Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
Life Care Center of Casper
Casper, WY · 120 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey July 16, 2026
CMS Certification Number 535049 · first certified August 1993
Ownership
Operated by LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · For profit - Corporation
- Ownership changed July 1, 2017 (change of ownership)from LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.
Position within WY
23 citations — more than 71% 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 11 citations; the earlier surveys on file averaged 6. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens August 2027 — about 9 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was July 2026. Nursing homes nationally are typically surveyed 13–17 months after the last one (median 14), measured over 19,744 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 about three years in Virginia. How the window is measured
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3 inspection-and-testing tags have 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 cited for sprinkler inspection and testing in CMS’s current file are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Emergency preparedness
1 of the 23 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)
4 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 23 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 | 23 |
| Median facility in WY | 16 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| August 24, 2023 | 10 |
| October 17, 2024 | 2 |
| July 16, 2026 | 11 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 3 | 2026-07-16 |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | 2 | 2026-07-16 |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 2 | 2026-07-16 |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | 2 | 2026-07-16 |
| K-0271 | Have exits that are accessible at all times. | 2 | 2026-07-16 |
| K-0100 | Meet other general requirements. | 2 | 2026-07-16 |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | 1 | 2026-07-16 |
| K-0200 | Meet other general requirements. | 1 | 2026-07-16 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 7
- Egress Deficiencies 5
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 4
- Services Deficiencies 2
- Other 5
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 7 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 5 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 4 |
| Services Deficiencies | 2 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 2 |
| Construction Deficiencies | 2 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
July 16, 2026 — 11 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0100 | Meet other general requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 17, 2026) |
| K-0200 | Meet other general requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 17, 2026) |
| K-0271 | Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 28, 2026) |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 17, 2026) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 28, 2026) |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 17, 2026) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 17, 2026) |
| 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 17, 2026) |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 17, 2026) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 17, 2026) |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 17, 2026) |
October 17, 2024 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0222 | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 25, 2024) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 7, 2024) |
August 24, 2023 — 10 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0041 | Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 15, 2023) |
| K-0100 | Meet other general requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 15, 2023) |
| K-0223 | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 15, 2023) |
| K-0271 | Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 15, 2023) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 15, 2023) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 15, 2023) |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 15, 2023) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 15, 2023) |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 15, 2023) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 15, 2023) |
Reflects the CMS posting of October 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.