Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
South Lincoln Nursing Center
711 Onyx St · Kemmerer, WY 83101 · 24 certified beds
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About South Lincoln Nursing Center
South Lincoln Nursing Center is a nursing home in Kemmerer, Wyoming. Its capacity is 24 beds, below the Wyoming median of 62 for nursing homes. It is run by a government body. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 24 citations, the most recent on January 6, 2026. CMS also lists 3 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 5.47 hours per resident per day. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
3.0Staffing
5.0Quality measures
3.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (24)
Records from January 2023 to January 2026.
January 6, 2026
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 30, 2026.
January 6, 2026
Tag F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 30, 2026.
July 10, 2025
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 C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected August 15, 2025.
July 10, 2025
Tag F0837Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 8, 2025.
July 10, 2025
Tag F0680Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 19, 2025.
July 10, 2025
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 22, 2025.
July 10, 2025
Tag F0576Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected August 18, 2025.
July 10, 2025
Tag F0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 15, 2025.
July 10, 2025
Tag F0578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 31, 2025.
July 10, 2025
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 15, 2025.
July 10, 2025
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 August 19, 2025.
March 28, 2024
Tag F0803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 22, 2024.
March 28, 2024
Tag F0801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 18, 2024.
March 28, 2024
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 6, 2024.
March 28, 2024
Tag F0758Implement 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 l….
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 25, 2024.
March 28, 2024
Tag F0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 15, 2024.
March 28, 2024
Tag F0578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 18, 2024.
March 28, 2024
Tag F0688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 6, 2024.
March 28, 2024
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 18, 2024.
January 26, 2023
Tag F0758Implement 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 l….
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 1, 2023.
Penalties (3)
January 6, 2026 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $27,950 against this nursing home on January 6, 2026.
January 6, 2026 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting March 28, 2026, lasting 5 days (triggered by inspection on January 6, 2026).
July 10, 2025 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting October 10, 2025, lasting 59 days (triggered by inspection on July 10, 2025).
Staffing
5.47 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 4.84 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
Government - Hospital district
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Wyoming.
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