Absaroka Senior Living

    2401 Cougar Ave, Cody, WY 82414
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Memory care community services

    • Mild cognitive impairment
    • Specialized memory care programming

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.35·(17)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.6
    • Staff

      4.5
    • Meals

      4.4
    • Amenities

      4.2
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • Clean, well-maintained facility
    • Professional nursing staff with 24-hour coverage
    • Compassionate and attentive CNAs and direct-care staff
    • Tailored care plans and clear family communication
    • Varied, high-quality meals and desserts
    • Robust, engaging activity program (games, Bingo, movies, outings, live entertainment)
    • Thoughtful recreation therapy and community entertainment
    • Well-laid-out resident rooms with large bathrooms and in-room amenities
    • Helpful and responsive maintenance and support staff
    • Smooth move-in process and welcoming community atmosphere
    • On-site services (library, beauty parlor) and multiple activity rooms
    • Scenic mountain views and attractive interior décor

    Cons

    • Perceived profit-driven operating model
    • Limited security monitoring and surveillance
    • Leadership and management communication concerns
    • Pricing increases and affordability concerns
    • Inconsistent medication-management practices and clinical oversight
    • Higher-than-expected hospital transfers and care transitions
    • Odor concerns in some areas
    • Inconsistent staff engagement and resident interaction
    • Communication tone and resident-relations practices
    • Outdated marketing materials and listing photos

    Summary of reviews

    Absaroka Senior Living receives consistent praise for its physical plant and daily life offerings. Reviewers commonly describe the facility as clean, well maintained and attractively remodeled, with appealing interior décor and mountain views. Resident rooms are noted for thoughtful bathroom layouts and in-room conveniences (small refrigerators, microwaves, snacks), and on-site amenities include a library, beauty parlor and multiple activity rooms. Maintenance and housekeeping are frequently characterized as responsive, contributing to an overall welcoming atmosphere and a smooth move-in experience for many families.

    Clinical care and staffing earn generally positive comments: reviewers highlight professional nursing staff with 24-hour coverage, compassionate CNAs, and staff who create tailored care plans with regular family communication. At the same time, there are operational concerns that prospective families should consider. Several reviewers raised issues related to medication-management practices and what they perceived as a higher-than-expected rate of hospital transfers; these items point to potential gaps in clinical oversight or care-transition coordination. There are also notes about inconsistent day-to-day staff engagement — while many staff are described as going above and beyond, others are perceived as less available.

    Dining and engagement are strengths for the community. The kitchen and chef receive repeated compliments for varied, well-prepared meals and desserts; meal timing and menu variety are noted positively. The activity program is extensive and diverse, including Bingo, games, puzzles, movies, van outings, live entertainment and structured recreation therapy. Reviewers describe an energetic calendar and readily available programming, which supports social engagement and a family-like community feel for many residents.

    Management and policy-level patterns are more mixed. Some reviewers express concern about a profit-driven operating model, rising pricing, and limited transparency around costs and contract terms. Leadership and director-level communication have been flagged in a subset of reviews as an area needing improvement, and there are isolated but serious claims regarding resident-relations practices and language used with families; these warrant direct discussion with facility leadership. Additional practical points raised include limited security monitoring/surveillance and instances of odor concerns in certain areas. Marketing materials and online photos may not reflect current facility appearance in every listing.

    Overall, Absaroka Senior Living presents as a clean, activity-rich community with many elements families value — attentive direct care staff, good food, and strong engagement opportunities. Prospective residents and their families would be advised to tour during meal and activity times, review medication-management and hospital-transfer protocols, ask for recent inspection or audit information, clarify pricing and contract terms, and discuss security and leadership/staffing practices with administrators to ensure the community’s operational characteristics match their expectations.

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    Location

    Absaroka Senior Living is located at 2401 Cougar Ave, Cody, WY, 82414.

