Wind River Rehabilitation and Wellness in Riverton, WY

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Wind River Rehabilitation and Wellness is a medicare and medicaid certified nursing home in Riverton, Wyoming. It is located in Fremont county at 1002 Forest Dr, Riverton, Wyoming 82501. You can reach out to the office of Wind River Rehabilitation and Wellness via phone at (307) 856-9471. This skilled nursing facility has 81 federally certified beds with average occupancy rate of 72.35%. Its legal business name is North Big Horn Hospital District and has the following ownership type - For Profit - Corporation. It is part of Evergreen Healthcare Group, a chain of 44 nursing homes.

Wind River Rehabilitation and Wellness (Medicare CCN 535031) is certified by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and participates in both medicare and medicaid program. This means if you are part of medicare or medicaid program, you may consider this nursing facility for your medical needs. It was first certified by CMS in 1988 (38 years certified) and the last quality survey was conducted in June, 2025.

Contact Information

Wind River Rehabilitation and Wellness
1002 Forest Dr, Riverton, Wyoming 82501
(307) 856-9471

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Nursing Home Profile

NameWind River Rehabilitation and Wellness
Location1002 Forest Dr, Riverton, Wyoming
Certified ByMedicare and Medicaid
No. of Certified Beds81
Occupancy Rate72.35%
Medicare ID (CCN)535031
Legal Business NameNorth Big Horn Hospital District
Ownership TypeFor Profit - Corporation
ChainEvergreen Healthcare Group (44 nursing homes)
Chain Average Overall Rating2.5 out of 5

NPI Associated with this Nursing Home:

Nursing homes may have several NPI numbers. NPIs marked Confirmed are listed with Wind River Rehabilitation and Wellness in Medicare enrollment records; Possible ones were matched in NPPES by name, address or phone number, so please use them accordingly.

NPI Number1861366734
MatchConfirmed listed in Medicare enrollment records
Organization NameNorth Big Horn Hospital District
Doing Business AsWind River Rehabilitation and Wellness
Address1002 Forest Dr, Riverton, WY 82501
Phone Number307-856-9471

NPI Number1508241977
MatchPossible same name, address or phone number
Organization NameEmpres at Riverton, LLC
Doing Business AsWind River Rehabilitation and Wellness
Address1002 Forest Dr, Riverton, WY 82501
Phone Number307-856-9471

Quality Ratings:

Nursing homes vary in the quality of care and services they provide to their residents. The below quality ratings for Wind River Rehabilitation and Wellness are calculated from three sources - health inspection results, staffing data, and quality measure data. This information gives you an indication of the care Wind River Rehabilitation and Wellness give to their patients.
Ratings from Surveys (Inspections):
Ratings from Quality Measures:
Ratings from Staffing Data:
Overall Rating:

Staffing and Staff Turnover:

Staffing hours per resident per day and staff turnover of Wind River Rehabilitation and Wellness, from the payroll data it reports to CMS, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Staffing MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day3.243.86
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day0.70.69
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day0.360.86
Nurse aide hours per resident per day2.182.32
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend2.973.42
RN hours per resident per day on the weekend0.430.48
Physical therapist hours per resident per day0.010.07
Total nursing staff turnover54.7%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover16.7%42.9%
Number of administrators who have left the nursing home00.5

Complaints, Fines and Penalties:

Cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation of residents (Care Compare abuse icon)No
Number of Fines1
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars$25,984
Number of Payment Denials0
Total Number of Penalties1

Health Inspections:

In its most recent inspection cycle (standard health inspection in June, 2025, plus any complaint inspections), inspectors cited Wind River Rehabilitation and Wellness for 11 health deficiencies (national average: 9.3). The 30 most recent of its 36 citations since 2022 are listed below.

DateDeficiencyHarm LevelStatus
May 21, 2026Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by May 23, 2026
May 21, 2026Keep complete, dated laboratory records in the resident's record.
F0775, Administration, Complaint inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by May 23, 2026
Feb 5, 2026Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedPast non-compliance (already corrected)
Feb 5, 2026Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Complaint inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Feb 6, 2026
Jun 26, 2025Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
F0584, Resident Rights, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Jul 21, 2025
Jun 26, 2025Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Jul 21, 2025
Jun 26, 2025Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection		Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Jul 21, 2025
Jun 26, 2025Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558, Resident Rights, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jul 21, 2025
Jun 26, 2025Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
F0679, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jul 21, 2025
Jun 26, 2025Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedPast non-compliance (already corrected)
Jun 26, 2025Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jul 21, 2025
Nov 14, 2024Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Complaint inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Dec 11, 2024
Nov 14, 2024Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Dec 11, 2024
Nov 14, 2024Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Dec 11, 2024
Nov 14, 2024Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755, Pharmacy Service, Complaint inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Dec 11, 2024
Mar 14, 2024Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection		Actual harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 19, 2024
Mar 14, 2024Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
F0697, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection		Actual harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 19, 2024
Mar 14, 2024Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, widespreadCorrected by Apr 19, 2024
Mar 14, 2024Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
F0921, Environmental, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection		Potential for harm, widespreadCorrected by Apr 19, 2024
Mar 14, 2024Ensure 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.
F0803, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection		Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Apr 19, 2024
Mar 14, 2024Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550, Resident Rights, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 19, 2024
Mar 14, 2024Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
F0585, Resident Rights, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 19, 2024
Mar 14, 2024Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 19, 2024
Mar 14, 2024Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 19, 2024
Mar 14, 2024Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection		Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 19, 2024
Dec 8, 2022Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
F0725, Nursing and Physician Services, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, widespreadCorrected by Jan 15, 2023
Dec 8, 2022Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Jan 15, 2023
Dec 8, 2022Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Jan 15, 2023
Dec 8, 2022Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Jan 15, 2023
Dec 8, 2022Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection		Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Jan 15, 2023

Quality of Resident Care:

These quality measures of Wind River Rehabilitation and Wellness, from the regular health assessments of its residents, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Quality MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased17.4413.87
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight3.455.19
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder00.82
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection1.561.59
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms1.5812.8
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained00.13
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury1.023.23
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine85.293.55
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine44.1582.04
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication11.56
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened14.7814.07
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication11.2419.52
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine94.2395.46
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine41.0779.75
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers1.034.62
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence28.6119.01
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication18.3715.38

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