South Lincoln Nursing Center

Location & what’s nearby

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Nearest of each type, straight-line distance. Hospitals come from the CMS Hospital General Information registry; everything else from Overture Maps (public data). Hospital and park hours are typical — call ahead to confirm.

Quality measures — how residents actually fare

Quality-measure stars summarize outcomes CMS tracks from the assessments each home submits — avoidable hospitalizations and ER visits, falls with injury, pressure ulcers, unplanned weight loss, and long-term antipsychotic use. Because the underlying data is self-reported, weigh a high score against the independent inspection record. Long-stay = permanent residents; short-stay = rehab and post-hospital stays.

Staffing

How full it usually is: this home is certified for 24 beds and averages 16.6 residents a day — about 69% occupied, or roughly 7 beds typically open. It often has substantial empty capacity — worth asking why, since low census can reflect either a new or shrinking home or one families are avoiding. This is a CMS average, not live availability — no public source publishes real-time vacancies, and a home can be full the day you call. Confirm with the home, and if you need a Medicaid bed specifically, ask about that separately: a home with open beds may still not have an open Medicaid bed.

Against a benchmark — not a legal minimum. In May 2024 CMS finalized the first federal staffing floor for nursing homes: 3.48 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours and 2.45 nurse-aide hours. Its hour requirements never took effect and are no longer on the books. Homes had until 2026 (2027 if rural) to comply, and that deadline never arrived: a federal court vacated the hour requirements in April 2025 (CMS has appealed), Congress then barred enforcement until 2034, and CMS formally repealed them by rule effective February 2026. This home is not required to meet these numbers, and is not violating anything by missing them. We still show the comparison because the figures are CMS’s own published estimate of adequate staffing, which makes them a useful yardstick — but they are our benchmark, not federal law: this home’s total nurse staffing of 4.80 hrs/resident/day is at or above the 3.48-hour benchmark and RN staffing of 1.53 is at or above the 0.55-hour RN benchmark and nurse-aide staffing of 2.65 is at or above the 2.45-hour aide benchmark. What federal law does require today is unchanged: “sufficient” nursing staff for residents’ needs and an RN on duty at least 8 consecutive hours a day, 7 days a week (42 CFR 483.35). Those are judged by inspectors on site, not by these averages, so read this comparison alongside the inspection record rather than as a pass/fail.

Weekend coverage: total nurse staffing is 3.79 hrs/resident/day on weekends vs 5.22 on weekdays — 27% thinner on weekends — a notable drop. RN hours go from 1.76 to 0.96 per resident-day. (Payroll-based daily records; the national median home is 15% thinner on weekends.)

This home’s total nursing-staff turnover of 38% is about the same as the national median of 45%.

Payroll-based (PBJ) staffing hours, as reported for Jan–Mar 2026 (CMS PBJ CY2026Q1) — the most recent quarter CMS has published, so they can lag a change of operator or staffing agency. Higher is generally better. Registered-nurse coverage and weekend staffing are the numbers families most often overlook — an RN on site matters most when something goes wrong, and coverage usually thins on weekends. High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. One caveat: these are hours as reported, not adjusted for how sick or heavy-care this home’s residents are. CMS separately publishes a case-mix-adjusted view; we show the reported hours. A home caring for higher-acuity residents needs more hours to deliver the same care, so compare these figures against homes doing similar work, and read them next to the inspection record rather than alone.

Inspection trend

Deficiencies are more than at the previous inspection — worsening. Fewer citations over time suggests a home is fixing problems; a rising count is a warning sign — though two surveys are a short record, and survey teams differ. These counts are from the standard annual health survey only; the full citation list below may also include findings from complaint investigations, so the two won’t always add up.

Inspection deficiencies

State health-inspection citations, most serious first. Each carries an F-code (the federal rule it cites, e.g. F-684 = quality of care) and a letter A–L marking how serious and how widespread the problem was — we translate that grid into the plain tiers shown here. Wording is the official federal description.

Each letter is a CMS scope-severity level; highlighted ones are where this home has citations. A–C = no harm found; D–F = potential for harm; G–I = actual harm; J–L = immediate jeopardy. Within each band the later letter is the more widespread finding (an isolated G is one resident; a widespread I is a pattern), so rightward and downward is worse.

24 citations, most serious first. The 10 most serious are shown; the remaining 14 are one tap away and print in full.

