Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center
2700 E 12th Street · Cheyenne, WY 82001 · 105 certified beds
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About Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center
Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center is a nursing home in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Its capacity is 105 beds, above the Wyoming median of 62 for nursing homes. It is run by a nonprofit operator and is part of Cheyenne Opco LLC. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 39 citations, the most recent on April 22, 2026. CMS also lists 1 fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.07 hours per resident per day. It is one of 4 nursing homes listed in Cheyenne. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this nursing home as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which is for nursing homes with a history of serious quality issues. About the program.
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
1.0Staffing
1.0Quality measures
3.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (39)
Records from June 2023 to April 2026.
April 22, 2026
Tag F0838Conduct 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.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 14, 2026.
April 22, 2026
Tag F0800Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 22, 2026.
January 15, 2026
Tag F0605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 11, 2026.
January 15, 2026
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 11, 2026.
January 15, 2026
Tag F0761Ensure 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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 11, 2026.
January 15, 2026
Tag F0637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 11, 2026.
January 15, 2026
Tag F0729Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 11, 2026.
January 15, 2026
Tag F0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 11, 2026.
January 15, 2026
Tag F0693Ensure 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 11, 2026.
January 15, 2026
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 11, 2026.
November 14, 2025
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm.
October 24, 2025
Tag F0557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 21, 2025.
October 24, 2025
Tag F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 21, 2025.
October 24, 2025
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 21, 2025.
October 24, 2025
Tag F0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 21, 2025.
October 24, 2025
Tag F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 21, 2025.
October 24, 2025
Tag F0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected November 21, 2025.
October 24, 2025
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 21, 2025.
August 28, 2025
Tag F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 21, 2025.
August 28, 2025
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 21, 2025.
Penalties (1)
Total fines: $62,647
August 7, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $62,647 against this nursing home on August 7, 2025.
Staffing
3.07 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 3.24 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
Non profit
- Parent company: Cheyenne Opco LLC
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
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