Morning Star Care Center
Nursing home · 4 North Fork Rd, Fort Washakie, WY 82514 · Fremont County
CMS overall rating: ★★★★☆
At a glance
Morning Star Care Center is located in Fort Washakie, Wyoming. It has 45 certified beds and cared for an average of 32.7 residents per day. Ownership type: government - federal. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5; the average for Wyoming nursing homes is 2.9.
| Certified beds | 45 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 32.7 |
| Participates in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | Government - Federal |
| Legal business name | Morning Star Care Center |
| Medicare/Medicaid approved since | May 15, 1994 |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
| Located inside a hospital | No |
| Resident / family council | Resident |
| Ownership changed in last 12 months | No |
| CMS Certification Number | 535050 |
CMS star ratings
| Overall | ★★★★☆ |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★★★☆ |
| Staffing | ★★★★☆ |
| Quality measures | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Long-stay quality | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Short-stay quality | Not rated |
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Staffing
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 5.23 (state avg 3.87, U.S. avg 3.86) |
|---|---|
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 1.04 (state avg 0.94, U.S. avg 0.69) |
| LPN hours per resident per day | 0.32 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 3.87 |
| Weekend nurse hours per resident per day | 3.98 |
Inspections
| Most recent standard health inspection | April 10, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Health deficiencies cited | 1 (state avg 7.8) |
| Deficiencies from complaint inspections | 0 |
| Automatic sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
Penalties
| Fines | 1 |
|---|---|
| Total fines | $5,168.00 |
| Payment denials | 0 |
| Total penalties | 1 |
Source: CMS Care Compare — Nursing Homes Provider Information, data as of September 1, 2026. Averages are calculated from the same CMS dataset. Confirm details directly with the facility and on Medicare.gov. This page is for general information and is not medical or legal advice. Disclaimer.