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Star Valley Care Center
130 Hospital Lane, Afton, WY 83110
Based on 4 reviews
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(800) 780-8101Star Valley Care Center Description
Star Valley Care Center is located 1.5 miles from Torrington, a very small town with a population of 6,669. Other nearby cities and towns include and Scottsbluff. The community is in a middle class neighborhood where the average income is $67,008, 51% of the country has a higher median income.
This community provides Nursing Home Care and has Studio apartments available. Studio apartments start at an estimated $7,479 a month, while the average cost of Nursing Home Care is $7,479 in Afton, $7,406 in WY, and $7,090 in the United States. These prices are estimated.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
This nursing community has been given an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars by The Center for Medicare and Medicaid receiving 5 stars on its health inspection, 5 stars on its quality measures rating, and 1 stars on its staffing rating. Additionally, within its staffing rating, this facility received a 1 star registered nurse rating. This nursing home is certified by Medicaid and was first approved to provide Medicaid services on 12/03/97 and is run by a government organization. It is a medium-sized nursing community with 24 nursing beds. Currently, there are 20 residents within the nursing community. Be advised these resident occupancy numbers are not always up to date and are collected from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services website periodically. The community is located inside a hospital.
Long Stay Metrics
This Facility
State Average
Percentage of high risk long-stay residents with pressure ulcers
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
Percentage of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days
Short Stay Metrics
This Facility
State Average
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
Percentage of short-stay residents who made improvements in function
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission
Healthcare Near Star Valley Care Center
Star Valley Care Center is close to a wide range of health providers including hospitals, pharmacies and dentists. The closest hospital is Star Valley Health which is 0.0 miles away, but there are also other hospitals in the area including Star Valley Health Hospital, and Premier Home Health, Inc. Pharmacies close by are Our Valley Pharmacy | Afton which is 0.7 miles away, and Broulim's Pharmacy - Afton. Have to go to the dentist? Options include Afton Family Dental which is 0.1 miles away, Elkhorn Dental, and Loren Norman - Family Dental Care.
Surrounding Area
Star Valley Care Center is also close to a range of restaurants, culture and parks. Looking to go out to eat or order takeout? Order seafood at Rocky Mountain Seafood, Mexican at Agave Family Mexican Restaurant or Asian at Zheng Zhong Chinese & Thai Restaurant. Love the arts? Head on over to Ford Theatre. Looking for a park to relax at? Enjoy the outdoors at Afton City Park or spend some time at Canyon View Park.
Weather
Weather in the area consists of an average of 115 days of rain, 77 days of snow and 172 days of sun and the total precipitation is around 1.5 inches a year. The region reaches a high of 68°F in the summer and 16°F in the winter, with an average temp of 40.9°F throughout the year. The average humidity is 69.1%, with max winds averaging around 8.9 mph.
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I want to warn anyone that I can; whatever you do do not enter your parents into this facility. My mother was admitted here not on Medicaid and had no money to pay. They accepted her and told us Medicaid should be no problem. She was denied Medicaid; upon her admission they made me sign as responsible party never telling me that made me as the adult child on the hook for her bill. Medicaid was denied again leaving a large bill. I told the home we would pay them each month what we could. They told me that would be fine. Soon after they they turned me over to collections and now the agency is suing me for the bill. These people will tell you anything then turn the tables on you! Go elsewhere and don’t ever sign on your parents behalf! I am now facing a soon upcoming court trial because of these people!
Just wanted to say a HUGE thank you to all the care givers at our Star Valley Care Center!! From the people who clean, the cooks, the nurses, the CNA’s, other staff, and the volunteers who are so committed to keeping our seniors there safe, and well taken care of. My mom feels well cared for and happy, and especially safe right now and so appreciative of everyone there. It is one less concern I have while this health scare is going on. You all are the BOMB!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Dr Morgan is amazing. He always goes out of his way to provide the best possible care. Don’t know where we would be without this man. I wish some of the other doctors would take a page out of his book and fill prescriptions when they say they would on 2 separate occasions (the only 2 times you’ve been to this Dr.) before they leave town or return phone calls when you’ve been leaving them messages for the past 4 days. And then when you have the audacity to complain, have said Dr refuse to treat you . If said Dr would ever return any of your phone calls you wouldn’t have had reason to complain in the first place. Truely wish experience with that Dr had been as amazing as it was with Dr Morgan. Maybe Dr Morgan sets the bar to high. Dr Morgan goes out of his way and the other Dr/nurse wouldn’t even pick up the phone. Not meaning to imply that the other doesn’t care. I’m sure he must care about some thing. It just wasn’t us. Had other positive experiences with other Drs too. I guess it can’t all be gravy.
