Nursing homes in Lander, WY
Compare 2 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Lander, part of the Fremont area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 4★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Lander, Wyoming, located in Fremont County, features two nursing home facilities designated for long-term clinical care and rehabilitation. Based on data from the federal CMS Care Compare database, the city maintains an impressive average overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. Among these local providers, Westward Heights Care Center stands out as the highest-rated facility, currently holding a perfect 5-star rating for its performance across critical health and safety metrics.
Rating distribution
avg 4★ · 2 homesProvider mix in Lander
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- WESTWARD HEIGHTS CORP1 home
- STATE OF WYOMING1 home
What to look for in Lander
- 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 1 of 2 home meets a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 1 of 2 home sits below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Lander
| Westward Heights Care Center WESTWARD HEIGHTS CORP · Medium · Not for Profit | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 4 |
| Mountain View Skilled Nursing Community at WLRC STATE OF WYOMING · Small · Government | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
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