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Morning Star Care Center

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise compassionate and supportive nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.

4 North Fork Rd, Fort Washakie, WY 8251445 bedsLicensed & Active
4/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.1/5

based on 8 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

The facility is highly regarded for its compassionate staff who are noted for going above and beyond for residents. Because many available reviews are brief or lack specific operational details, we recommend scheduling an in-person tour to observe staff-resident interactions and ask about daily routines.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

8 reviews on Google
Morning Star Care Center receives high praise from family members who highlight the dedicated and supportive nature of the nursing staff. While several reviews are brief or lack detail, recent feedback emphasizes that the staff goes above and beyond to assist residents and their families.

Quality Themes

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FoodN/AStaff10.0CleanN/AActivitiesN/AMedsN/AMemoryN/ACommsN/AValueN/A

Strengths

  • Compassionate and supportive nursing staff
  • Consistent facility improvements
  • High level of family satisfaction

Rating Trends

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2344.02017(4)4.52018(2)3.02019(1)5.02024(1)

Distribution · 8 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Given that Morning Star Care Center has maintained a consistent 4-star rating across staffing and health inspections, how do you foster that level of stability and care among your nursing team?
  • 2I noticed the facility has been undergoing some recent improvements; could you share what specific upgrades have been made to the living spaces to enhance the residents' daily experience?
  • 3With a capacity of 45 residents, how does this smaller size help you provide a more personalized approach to daily activities and social engagement?
  • 4Since family satisfaction is a noted strength here, what are the best ways for us to stay involved and connected with our loved one's care plan?
  • 5Regarding the single state violation reported in the last year, could you explain the steps the facility took to address that issue and prevent it from happening again?
  • 6In the event of a medical emergency, what is the specific protocol for notifying family members and coordinating with local hospitals?

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Key Review Excerpts

These folks are the best. The staff are amazing and have really stepped up to help my mother. I cant find words to express how thankful my brother, sister and I are.

Long-term resident's family · 2024★★★★★

Great care of residents with improvements of facility daily.

Local Guide · 2017★★★★★

Love the staff and the environment!

Local Guide · 2018★★★★★
Source: 8 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
1.11hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
5.15hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined

This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 16 measures

Medicare Rating
3/ 5
Better Than Avg

10

measures

Worse Than Avg

5

measures

Mixed Results

1

measures

Long-Stay Residents
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility8.7%
Better than Avg
Here
8.7%
US
19.4%
WY
23.0%
Fremont
21.7%
🩹

Residents with pressure sores (bedsores)

↓ Lower is better
This Facility15.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
15.2%
US
4.9%
WY
4.7%
Fremont
1.7%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
12.1%
WY
6.3%
Fremont
4.4%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

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Residents who got a urinary tract infection

↓ Lower is better
This Facility13.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
13.3%
US
1.6%
WY
3.1%
Fremont
2.4%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility6.4%
Better than Avg
Here
6.4%
US
15.3%
WY
16.8%
Fremont
16.6%
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility9.8%
Better than Avg
Here
9.8%
US
19.5%
WY
15.8%
Fremont
15.4%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility65.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
65.7%
US
81.8%
WY
76.5%
Fremont
68.0%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility9.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
9.1%
US
1.6%
WY
1.4%
Fremont
1.0%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

1deficiencies
1penalties
Well below state avg (6.8)
2 complaint-triggered
$5,168 in fines

Morning Star Care Center has persistent fire safety system problems, with deficiencies in fire alarm maintenance and sprinkler systems appearing across multiple surveys from 2023-2025. The facility also shows recurring issues with medication management and resident care planning. Families have filed complaints leading to deficiencies regarding improper discharge procedures and inadequate social services. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the repeated fire safety violations suggest ongoing challenges with maintaining these critical systems.

Apr 10, 2025Routine
6
0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0761Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

0923Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Nov 5, 2024Complaint
2
0622Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

0745Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

Jan 25, 2024Routine
10
0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0756Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

0758Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0920Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0578Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

0661Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

0697Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

0755Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

0883Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Jan 12, 2023Routine
10
0041Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0758Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0324Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

0610Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

0637Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0688Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Nov 5, 2024

$5,168

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Morning Star Care Center

Organization Type

government

Ownership & Management

Owners

Morning Star Care Center

Owner · Organization

100%

Key personnel

Hash, TiffanyManagerRivera, KaeliManagerSt Clair, RobinManagerHash, TiffanyAdp of the SnfRivera, KaeliAdp of the Snf
Source: Medicare provider data

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