    About Absaroka Senior Living

    Absaroka Senior Living is a single-story assisted living community in Cody, Wyoming, about 52 miles from the east entrance of Yellowstone National Park, and folks there live in private apartments that come in several floor plans like studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units, all with handicap-accessible bathrooms, mini refrigerators, and microwaves to make daily tasks a bit easier, so you don't have to worry about climbing stairs or dealing with crowded hallways. The community has nurses on site from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., with nurse assistants available all day and night, and there's always staff, including registered nurses and licensed practical nurses, rotating around to help, which can make families worry less about their loved ones' safety, and this gives residents help with things like bathing, dressing, and medication whenever they need it. Residents get three nutritional meals every day in a cozy, restaurant-style dining area with comfortable seating, and there's housekeeping and regular maintenance, so nobody has to fuss over chores or cleaning. Folks like sitting out on the covered patio with mountain views or gathering inside around the fireplace or TV for a movie night, and there's a library, beauty salon, activity room, family rooms, and open common areas throughout the building for visiting, relaxing, and spending time together. The place runs all kinds of activities, from Bingo, puzzles, arts and crafts, and game nights to group outings, field trips, scenic bus rides, and even veteran assemblies, and the activity calendar is full with social, educational, and recreational programs because staying active helps people feel better and more connected. Bus transportation is available for trips or appointments, guest and resident parking is provided, and the building's close to main buslines for family visits, so coming and going is about as easy as can be in a place like this. Memory care features help residents who might get confused or wander, and those who need a higher level of care or even therapy and rehabilitation services can get it since the community is licensed for Wyoming Assisted Living care. Every person gets a personalized care plan that staff develop alongside families, and there's a real focus on showing respect, kindness, and care for each resident, so people can keep their independence as much as possible while getting help when they need it. The culture in the building leans on friendship, a sense of community, and honoring everyone's story, and activities often focus on bringing people together with food, entertainment, and events, but residents are always welcome to quiet time too, with contemplation rooms available, so everyone can find their own comfort whether it's with a crowd or in a peaceful spot. While Absaroka Senior Living is not the biggest place around, it offers a warm, well-kept, and dependable environment, helping seniors hold on to their independence while staying safe and supported in their daily lives.

    People often ask...

    Absaroka Senior Living offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

    There are 23 photos of Absaroka Senior Living on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 2401 Cougar Ave, Cody, WY 82414.

    No, Absaroka Senior Living does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Wyoming, the Department of Health's Healthcare Licensing & Surveys program licenses care facilities and publishes licensure, complaint, and life-safety findings.

