Life Care Center of Casper – Casper, WY

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Life Care Center Of Casper

4041 South Poplar St, Casper, WY 82601
(307) 266-0000
120 beds
All Casper facilities
4.0*
Overall
4.0*
Health Inspection
4.0*
Quality Care
4.0*
Staffing
75.36
Score /100
#5748
National Rank

#5748
of 14703 facilities
National
60.9% position
#12
of 36 in WY
State Rank
#1
of 3 in Natrona
County Rank
#1
of 3 in Casper
City Rank
#1
of 2 in ZIP 82601
ZIP Rank






About Life Care Center Of CasperLife Care Center Of Casper is located at 4041 South Poplar St, Casper, WY, reachable at (307) 266-0000. This For profit – Corporation facility operates 120.0 certified beds and serves an average of 77 residents per day. It is part of the Life Care Centers Of America network (194 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1993-08-12. The facility currently holds a above average (4-star) overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Facility

Life Care Center Of Casper

Address

4041 South Poplar St, Casper, WY 82601

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 120 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: For profit – Corporation
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
✅ Above Average (4★) overall rating
Health Inspection
✅ Above Average (4★) health inspection
Staffing
✅ Above Average (4★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
✅ Above Average (4★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 6 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Declining over 5 years
75.36
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#5748 of 14703 nationally – #12 of 36 in Wyoming

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Life Care Center Of Casper is a strong choice for families in the Casper, WY area seeking a well-inspected, high-quality care environment. It is particularly well-suited for long-term residents based on its Quality Measure scores. Above-average staffing levels make it a good option for residents needing intensive nursing care.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

4 / 5
Health Inspection

4 / 5
Staffing Rating

4 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

4 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

5 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

3 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightLife Care Center Of Casper currently provides 4 hours 5 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 1 hour 11 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 4 out of 5 reflects strong nurse coverage. Total nursing staff turnover stands at 47.8% — above the national average of ~35%.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing4 hours 5 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 18 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours35 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours1 hour 11 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours7 minutes

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 35 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours48 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance SummaryThe facility has received 6 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $19,676. 7 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Number of Fines (current period) 0
Total Fines Amount $0.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 0
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 29.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#5,748
of 14,703
National
Top 39%
#12
of 36
WY State
Top 33% in WY
#1
of 3
️ Natrona County
Best in county
#1
of 3
️ Casper
Best in city
#1
of 2
ZIP 82601
Best in ZIP

Nationally, Life Care Center Of Casper ranks 5748th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 75.4/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within WY, it ranks 12th out of 36 nursing homes. In Casper, it ranks 1st out of 3 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 1st of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #4,327 nationally and RN hours rank #1,175 nationally (#5 in WY).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank WY State Rank Note
2022 3.86 #5,181 / 14,703 #9 / 36 Above average
2023 3.89 #4,795 / 14,703 #9 / 36 Above average
2024 4.00 #4,236 / 14,703 #7 / 36 Above average
2025 3.95 #4,936 / 14,703 #11 / 36 Above average
2026 4.08 #4,327 / 14,703 #9 / 36 Above average

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank WY State Rank Note
2022 0.89 #2,892 / 14,703 #13 / 36 Top 25%
2023 1.10 #1,344 / 14,703 #7 / 36 Top 10%
2024 0.94 #2,110 / 14,703 #11 / 36 Top 25%
2025 1.12 #1,351 / 14,703 #7 / 36 Top 10%
2026 1.19 #1,175 / 14,703 #5 / 36 Top 10%

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Life Care Center Of Casper is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1993-08-12. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (307) 266-0000 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Life Care Center Of Casper holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (4★), Staffing (4★), and Quality of Resident Care (4★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 75.4/100, placing it #5748 of 14703 facilities nationally and #12 of 36 in Wyoming. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at Life Care Center Of Casper receives a reported average of 4 hours 5 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 1 hour 11 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 35 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 18 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 35 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 4 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 47.8%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

The facility has received 6 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $19,676. 7 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 0. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 29.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Life Care Center Of Casper ranks 5748th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 75.4/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within WY, it ranks 12th out of 36 nursing homes. In Casper, it ranks 1st out of 3 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 1st of 2. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #4,327 nationally and RN hours rank #1,175 nationally (#5 in WY). Our composite quality score of 75.4/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Casper, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/wyoming/casper/

Contact and Location

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Address

4041 South Poplar St, Casper, WY 82601
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Legal Name

CASPER OPERATIONS LLC

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 120
Average Residents / Day 77 (65% occupancy)
Ownership Type For profit – Corporation
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Natrona County, WY
City Casper, WY
ZIP Code 82601
Approved Since August 12, 1993
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 535049
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
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