Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
Wyoming Veterans' Skilled Nursing Facility
Buffalo, WY · 36 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey January 23, 2026
CMS Certification Number 535061 · first certified August 2024
Ownership
Independently operated (no chain recorded by CMS) · Government - State
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within WY
10 citations — more than 31% 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 2 citations; the earlier survey in the window averaged 8. 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 4 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was January 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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1 inspection-and-testing tag has been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Emergency preparedness
4 of the 10 citations on file are 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
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 | 10 |
| Median facility in WY | 17 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| July 26, 2024 | 8 |
| January 23, 2026 | 2 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 2 | 2026-01-23 |
| K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | 1 | 2024-07-26 |
| E-0029 | Develop a communication plan. | 1 | 2024-07-26 |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | 1 | 2024-07-26 |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | 1 | 2024-07-26 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 1 | 2024-07-26 |
| E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | 1 | 2024-07-26 |
| E-0041 | Implement emergency and standby power systems. | 1 | 2024-07-26 |
What the citations cover
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 4
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 2
- Smoke Deficiencies 2
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 1
- Other 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 4 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 2 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 2 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 1 |
| Services Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
January 23, 2026 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 27, 2026) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 25, 2026) |
July 26, 2024 — 8 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0029 | Develop a communication plan. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 8, 2024) |
| E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 28, 2024) |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 1, 2024) |
| E-0041 | Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 7, 2024) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 30, 2024) |
| K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 22, 2024) |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 22, 2024) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 27, 2024) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.