Polaris Rehabilitation And Care Center
Polaris Rehabilitation and Care Center in Cheyenne, WY — inspection on January 15, 2026.
Found 8 citations. Severity: Standard violations.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.
Inspection Findings
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.