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Health Inspection

Polaris Rehabilitation And Care Center

Inspection Date: January 15, 2026
Total Violations 8
Facility ID 535025
Location Cheyenne, WY
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Inspection Findings

F-Tag F0605

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center in Cheyenne, WY for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0605 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-01-15.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

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F-Tag F0637

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center in Cheyenne, WY for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0637 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-01-15.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

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F-Tag F0693

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center in Cheyenne, WY for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0693 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-01-15.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

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F-Tag F0729

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center in Cheyenne, WY for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0729 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-01-15.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

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F-Tag F0756

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center in Cheyenne, WY for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0756 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-01-15.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

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F-Tag F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center in Cheyenne, WY for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0761 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-01-15.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

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F-Tag F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center in Cheyenne, WY for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0812 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-01-15.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

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F-Tag F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center in Cheyenne, WY for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0880 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-01-15.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 8 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.

📋 Inspection Summary

Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center in Cheyenne, WY inspection on recent inspection.

Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.

What this means: Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. All deficiencies must be corrected within required timeframes and are subject to follow-up verification.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in Cheyenne, WY, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.
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