Granite Rehabilitation and Wellness
3128 Boxelder Dr, Cheyenne, WY 82001
Overall: ★★☆☆☆ · 146 beds
Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center
Nursing home · 2700 E 12th Street, Cheyenne, WY 82001 · Laramie County
CMS overall rating: ★☆☆☆☆
CMS lists this facility with Special Focus Facility status (SFF Candidate). CMS gives this designation to nursing homes with a history of serious quality issues and inspects them more often.
CMS has flagged this facility for abuse: it was cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation in recent inspections.
At a glance
Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center is located in Cheyenne, Wyoming. It has 105 certified beds and cared for an average of 69.3 residents per day. Ownership type: for profit - limited liability company. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5; the average for Wyoming nursing homes is 2.9.
| Certified beds | 105 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 69.3 |
| Participates in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Legal business name | North Big Horn Hospital District |
| Medicare/Medicaid approved since | October 16, 1984 |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
| Located inside a hospital | No |
| Resident / family council | Both |
| Ownership changed in last 12 months | No |
| CMS Certification Number | 535025 |
CMS star ratings
| Overall | ★☆☆☆☆ |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Staffing | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Quality measures | ★★★☆☆ |
| Long-stay quality | ★★★☆☆ |
| Short-stay quality | ★★☆☆☆ |
Ratings are assigned by CMS on a 1–5 scale. How CMS star ratings work.
Staffing
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 3.49 (state avg 3.87, U.S. avg 3.86) |
|---|---|
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.90 (state avg 0.94, U.S. avg 0.69) |
| LPN hours per resident per day | 0.38 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.21 |
| Weekend nurse hours per resident per day | 2.98 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 69.0% (state avg 51.8%) |
| Registered nurse turnover | 61.1% |
| Administrators who left | 2 |
Inspections
| Most recent standard health inspection | January 15, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Health deficiencies cited | 20 (state avg 7.8) |
| Deficiencies from complaint inspections | 20 |
| Automatic sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
Penalties
| Fines | 1 |
|---|---|
| Total fines | $62,647.00 |
| Payment denials | 0 |
| Total penalties | 1 |
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1330 Prairie Ave, Cheyenne, WY 82009
Overall: ★★★★★ · 160 beds
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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.