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Rocky Mountain Care - Evanston

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise clean, well-maintained, and remodeled facility. Still worth an in-person visit.

475 Yellow Creek Rd, Evanston, WY 8293060 bedsLicensed & Active
5/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.6/5

based on 41 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility has seen a significant positive trend in recent years, with many families highlighting the recent building renovations and a highly compassionate staff. While historical concerns regarding responsiveness exist, the current feedback is overwhelmingly positive; we recommend scheduling a tour to observe current staffing levels and interactions firsthand.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

41 reviews analyzed
Rocky Mountain Care - Evanston is widely praised for its clean, modern facility and compassionate, attentive staff who prioritize patient comfort and family involvement. While the vast majority of recent reviews are highly positive, particularly regarding rehab services and end-of-life care, historical concerns have been raised regarding staff responsiveness and the management of specific medical needs.

Quality Themes

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Food9.0Staff9.0Clean10.0ActivitiesN/AMedsN/AMemoryN/AComms8.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Clean, well-maintained, and remodeled facility
  • Compassionate and attentive nursing/CNA staff
  • Effective and supportive rehab therapy team
  • Strong administrative support for admissions and transitions

Concerns

  • Staff responsiveness and perceived lack of attention to basic needs (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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Distribution

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How They Respond to Reviews

83%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1It's wonderful to see how beautifully the facility has been remodeled; what other recent upgrades have been made to the resident living areas?
  • 2We've heard great things about the compassion of the nursing and CNA staff, how do you ensure that level of attentive care is maintained during busy shifts?
  • 3How does the rehab therapy team work with residents to ensure they are meeting their specific mobility goals?
  • 4What is the protocol for handling medical emergencies or changes in a resident's condition during the overnight hours?
  • 5What kind of daily activities or social outings are available to help residents stay engaged with the community?
  • 6How does the administration support families during the transition process from hospital to long-term care?

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Key Review Excerpts

My mother-in-law was in Rocky Mountain Care for 4 weeks for rehab. Her care was amazing! She was treated with kindness, compassion, friendliness, and respect by every employee there.

Rehab patient's family · 2025★★★★★

The staff was so gentle with me and walked me through each step. I live in Arizona and they allowed me to come to the facility and stay in the room with her the entire week and a half. They even fed me and assisted me with anything that myself or my mom needed during this difficult time.

End-of-life care family member · 2021★★★★★

Rocky Mountain has redone there entire building and it makes a world of difference!

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★★
Source: 41 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.68hrs
91%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.08hrs
75%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
51%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
13%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

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

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

12

measures

Worse Than Avg

4

measures

Mixed Results

1

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility32.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
32.2%
US
19.5%
WY
15.8%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility13.0%
Better than Avg
Here
13.0%
US
15.4%
WY
22.8%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility23.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
23.8%
US
14.4%
WY
17.3%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.8%
Better than Avg
Here
2.8%
US
12.1%
WY
6.3%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility23.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
23.2%
US
15.3%
WY
16.8%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
93.4%
WY
94.5%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
81.8%
WY
76.5%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
79.7%
WY
77.0%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.8%
Better than Avg
Here
0.8%
US
1.6%
WY
1.4%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

4deficiencies
2penalties
Near state avg (6.8)
2 complaint-triggered
$13,388 in fines

Families filed complaint reports leading to deficiencies involving safety hazards and resident protection, which were corrected. The facility has recurring issues with fire safety systems, building maintenance, and dietary management across multiple surveys. Most deficiencies appear to be corrected once identified, though the pattern of safety-related violations and complaint-triggered inspections warrants careful consideration during your visit.

Mar 19, 2025Complaint
1
0689Moderate

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Sep 18, 2024Complaint
1
0600Moderate

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Aug 22, 2024Routine
5
0623MinorCorrected

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.

0645MinorCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

0847MinorCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

0271MinorCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

0918MinorCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

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

Jun 29, 2023Routine
1
0732MinorCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

May 19, 2022Routine
8
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.

0031ModerateCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Provide emergency officials' contact information.

0803ModerateCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

0200MinorCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Meet other general requirements.

0324MinorCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0345MinorCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0353MinorCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0511MinorCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Mar 19, 2025

$7,220

Fine

Aug 22, 2024

$6,168

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Rocky Mountain Care - Evanston

Organization Type

nonprofit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Rocky Mountain Care

Chain Size

9 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 3.0/5 · Rank 1 of 9 (Best)

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Bangerte, NathanManaging Control - Governing BodyBangerter, EdwardManaging Control - Governing BodyBangerter, JohnathanManaging Control - Governing BodyBeeman, RaymondManaging Control - Governing BodyBoardman, LauraManaging Control - Governing Body
Source: Medicare provider data

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