I have had lots of hospital visits over the years with both myself and family members with complicated medical issues. Our experience at Star Valley Health was probably the best of them all. The hospital is clean, modern, and has a caring, well trained staff. I would recommend this hospital if you are looking for high quality care.
Have had heart problems for years. Another admission for same problems. Pain management isn’t really being taken too seriously, here, but the staff is friendly and caring. I guess all the rude people are off today. My own Dr, knowing my story, stopped in to check on me. All of my children have been born here except one. Alot has changed since then, but the basics are looked after. You can’t ask for much more in a town this small.
My wife slept in the snow and broke her tib / fib and dislocated her heel bone. The staff at Star Valley understood we were from out of town and went above and beyond what I thought would happen. Instead of just splitting it and sending us back on a 14.5 hour drive to California, they were able to put her heel bone back in place and Split it and we waited from the swelling to go down so they could preform the necessary operation to repair the broken bones. I don’t know the names for the MD and RNs that did the surgery and watched over her, but I can’t thank them all enough. We still have a long trip home but I feel so much better now that the operation was a success. Thank you all so much.
The Staff here is Exceptional... Homebody Professionals all the way...I just had (2) Knee replacements Rt. Knee Monday... Left today Thursday...They are very attentive in Every way possible to make your stay the most pleasant stay possible... And they do...Highly trained & It shows in every way... Dr. Brian Talerico... To you Sir...what a Fabulous Orthopedic Surgeon... In every sense of the word...I Thank You & Your Staff for All that you did for me while I was here...You are moving on we understand & Believe m when I say you & your Surgical Knowledge & Skill Set Will be Truly Missed...I can go on & on...But I just had gotten outta Surgery an 3 hours ago~ Once again SVMC I commend you!~ ~Thanks & God Bless!~
Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
Scope | |||
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Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
Survey Date: 2019-04-30
Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
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2019-06-30 | F | 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. |
Survey Date: 2018-03-28
Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
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2018-05-11 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. |
Survey Date: 2018-03-28
Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
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2018-05-11 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Have ramps, exits, fire escape ladders, steps, and areas of refuge that meet safety requirements. |
Survey Date: 2018-03-28
Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
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2018-05-11 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
Survey Date: 2018-03-28
Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
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2018-05-11 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
Survey Date: 2021-06-24
Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
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2021-07-13 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. |
Survey Date: 2021-06-24
Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
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2021-06-30 | D | 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. |
Survey Date: 2021-06-24
Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
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2021-07-14 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residents preferences and goals. |
Survey Date: 2021-06-24
Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
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2021-07-14 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
Survey Date: 2019-05-02
Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
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2019-05-22 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
Survey Date: 2019-05-02
Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
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2019-05-22 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. |
Survey Date: 2019-05-02
Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
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2019-05-22 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. |
Survey Date: 2019-05-02
Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
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2019-05-22 | D | 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. |
Survey Date: 2019-05-02
Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
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2019-05-22 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. |
Survey Date: 2018-03-30
Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
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2018-05-11 | E | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. |
Survey Date: 2018-03-30
Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
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2018-05-11 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. |
Survey Date: 2018-03-30
Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
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2018-05-11 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Notify the resident or the residents representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the residents bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. |
Survey Date: 2018-03-30
Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
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2018-05-11 | D | 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. |
Survey Date: 2018-03-30
Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
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2018-05-11 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
Survey Date: 2018-03-30
Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
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2018-05-11 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
Survey Date: 2018-03-30
Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
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2018-05-11 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residents preferences and goals. |
Survey Date: 2018-03-30
Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
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2018-05-11 | F | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
Survey Date: 2018-03-30
Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
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2018-05-11 | D | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. |
Supermarkets
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