Powell Valley Care Center Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (Powell, Wyoming)

777 Avenue H, Powell, Wyoming 82435

Phone: 3077541107

CMS Overall:2/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds

100

Avg Residents/Day

49.5

Ownership

Government - Hospital district

Provider Type

Medicare and Medicaid

County

Park

Sprinkler Systems

Yes

Special Focus

None

Abuse Icon

Yes

Overall2/5

Health2/5

Staffing5/5

Quality1/5

Metric	This Facility	Wyoming Avg	Difference
RN Hours per Resident per Day	1.85	0.96	+0.89
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day	4.71	3.98	+0.73
CMS Staffing Rating	5/5	3.4/5	-
Nursing Staff Turnover	26.7%	52.1%	-

6 health citations on record

Date	Category	Description	Severity
2025-12-02	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.	G – Actual Harm
2025-01-31	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-07	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.	G – Actual Harm
2023-12-07	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-07	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.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-11-14	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.	D – Moderate Harm Potential

9 fire safety citations on record

Date	Category	Description	Severity
2025-01-31	Smoke Deficiencies	Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.	E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-07	Egress Deficiencies	Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.	F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-07	Miscellaneous Deficiencies	Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.	F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-07	Miscellaneous Deficiencies	Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.	F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-12-07	Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies	Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.	F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-09-15	Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies	Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.	F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-09-15	Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies	Provide emergency officials' contact information.	F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-09-15	Smoke Deficiencies	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.	E – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-09-15	Smoke Deficiencies	Provide properly protected cooking facilities.	D – Moderate Harm Potential

$29,120

Total Fine Amount (CMS)

Number of Fines

Total Penalties

Date	Type	Fine Amount	Payment Denial
2025-12-02	Fine	$20,930	-
2023-11-14	Fine	$8,190	-

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