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Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center, Cheyenne, WY: 1 star rating, fined $62,647 across 1 fine

Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center in Cheyenne, WY is owned by North Big Horn Hospital District, is rated 1 of 5 stars by Medicare, and was fined $62,647 across 1 fine in the three years to October 1, 2026. CMS lists 37 health citations from inspections in that time, the latest survey on July 23, 2026, and 3 of them found actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

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Address
2700 E 12th Street, Cheyenne, WY 82001
Overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health inspection rating
1 of 5
Staffing rating
1 of 5
Quality measure rating
3 of 5
Certified beds
105
Residents per day
71 on average
Ownership type
For profit, limited liability company
Legal business name
North Big Horn Hospital District
Special focus
Special focus candidate
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Fines
$62,647 across 1 fine, three years to October 1, 2026
Payment denials
0
Health citations
37, of which 3 with actual harm or immediate jeopardy
Latest survey
July 23, 2026
CMS Certification Number
535025
On Care Compare
Medicare Care Compare

Fines and payment denials

Every fine and payment denial CMS lists for this facility in the three years, newest first.

DateTypeFine amountDenial startsDenial daysSource
August 7, 2025Fine$62,647Not listeddata.cms.gov

Recent health citations

Citations from health inspections, newest first.

Survey dateTagWhat CMS citedScope and severityStatusCorrected onSource
July 23, 2026F727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 15, 2026data.cms.gov
July 23, 2026F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 15, 2026data.cms.gov
April 22, 2026F838Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 15, 2026data.cms.gov
April 22, 2026F800Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 15, 2026data.cms.gov
January 15, 2026F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 11, 2026data.cms.gov
January 15, 2026F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 11, 2026data.cms.gov
January 15, 2026F761Ensure 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.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 11, 2026data.cms.gov
January 15, 2026F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 11, 2026data.cms.gov
January 15, 2026F729Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 11, 2026data.cms.gov
January 15, 2026F693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 11, 2026data.cms.gov
January 15, 2026F637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionD: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 11, 2026data.cms.gov
January 15, 2026F605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 11, 2026data.cms.gov
November 14, 2025F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.G: isolated, actual harmPast noncompliancedata.cms.gov
October 24, 2025F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.G: isolated, actual harmCorrectedNovember 21, 2025data.cms.gov
October 24, 2025F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 21, 2025data.cms.gov
October 24, 2025F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 21, 2025data.cms.gov
October 24, 2025F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 21, 2025data.cms.gov
October 24, 2025F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 21, 2025data.cms.gov
October 24, 2025F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 21, 2025data.cms.gov
October 24, 2025F557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 21, 2025data.cms.gov
August 28, 2025F732Post nurse staffing information every day.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedSeptember 19, 2025data.cms.gov
August 28, 2025F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 21, 2025data.cms.gov
August 28, 2025F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 21, 2025data.cms.gov
August 7, 2025F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.G: isolated, actual harmCorrectedDecember 5, 2025data.cms.gov
August 7, 2025F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 23, 2025data.cms.gov
October 24, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 15, 2024data.cms.gov
October 24, 2024F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 15, 2024data.cms.gov
August 23, 2024F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedSeptember 19, 2024data.cms.gov
June 26, 2024F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 22, 2024data.cms.gov
June 26, 2024F732Post nurse staffing information every day.B: pattern, minimal harm potentialCorrectedJuly 22, 2024data.cms.gov
June 26, 2024F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 22, 2024data.cms.gov
June 26, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 22, 2024data.cms.gov
June 26, 2024F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 22, 2024data.cms.gov
June 26, 2024F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedD: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 22, 2024data.cms.gov
January 19, 2024F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 22, 2024data.cms.gov
January 19, 2024F806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 22, 2024data.cms.gov
January 19, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmPast noncomplianceDecember 21, 2023data.cms.gov

Owners and managers

Organizations CMS lists as owners or managers of this facility, as CMS names them. CMS also lists 9 individual or personal trusts (8 managers, 1 other disclosable parties). Their names are not shown on this page.

OrganizationRoleShareSinceSource
North Big Horn Hospital DistrictDirect ownerNot listedOctober 1, 2024data.cms.gov
Cheyenne OPCO LLCOperational or managerial controlNot listedJanuary 24, 2025data.cms.gov
North Big Horn Hospital DistrictOperational or managerial controlNot listedJanuary 24, 2025data.cms.gov
Cheyenne OPCO LLCAdditional disclosable partyNot listedJanuary 24, 2025data.cms.gov

Also on SpecStream

Updated November 7, 2026. Read from CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing homes. Open data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (US government work). Fines and citations are as CMS lists them on the date this page was read and can change after an appeal. The CMS files are joined on the CMS Certification Number. CMS gives owners no ID, so an owner page groups facilities by the owner name as CMS spells it. Names of individual owners and managers are not shown. This page uses CMS data and is not endorsed or certified by CMS. Free to reuse with credit to SpecStream under CC BY 4.0. Spot a wrong value? Write to [email protected] with the link to this page.