Nursing HomeFort Washakie, WYCMS 535050Updated September 25, 2026

Morning Star Care CenterDeficiencies, fines & AHCA inspection record

Searching for Morning Star Care Center deficiencies? This landing page summarizes Florida AHCA and CMS inspection data for this nursing home in Fort Washakie, WY: Class I–IV counts, complaints, and a dated timeline of public findings so you can tour with clearer questions.

On this page: Class I–IV totals, and 17 dated timeline events.

Inspection snapshot

At a glance

Public AHCA Class I–IV rollup and CMS survey detail for Morning Star Care Center.

Deficiencies
17
Moderate inspection concerns
Complaints
0
None on current rollup
Recorded fines
$0
No fine amount on file
Risk level
Moderate
Moderate inspection concerns
Moderate inspection concerns

Morning Star Care Center has enough citations or fines to warrant a careful read of inspection history, especially recurring categories.

17total
  • Class I0
  • Class II0
  • Class III16
  • Class IV0

Findings by AHCA class

Class I0
Class II0
Class III16
Class IV0
  • 16 Class III citations: Class III citations are the most common serious rollup. Patterns over time matter more than a single count.
  • Most common CMS category on file: Assessment & care planning (4).

Morning Star Care Center deficiency timeline

Dated findings, fines, corrections, and license milestones · 17 events on record. Newest first.

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  1. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms

    F0641: Resident Assessment and Care Planning

    Assessment & care planning

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected May 22, 2025

  2. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)Complaint-relatedcms

    F0622: Resident Rights

    Resident rights

    Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

    Corrected Nov 22, 2024

  3. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)Complaint-relatedcms

    F0745: Quality of Life and Care

    Quality of life & care

    Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

    Corrected Nov 22, 2024

  4. Fine $5,168cms

    CMS fine

    Civil money penalty recorded in CMS Nursing Home Compare.

  5. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (E)cms

    F0758: Pharmacy Service

    Pharmacy services

    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

    Corrected Mar 1, 2024

  6. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms

    F0578: Resident Rights

    Resident rights

    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

    Corrected Mar 1, 2024

  7. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms

    F0661: Resident Assessment and Care Planning

    Assessment & care planning

    Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

    Corrected Mar 1, 2024

  8. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms

    F0697: Quality of Life and Care

    Quality of life & care

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Corrected Mar 1, 2024

See all 17 timeline events for Morning Star Care Center

AHCA deficiency types explained

Florida groups assisted living violations into four classes by how serious the risk is to residents (Fla. Stat. §§ 408.813, 429.19).

Class I: Imminent danger

0 on record

Conditions that present an imminent danger to residents or a substantial probability of death or serious physical or emotional harm.

Typical ALF fine: $5,000-$10,000 per violation (ALF). Highest severity. Must be corrected quickly, often within 24 hours.

Class II: Direct threat

0 on record

Conditions that directly threaten the physical or emotional health, safety, or security of residents (short of Class I).

Typical ALF fine: $1,000-$5,000 per violation (ALF). Direct risk to resident well-being; fines apply even after correction.

Class III: Indirect or potential threat

16 on record

Conditions that indirectly or potentially threaten resident health, safety, or security.

Typical ALF fine: $500-$1,000 per violation (ALF). Potential harm if left uncorrected; correction deadlines are specified.

Class IV: No direct resident threat

0 on record

Conditions related to operations, reports, or paperwork that do not threaten resident health, safety, or security.

Typical ALF fine: $100-$200 per violation (ALF). Lowest severity; often administrative. Fines may be waived if corrected on time.

Findings by deficiency type

CMS health survey categories for this community, ranked by how often they appear in our detail records.

Assessment & care planning

4 citations

Poor assessments can lead to missed needs, falls, or hospital transfers.

Ask: Are care plans current and matched to the resident's needs?

Pharmacy services

4 citations

Medication errors are a leading source of preventable harm.

Ask: How are medications ordered, stored, and administered?

Quality of life & care

3 citations

Covers hands-on care quality, activities, and dignity of daily living.

Ask: What daily care standards failed, and how were they fixed?

Resident rights

2 citations

Rights citations often involve consent, privacy, or grievance handling.

Ask: How are privacy, dignity, and choice protected?

Abuse, neglect & exploitation

2 citations

These citations relate to resident protection and mandatory reporting.

Ask: How does the community prevent and report abuse or neglect?

Infection control

1 citation

Weak infection control raises outbreak risk for frail residents.

Ask: What infection prevention practices failed inspection?

Morning Star Care Center deficiency FAQ

Common questions families ask when researching Morning Star Care Center inspection history in Fort Washakie, WY.

Does Morning Star Care Center have deficiencies?

Yes. Morning Star Care Center has 17 public deficiencies on the AHCA/CMS totals we track. Review the class breakdown and timeline on this page for dates and categories.

How many deficiencies does Morning Star Care Center have?

Morning Star Care Center has 17 deficiencies on the public totals we track.

What do AHCA deficiency classes mean for Morning Star Care Center?

Florida grades assisted living deficiencies Class I through IV by how serious the risk is to residents. Class I is imminent danger; Class IV is typically paperwork with no direct resident threat. Use the class chart on this page to see how this community's totals break down.

Are there fines or complaints for Morning Star Care Center?

No fines or complaints appear on the current public rollup for Morning Star Care Center. Confirm with the latest AHCA facility profile.

Where do these deficiency numbers come from?

Totals combine Florida AHCA Health Finder class rollups with CMS Nursing Home Compare deficiency and penalty records where a CMS certification number is available.

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Morning Star Care Center deficiency data is compiled from Florida AHCA public facility comparison fields and CMS Provider Data Catalog where available (page data refreshed September 25, 2026). Facilities may contest findings; always verify with the latest official inspection report before making a care decision.