Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
Star Valley Care Center
Afton, WY · 24 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey February 12, 2026
CMS Certification Number 535059 · first certified January 2025
Ownership
Independently operated (no chain recorded by CMS) · Government - Hospital district
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within WY
5 citations — more than 6% of the 36 certified nursing homes in WY. Compared within WY rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 1 citation; the earlier survey in the window averaged 4. With 2 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens February 2027 — about 5 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was February 2026. Nursing homes nationally are typically surveyed 12–17 months after the last one (median 14), measured over 19,385 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records. WY has too few recent surveys to measure on its own, so the national interval is used.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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Emergency preparedness
1 of the 5 citations on file is Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
2 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 5 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in WY, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the WY figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 5 |
| Median facility in WY | 17 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| July 11, 2024 | 4 |
| February 12, 2026 | 1 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0911 | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | 1 | 2024-07-11 |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | 1 | 2026-02-12 |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | 1 | 2024-07-11 |
| E-0025 | Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. | 1 | 2024-07-11 |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | 1 | 2024-07-11 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 2
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 1
- Services Deficiencies 1
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 2 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 1 |
| Services Deficiencies | 1 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
February 12, 2026 — 1 citation
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 24, 2026) |
July 11, 2024 — 4 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0025 | Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 12, 2024) |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 2, 2024) |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 13, 2024) |
| K-0911 | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 23, 2024) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.