• Potential for harm · D2026-01-06 · tag F0609 — failed to report abuse allegations — isolated
  Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  Based on review of medical records, staff interview, policy and procedure review, and review of the State Survey Agency incident database, the facility failed to ensure injuries of unknown source were reported to the State Agency within the required timeframe for 2 of 2 residents (#1, #2) reviewed for unexplained injuries. The census was 16. The findings were: 1. Review of the facility's policy Abuse Prohibition, last reviewed December 2019, showed Reporting/Response 1. General Guidance: Alleged violations, including injuries of unknown source, will be reported immediately to the Administrator or designee and the investigative Task Force which consist of the Administrator, Risk Manager, Compliance Officer, and the immediate supervisor of the employee being investigated. Corrective action will be taken depending on the results of the investigation. 2. Time frames: Alleged violations will be reported to the Office of Healthcare Licensing and Surveys and the Department of Family Services within 24 (twenty-four) hours of the allegation. All allegations of abuse will be reported and the…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · D2026-01-06 · tag F0610 — failed to investigate and act on abuse reports — isolated
  Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  Based on medical record review, staff and resident interview, and policy and procedure review, the facility failed to initiate an investigation following an injury of unknown source for 2 of 2 residents (#1, #2) reviewed for unexplained injuries. The census was 16. The findings were: 1. Review of the 12/8/25 quarterly MDS assessment showed resident #1 had a BIMS score of 12 out of 15 (mild cognitive impairment); weighed 232 pounds; had not had any falls since the last assessment; required substantial/maximal assistance from staff for the mobility activities of daily living of rolling left and right, sitting to lying, lying to sitting on the side of the bed, sitting to standing, and transfers from a chair/bed-to a chair. The resident was totally dependent on staff for toilet transfers. The following concerns were identified: a. Review of RN #1's progress notes on 12/4/25 showed the following: i. At 0407 (4:07 AM) this RN was in another resident's room when the CNA on shift came to this RN and stated I think you should come take a look at [resident room number], [s/he] is complaining…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · F2025-07-10 · tag F0837 — widespread
  Establish 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.
  What the surveyor found here — the official record, unedited, may be distressing

  Based on staff interview, review of the facility change in personnel form, and review of Wyoming's active nursing home administrator's licenses, the Governing Body failed to employ a qualified nursing home administrator. The census was 18. The findings were:1. Review of the state survey agency Healthcare Facility Change in Personnel/E-mail Address Form showed the previous administrator was being changed to the Director of Quality and Compliance and a new administrator was named. The change was indicated as effective 6/16/25. 2. Review of the Wyoming State Board of Nursing Home Administrators Active Roster last updated on 7/14/25 showed the facility administrator did not hold an active license or an active provisional license.3. Interview with the facility administrator on 7/7/25 at 3:52 PM revealed the administrator was the CEO of the facility and confirmed he did not hold an active nursing home administrator's license.

  Administration Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · E2025-07-10 · tag F0679 — failed to provide activities — pattern
  Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on observation, resident and staff interview, medical record review, and policy and procedure review, the facility failed to ensure individual activities of preference were provided to 4 of 4 sample residents (#1, #5, #7, #18) reviewed for activities. The findings were: 1. Interview with 8 residents during resident council on 7/8/25 at 2:08 PM revealed the facility had not had any activities for at least 2 weeks and they felt there should be at least a daily activities.2. Review of the quarterly MDS assessment dated [DATE] showed resident #5 had a BIMS score of 9 out 15, which indicate moderate cognitive impairment, and diagnoses which included anxiety disorder, non-Alzheimer's dementia, and depression. Review of the annual MDS assessment dated [DATE] showed the resident indicated it was very important to listen to music, keep up with the news, do his/her favorite activity, and go outside to get fresh air when weather was good. Further review showed it was somewhat important to have books, newspapers, and…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · E2025-07-10 · tag F0680 — pattern
  Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
  What the surveyor found here — the official record, unedited, may be distressing

  Based on resident and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure the activities program was directed by a qualified professional. The census was 18. The findings were:1. Interview with 8 residents during resident council on 7/8/25 at 2:08 PM revealed activities had not been performed for at least 2 weeks and the activity director was being pulled to cover as a CNA. Further interview revealed the residents felt there should be daily activities.2. Interview with the activities director on 7/9/25 at 2:55 PM confirmed she was a CNA and did not have a background in recreation or activities. Further interview revealed she was taking an activities class at that time. 3. Interview with the activities director on 7/10/25 at 8:54 AM revealed she was not able to perform activities daily and she did work the floor as a CNA.

  Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · Ecited before2025-07-10 · tag F0880 — failed to prevent and control infections — pattern
  Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  Based on observation, staff interview, and policy and procedure review, the facility failed to ensure proper infection control practices for 1 of 2 sample residents (#15) reviewed for urinary catheters or urinary tract infections and during 1 of 1 meal observation. The census was 18. The findings were:Regarding perineal care:1. Observation on 7/9/25 at 11:09 AM showed CNA #3 and CNA #4 entered the room of resident #15 and provided perineal care to the resident. During the observation, CNA #4 assisted the resident to roll towards her. While wearing gloves, CNA #3 removed the resident's brief. At that time, the resident was to noted to have been incontinent of feces and urine and had open areas on his/her buttocks. CNA #3 performed perineal care to remove the urine and feces. Without removing the contaminated gloves, the CNA applied a barrier cream to the resident's buttocks and open areas, assisted the resident with positioning by touching the resident's side and arms, and adjusted the residents clothing and bed linens. 2. Interview with the infection preventionist on 7/10/25 at 9:06…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Infection Control Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · Dcited before2025-07-10 · tag F0578 — failed to honor advance directives / code status — isolated
  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.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on medical record review, staff interview, and policy procedure review, the facility failed to ensure residents' right to elect a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) status for 2 of 12 sample residents reviewed (#16, #18) for advance directives. The findings were: 1. Review of the medical record for resident #16 showed there was no evidence the resident had made an election for CPR status. Review of the electronic health record showed the resident was indicated as do not resuscitate (DNR). 2. Interview with the quality assurance manager on [DATE] at 11:49 AM confirmed there was no evidence resident #16 had elected a DNR status.3. Review of the medical record for resident #18 showed no evidence the resident had made an election for CPR status. Further review showed a WyoPOLST dated [DATE] which indicated comfort focused therapy; however, the CPR and DNR boxes were left blank. Review of the electronic health record showed the resident was indicated as DNR.4. Interview with the DON [DATE] at 11:40 AM revealed…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Resident Rights Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · D2025-07-10 · tag F0600 — failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect — isolated
  Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on medical record review, resident and staff interview, facility incident review, and policy and procedure review, the facility failed to protect the resident's right to be free from verbal abuse by a staff member for 1 of 2 sample residents (#2) reviewed with allegations of abuse. The findings were: 1. Review of the annual MDS assessment dated [DATE] showed resident #2 had a BIMS score of 15 out of 15, which indicated the resident was cognitively intact, and had diagnoses which included multiple sclerosis, depression, and manic depression. Further review showed the resident had upper and lower impairment bilaterally and required supervision and touching/steadying with eating. The following concerns were identified:a. Review of an incident report dated 4/18/24 showed the resident reported, on 4/7/24, CNA #1 was assisting the resident with eating when CNA #2 stated What, are you going to feed [him/her] like the fucking baby [s/he] is? Further review showed CNA #2 was placed on suspension and an…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · D2025-07-10 · tag F0605 — failed to not use drugs as a restraint — isolated
  Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
  What the surveyor found here — an excerpt from the official record, may be distressing

  NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY Based on medical record review, staff interview, and policy and procedure review, the facility failed to ensure as needed (PRN) psychotropic medications were limited to 14 days or there was a documented rationale for 1 of 5 sample residents (#18) reviewed for unnecessary medications. The findings were:1. Review of the admission MDS assessment dated [DATE] showed resident #18 had short-term and long-term memory problems and diagnoses which included Alzheimer's disease and non-Alzheimer's dementia. Further review showed the resident was taking antipsychotic, antianxiety, and antidepressant medications. The following concerns were identified:a. Review of the resident's physician orders showed the resident received lorazepam (antianxiety) 2 mg (milligrams)/1 ml (milliliter) solution 0.25-1 ml by mouth for anxiety every 4 hours as needed and haloperidol (anti-psychotic) 2 mg/1 ml solution 1 ml PRN by mouth every 4 hours for anxiety which were ordered on 5/22/25. Further review showed neither medication had a stop…

  This is the beginning of the surveyor’s statement, cut to keep the page readable — the full 2567 continues past this point and often ends with the findings that matter most, such as whether an immediate jeopardy was removed before the surveyors left. The complete statement of deficiencies is a public record: request it from your state survey agency, or ask the home for its 2567 and plan of correction — it must make them available to residents and families.

  Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction
• Potential for harm · F2024-03-28 · tag F0801 — widespread
  Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
  What the surveyor found here — the official record, unedited, may be distressing

  Based on staff interview and personnel file review, the facility failed to ensure qualifications for the dietary manager were met. The census was 17. The findings were: 1. Interview with the dietary manager on 3/27/24 at 10:15 AM revealed she had not received any training before being hired as the dietary manager. 2. Review of the dietary manager's personnel record showed she received certification on 6/19/23 as a ServSafe Food Protection Manager; however, this certification had not been approved by CMS. 3. Interview with the human resource business partner on 3/28/24 at 12:29 PM revealed the dietary manager was hired as a food service professional on 9/7/22 and was promoted to supervisor on 1/16/23. 4. On 3/28/24 at 12:28 PM the director of quality and compliance officer acknowledged the ServSafe certification did not meet CMS guidelines.

  Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Deficient, Provider has date of correction

“Cited before” means this same F-tag appears on at least one other survey date in the record we hold — counting complaint investigations as well as standard surveys, with no time limit. It is our own read of the data, not CMS’s: CMS uses repeat deficiency as a formal term tied to consecutive standard surveys, and that is a narrower test than this one. A tag marked here may or may not meet it.

Fines & penalties

No federal fines in the current CMS record. 2 Medicare payment denials on record.

• Medicare payment denial — starting 2026-03-28 for 5 days
• Medicare payment denial — starting 2025-10-10 for 59 days

Dates are the dates CMS records the penalty, not the date of the conduct behind it. CMS publishes penalties on a rolling window, so this is what is currently on the public file — not the home’s lifetime history, and an older fine may attach to a problem that has since been corrected. The amounts are as imposed: the CMS file does not record whether a penalty was appealed, reduced, or paid, so we don’t say. Ask the home what each one was for and what changed since.

Who owns this facility

The source lists no ownership percentage for any party here — PECOS records a share only for equity interests, not for board or management roles.

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