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Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center

Nursing HomeCheyenne, WYCMS 535025
60 citations on record

From CMS

Facility profile

CMS overall rating
1 / 5

*CMS Five-Star

Certified beds
105

*CMS

Avg. residents per day
70.7

*CMS

Inspection record

On record from CMS

Citations on record
60

*CMS

Inspections on file
13

*CMS

Last inspection
2026-01-15

*CMS

Citations

60 citations on record

Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0041Generalpotential for harm

    Implement emergency and standby power systems.

  • 0271Generalpotential for harm

    Have exits that are accessible at all times.

  • 0325Generalpotential for harm

    Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

  • 0345Generalpotential for harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

  • 0351Generalpotential for harm

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

  • 0918Generalpotential for harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

  • 0605Generalpotential for harm

    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

  • 0637Generalpotential for harm

    Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

  • 0693Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure 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.

  • 0729Generalpotential for harm

    Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.

  • 0756Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

  • 0761Generalpotential for harm

    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.

  • 0812Generalpotential for harm

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  • 0880Generalpotential for harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0223Generalpotential for harm

    Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

  • 0511Generalpotential for harm

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

  • 0521Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

  • 0920Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

  • 0600Seriousactual harm

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

  • 0690Generalpotential for harm

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

  • 0557Generalpotential for harm

    Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

  • 0580Generalpotential for harm

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

  • 0677Generalpotential for harm

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

  • 0686Generalpotential for harm

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

  • 0757Seriousactual harm

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

  • 0725Generalpotential for harm

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

  • 0725Generalpotential for harm

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

  • 0732Generalpotential for harm

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

  • 0677Generalpotential for harm

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

  • 0760Seriousactual harm

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

  • 0600Generalpotential for harm

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

  • 0880Generalpotential for harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0561Generalpotential for harm

    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

  • 0695Generalpotential for harm

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

  • 0345Generalpotential for harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

  • 0657Generalpotential for harm

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

  • 0689Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  • 0004Generalpotential for harm

    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

  • 0029Generalpotential for harm

    Develop a communication plan.

  • 0698Generalpotential for harm

    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

  • 0732Generalno actual harm

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

  • 0883Generalpotential for harm

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

  • 0900Generalpotential for harm

    Meet Health Care Facilities Code mechanical requirements.

  • 0655Generalpotential for harm

    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

  • 0374Generalpotential for harm

    Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

  • 0353Generalpotential for harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  • 0689Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  • 0806Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

  • 0812Generalpotential for harm

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  • 0353Generalpotential for harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  • 0911Generalpotential for harm

    Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

  • 0919Generalpotential for harm

    Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

  • 0351Generalpotential for harm

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

  • 0324Generalpotential for harm

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

  • 0041Generalpotential for harm

    Implement emergency and standby power systems.

  • 0578Generalpotential for harm

    Honor 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.

  • 0880Generalpotential for harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0758Generalpotential for harm

    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.

  • 0604Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

  • 0511Generalpotential for harm

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Inspection history

Every health inspection on record

Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.

Showing the 10 most recent inspections. 3 earlier inspections are also on record.

FAQ

Questions and answers

What is Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center?
Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Cheyenne, WY, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 535025.
What is the CMS rating for Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center?
Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
How many beds does Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center have?
Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center is certified for 105 beds. It serves an average of 70.7 residents per day.
How many citations does Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center have?
Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center has 60 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
When was Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center last inspected?
Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center was last inspected on January 15, 2026. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.

*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.

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