    License numberal-17
    StatusOpen
    Facility typeAssisted Living Facility

    Inspection Reports

    34

    Reports

    5

    Type A Citations

    2

    Type B Citations

    10

    Complaints

    17

    Years

    26 Jun 2026Revisit
    Verified that all prior deficiencies were corrected and no new noncompliance was found.
    02 Jun 2026Life Safety
    Investigated emergency preparedness and found that drills on egress and relocation were not conducted monthly, not performed on all shifts, and did not involve actual resident evacuations.
    • NFPA 101 Life Safety Code (2000 edition); Wyoming regulationsEmergency drills and relocation procedures
    20 Jan 2026Revisit
    Verified continued compliance with Life Safety Code requirements after a revisit; all previously cited deficiencies were corrected and no new noncompliance was found.
    08 Oct 2025Life Safety
    Found deficiencies related to fire alarm audibility, dampers, emergency planning, and evacuation drills.
    • —Fire Alarm Audibility and Resident Notification Devices
    • —Fire Damper Inspection and Maintenance
    • —Emergency Plan Review and Staff Training
    • —Fire Drills and Evacuation Capability
    29 Apr 2025Complaint
    Investigated a complaint and found no deficiencies identified.
    02 Jul 2024Complaint
    Found no deficiencies were identified in the complaint investigation conducted on 2024-07-02.
    25 Mar 2024Revisit
    Found no deficiencies.
    21 Feb 2024Life Safety
    Verified non-compliance due to improper emergency egress and relocation drills and related life-safety deficiencies.
    • 2000 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code; Wyoming Department of Health Ch 12Emergency Egress and Relocation Drills
    28 Jun 2023Complaint
    Concluded no deficiencies were identified after the complaint investigation.
    12 Sept 2022Revisit
    Concluded that all previously cited deficiencies were corrected and no new noncompliance was found.
    20 Apr 2022Complaint
    Identified deficiencies related to recordkeeping, handling of resident funds, and resident services/grievance processes.
    • —Protection and retention of resident records
    • —Resident transportation and activities
    • —Grievances and resident records accessibility
    22 Sept 2020Licensure
    Found no deficiencies related to the COVID-19 infection control survey.
    04 Oct 2018Revisit
    Concluded that all prior deficiencies were corrected and no new noncompliance was found.
    10 Sept 2018Revisit
    Found no deficiencies.
    13 Aug 2018Revisit
    Identified a life-safety code deficiency; the administrator acknowledged the deficiency and submitted an extension request to complete the required work.
    • 2006 NFPA 101 32.3.3.5.1, 9.7.1.1(1); 2002 NFPA 13 8.6.3.2.1Life Safety Code/Fire protection deficiency
    14 Jun 2018Life Safety
    Identified deficiencies in emergency lighting maintenance and fire sprinkler installation; testing and maintenance processes were not in compliance.
    • NFPA 101 Life Safety Code; Emergency LightingEmergency lighting
    • NFPA 101 Life Safety Code; NFPA Fire Sprinkler RequirementsFire sprinkler system not correctly installed
    13 Jun 2018Licensure
    Found that annual assessments were not completed as required and that food items were not properly labeled or dated; several residents’ ALF 102 assessments dated back to 2016 and staff were not aware of the requirement.
    • —ALF 102 guidance and periodic updates
    • —ALF 102 annual completion
    • —Core services – Food service and nutrition labeling
    18 May 2016Life Safety
    Found no deficiencies. The survey showed the building met Life Safety Code standards.
    04 Jun 2015Revisit
    Found no deficiencies. All corrective actions listed were completed.
    07 Apr 2015Life Safety
    Observed extension cords used in place of permanent wiring, along with insufficient ventilation and lacking backflow protection in a dispensing system.
    • NFPA Life Safety Code; NFPA 70Extension cords used in place of permanent wiring
    • IMC Life Safety CodeContinuous mechanical exhaust ventilation not working properly
    • NFPA Life Safety Code; NFPA 70Backflow prevention not provided for chemical dispensing system
    07 Apr 2015Life Safety
    Found deficiencies involving a self-closing door that would not latch, a cross‑connection risk due to hose connections, and use of extension cords in place of permanent wiring.
    • —Self-closing door latch not functioning
    • —Backflow prevention/cross-connection risk
    • —Electrical safety: extension cords used in place of permanent wiring
    04 Mar 2015Revisit
    Found no deficiencies.
    22 Jan 2015Complaint
    Found deficiencies related to unsafe storage of oxygen tanks; unsecured oxygen cylinders were observed in multiple instances affecting residents.
    • Type A—Oxygen tanks and gas cylinders must be stored safely
    22 Jan 2015Licensure
    Investigated a complaint and identified multiple deficiencies in safety and housekeeping, including heating system maintenance, storage of oxygen tanks, and general housekeeping practices.
    • —Continued from page 4 – housekeeping, safety, and facility maintenance deficiencies
    05 Jun 2013Revisit
    Investigated a complaint and identified deficiencies related to records and checks; corrective actions were noted with dates.
    • —Resident records checked
    19 Apr 2013Revisit
    Investigated a complaint and found deficiencies that were corrected by specific dates; follow-up confirmed improvements.
    • —Date corrected
    • —Date corrected
    28 Feb 2013Complaint
    Identified deficiencies related to elopement by a resident and inadequate reporting and oversight to ensure resident safety.
    • Chapter 12, Section 8Resident Elopement and Monitoring
    26 Feb 2013Life Safety
    The facility had life-safety deficiencies including corridor doors not maintaining proper smoke separation, inadequate separation of hazardous areas, missing or incomplete hood testing records, and problems with emergency lighting testing.
    • Type ANFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2000 EditionCorridor doors not providing proper smoke separation
    • Type BNFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2000 EditionHazardous areas not properly separated from use areas
    • Type ANFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2000 EditionKitchen hood testing records not maintained/updated
    • Type ANFPA 101 Life Safety Code, 2000 EditionEmergency lighting battery testing not documented
    30 Apr 2012Revisit
    Investigated deficiencies and noted corrective actions with dates; corrections were completed by 3/30/12.
    31 Jan 2012Life Safety
    The licensure review identified deficiencies in furnishings' flame retardant standards and in the secure storage of oxygen cylinders.
    • —Furnishings, Bedding, and Decorations (flame retardant standards)
    • —Oxygen cylinders secured
    07 Mar 2011Revisit
    Investigated and found no deficiencies. The record shows no violations cited.
    10 Feb 2011Life Safety
    Identified life-safety and electrical deficiencies: smoke barrier door headroom was inadequate and electrical outlets in wet locations lacked GFCI protection.
    • Type ANFPA 101 Life Safety Code; 32.3.3.6.1/32.3.3.6.2Smoke barrier doors headroom
    • Type BNFPA 70 National Electrical CodeGFCI protection for outlets in wet locations
    05 Jul 2009Revisit
    Investigated the allegation and documented follow-up actions.
    09 Jun 2009Life Safety
    Identified deficiencies related to the transfer and discharge policies and several life-safety concerns from observations during the survey.
    • Chapter 12, Section 7: Assisted Living Facility Core Services; (m) Facility Policies and Procedures (i) and (c)Policies and procedures for transfer/discharge not updated

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