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Platte County Legacy Home

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise caring staff members. Still worth an in-person visit.

100 19th St, Wheatland, WY 8220150 bedsLicensed & Active
4/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
2.3/5

based on 3 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Due to the lack of detailed information and highly negative recent feedback, families should conduct an in-person visit and speak directly with current residents' families. There is no consistent pattern of quality visible in the current reviews to rely on for decision-making.

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.85hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.39hrs
83%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
58%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
50%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Total nursing hours are below minimum, though RN coverage is adequate. This may mean fewer aides for daily tasks like bathing and mobility.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

9

measures

Worse Than Avg

5

measures

Mixed Results

3

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility94.1%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
94.1%
US
93.4%
WY
94.5%
Platte
70.3%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility8.6%
Better than Avg
Here
8.6%
US
19.5%
WY
15.8%
Platte
28.5%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility7.6%
Better than Avg
Here
7.6%
US
15.3%
WY
16.8%
Platte
24.9%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility8.8%
Better than Avg
Here
8.8%
US
15.4%
WY
22.8%
Platte
15.8%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility4.3%
Better than Avg
Here
4.3%
US
12.1%
WY
6.3%
Platte
5.0%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility26.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
26.6%
US
19.4%
WY
23.0%
Platte
25.3%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility85.7%
Better than Avg
Here
85.7%
US
79.7%
WY
77.0%
Platte
48.0%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility59.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
59.4%
US
81.8%
WY
76.5%
Platte
60.4%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
1.6%
WY
1.4%
Platte
5.3%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

5deficiencies
Near state avg (6.8)
2 complaint-triggered

Platte County Legacy Home has consistent deficiency patterns across all three surveys, with families filing at least one complaint that triggered an inspection for staffing reporting issues. The facility repeatedly struggles with medication management (appearing in all three surveys), infection control, and daily care assistance. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the recurring nature of problems in core care areas suggests ongoing operational challenges that families should discuss during visits.

Feb 20, 2026Complaint
1
0689ModerateCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Feb 20, 2026Routine
6
0345ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0353ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0761ModerateCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

0605MinorCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

0628MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

0644MinorCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Jul 25, 2024Complaint
1
0851ModerateCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Jul 25, 2024Routine
5
0761ModerateCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

0677MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0688MinorCorrected

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.

0880MinorCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0900MinorCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Meet Health Care Facilities Code mechanical requirements.

May 4, 2023Routine
6
0812ModerateCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0004ModerateCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

0574ModerateCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.

0609MinorCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

0324MinorCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0345MinorCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Platte County Legacy Home

Organization Type

for profit

Ownership & Management

Owners

Platte County Hospital District Board

Owner · Organization

100%

Key personnel

Frederick, CharlesOfficer / DirectorModesitt, LoriOfficer / DirectorPlatte County Hospital District BoardManagerBrockman, JaleaManagerPalmer, LauriManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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