial\|2026-02-27

Scope × severity

Severity	Isolated	Pattern	Widespread
Immediate jeopardy	J·	K·	L·
Actual harm	G1	H·	I·
Potential harm	D6	E6	F12
Minimal	A·	B·	C1

By concept

Date	Tag	Deficiency	Scope / severity	Correction	Flags
Jan 23, 2026	F-0600	Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	G · Actual harm Isolated	Corrected Feb 20, 2026	Complaint
Jan 23, 2026	K-0345	Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Apr 27, 2026
Jan 23, 2026	K-0712	Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Feb 25, 2026
Jan 23, 2026	F-0605	Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Feb 20, 2026
Jan 23, 2026	F-0628	Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Feb 19, 2026
Jan 23, 2026	F-0645	PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Apr 29, 2026
Jan 23, 2026	F-0756	Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Medication management	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Feb 20, 2026
Jan 23, 2026	F-0761	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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Medication management	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Feb 20, 2026
Jan 23, 2026	F-0812	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Food, nutrition & hydration	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Feb 17, 2026	Complaint
Jan 23, 2026	F-0851	Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. Administration Deficiencies · Administration & records	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Feb 20, 2026	Complaint
Jan 23, 2026	F-0883	Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · Infection prevention	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Feb 3, 2026	Complaint
Jul 26, 2024	E-0029	Develop a communication plan. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Emergency preparedness	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Aug 8, 2024
Jul 26, 2024	E-0037	Establish staff and initial training requirements. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Emergency preparedness	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Jul 28, 2024
Jul 26, 2024	E-0039	Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Emergency preparedness	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Aug 1, 2024
Jul 26, 2024	E-0041	Implement emergency and standby power systems. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Emergency preparedness	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Aug 7, 2024
Jul 26, 2024	K-0345	Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Aug 30, 2024
Jul 26, 2024	K-0521	Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Services Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Aug 22, 2024
Jul 26, 2024	K-0761	To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Aug 22, 2024
Jul 26, 2024	K-0918	Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Aug 27, 2024
Jul 26, 2024	F-0574	The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Aug 28, 2024
Jul 26, 2024	F-0576	Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Aug 28, 2024
Jul 26, 2024	F-0585	Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Aug 28, 2024
Jul 26, 2024	F-0758	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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Medication management	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Aug 28, 2024
Jul 26, 2024	F-0761	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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Medication management	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Aug 28, 2024
Jul 26, 2024	F-0806	Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Food, nutrition & hydration	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Aug 28, 2024
Jul 26, 2024	F-0732	Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Staffing & supervision	C · Minimal Widespread	Corrected Aug 28, 2024

“Corrected” does not erase a citation: the historical finding stays listed with its disposition. Narrative statements of deficiencies are not part of the CMS dataset; see Care Compare for the official inspection report.

Five-Star ratings

Federal · CMS

Overallstate 2.8

Health inspectionsstate 2.7

Staffingstate 3.4

Quality measuresstate 3.3

Long-stay QM

Short-stay QMNot rated

CMS ratings apply to CMS-certified nursing homes only and are relative within each state. They are not a guarantee of any individual resident’s experience.

Nurse staffing · hours per resident per day

Total nurse staffing8.29

State avg 3.98US avg 3.90

Registered nurse (RN)2.47

State avg 0.96US avg 0.69

Licensed practical nurse1.18

State avg 0.53US avg 0.86

Nurse aide4.64

State avg 2.50US avg 2.35

Weekend total nurse6.67

State avg 3.38US avg 3.43

Reported from Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) data, as published by CMS. Case-mix adjusted total: 10.83 (case-mix index 1.07).

Staff turnover

Total nursing staff turnoverNot reported

State avg 52.1%US avg 45.3%

Registered nurse turnoverNot reported

State avg 44.8%US avg 42.5%

Administrators who leftNot reported

State avg 1US avg 1

Health survey score

Cycle 1 standard survey: Jan 23, 2026
Cycle 1 health score: 114
Total weighted score: 97.5

Operating entity

State of Wyoming

CMS legal business name of the certified provider. Operates 3 facilities.

VerifiedLinked by exact legal name

CMS chain

Not part of a CMS-reported chain.

Ownership disclosures

Disclosures

7

Organizations

1

Individuals

5

CMS Ownership file

All disclosed roles

Operator, owners, managers, officers and lenders are distinct roles and are never flattened into one entity. Organizations link across facilities by exact normalized legal name; individuals are listed per facility only.

Name	Type	Role (Carefield group)	CMS role text	Share	Since
Stefan Johansson	Individual	Operational / managerial control	MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY	not provided	Jan 14, 2025
Gregory Meredith	Individual	Operational / managerial control	MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY	not provided	Dec 10, 2024
State of Wyoming	Organization	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Jan 14, 2025
Robert Allison	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Nov 3, 2022
Stefan Johansson	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Jan 14, 2025
Gregory Meredith	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Dec 10, 2024
State of Wyoming	Organization	Mortgage / security interest	5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST	not provided	Jan 14, 2025

Other facilities operated by State of Wyoming

All 2 →

Facility	Beds	CMS overall	Last inspection	Citations (window)	Fines
Wyoming Retirement Center 890 US Hwy 20 South, Basin, WY 82410 CCN 535021Abuse icon	90		Jul 1, 2026	346 harm	$41k
Mountain View Skilled Nursing Community at Wlrc 8204 Wyoming State Highway 789, Lander, WY 82520 CCN 535058Abuse icon	40		Aug 21, 2026	435 harm4 open	$83k

No building or property record is linked to this facility yet. Parcel, assessor and building-permit joins will be added only where a valid site match exists.

Coordinates as published by CMS.

Address: 700 Veteran's Lane, Buffalo, WY 82834
ZIP: 82834
County: Johnson County FIPS 56019
State: Wyoming
Urban / rural (CMS): Rural

Within ~25 km

Nearby nursing homes

Facility	Distance	Beds	CMS overall	Last inspection	Citations (window)	Fines
Amie Holt Care Center 497 W Lott, Buffalo, WY 82834 CCN 53A002	2.9 km	50		Apr 24, 2025	13	—

Source	Record	Facts	Evidence	Source release	Retrieved
CMS Provider Information US-CMS	535061	name, address, phone, certification, certified_beds, ownership_type, legal_business_name, chain	Verified	Oct 1, 2026	Nov 7, 2026
CMS Provider Information US-CMS	535061	ratings, staffing, health_survey_score Five-Star ratings and PBJ staffing apply to the CMS-certified universe only.	Verified	Oct 1, 2026	Nov 7, 2026
Wyoming HLS Facility Directory WY	15444	state_license, licensed_beds, licensee Linked to the CMS record by exact CCN.	Verified	Nov 2, 2026	Nov 7, 2026

Record-level source links for CCN 535061

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