Wyoming at a Glance

Healthcare Licensing and Surveys licenses Wyoming nursing facilities and investigates complaints about quality of care and residents’ rights.

• Licenses and inspects Wyoming nursing facilities
• Receives complaints at 307-777-7123 or wdh-ohls@wyo.gov
• Investigates residents’ rights, abuse, and quality-of-care complaints

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Families can speak with a Wyoming nursing home lawyer to understand if rights may have been violated.

Wyoming resident rights include:

• Right to be treated with dignity and respect
• Right to be fully informed of their rights, condition, and charges
• Right to choose a physician and participate in care planning
• Right to refuse treatment
• Right to privacy and confidential records
• Right to voice grievances without retaliation
• Right to be free from abuse, neglect, and improper restraints
• Right to keep and use personal possessions
• Right to transfer and discharge protections with advance notice
• Right of access to the Long-Term Care Ombudsman

Source: 42 CFR § 483.10; Wyoming healthcare facility licensing rules

Phone: 307-287-7757 (regional toll-free: 1-800-856-4398)
Website: https://health.wyo.gov/admin/long-term-care-ombudsman-program/

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If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. To report nursing home abuse or neglect in Wyoming, contact Healthcare Licensing and Surveys.

Families can:

• Call HLS at 307-777-7123 or email wdh-ohls@wyo.gov
• Contact the state Long-Term Care Ombudsman at 307-287-7757
• Report suspected crimes to local law enforcement

Include the facility name, resident name, dates, injuries, witnesses, and photos if available.

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Families may be able to sue a Wyoming nursing home when poor care caused injury or death.

Common claims include:

• Personal injury: The resident was harmed by neglect or abuse.
• Wrongful death: Poor care contributed to the resident’s death.

Wyoming has strict legal deadlines, so families should speak with a nursing home abuse lawyer as soon as possible. Don’t wait — get started right now.

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Nursing home settlements and trial verdicts in Wyoming can vary depending on the situation. Some cases have resulted in payouts of more than $1 million.

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