Westward Heights Care Center

    150 Caring Way, Lander, WY, 82520
    4.6 · 8 reviews
    • Independent living
    • Assisted living
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    5.0

    Spotless, home-like care with compassion

    I moved my loved one here and feel completely at ease - the place is spotless, home-like, and residents are out and about. The staff are professional, compassionate, and truly attentive, providing personalized care and a smooth transition; I highly recommend this facility.

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

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

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

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

    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

    4.63 · 8 reviews

    Overall rating

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

      4.6
    • Staff

      4.6
    • Meals

      4.6
    • Amenities

      4.6
    • Value

      4.6

    Pros

    • professional, well-trained staff
    • compassionate and caring caregivers
    • strong relationship-building with residents
    • home-like, comfortable environment
    • frequently recommended by families
    • encourages family visits and involvement
    • engaging activities (e.g., painting)
    • supportive staff during transitions
    • individualized/personalized care plans
    • consistent quality care
    • safe and secure setting
    • clean and well-maintained facility
    • positive, welcoming atmosphere
    • residents are active and out and about
    • attentive to residents and families
    • accommodating and flexible staff
    • professional and well-run operations
    • big-hearted, warm team

    Cons

    • removal/reduction of therapy services mentioned
    • removal/reduction of assistance/services mentioned
    • occasional changes to services that concern families

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment from these review summaries is strongly positive, with repeated emphasis on compassionate, professional staff and a homelike, safe environment. Multiple reviewers highlight the facility as being well-run and staffed by people who build relationships with residents—descriptions such as "professional," "compassionate," "big-hearted," and "attentive" appear throughout. Families frequently recommend the center and call it a "Godsend," which indicates a high level of trust and satisfaction with the day-to-day care and the facility’s culture.

    Care quality emerges as a central strength. Reviews consistently note individualized and personalized care plans, along with quality clinical attention described as "excellent care" and "great care." Several comments indicate a smooth transition into the facility and that residents and families feel supported during moves. Reviewers specifically say residents feel at home and secure, which suggests both physical safety measures and consistent caregiving practices that promote resident confidence.

    Staffing and interpersonal dynamics are standout themes. Reviewers repeatedly praise the staff for being compassionate, relationship-focused, and supportive to both residents and families. Staffing is described as attentive and accommodating; families mention staff support during visits and transitions, as well as responsiveness to family concerns. The operation of the facility is noted as professional, which, combined with descriptors like "big-hearted team," points to a balance of efficient management and warm bedside manner.

    Facility environment and services are also positively reported. The building and common areas are called "very clean" and the atmosphere is described as pleasant—residents are observed "out and about," suggesting active programming and accessible communal spaces. At least one specific activity (painting) is mentioned, pointing to engagement opportunities that foster creativity and family participation. Safety and security are explicitly mentioned, further reinforcing the perception of a well-managed living environment.

    Management and operations receive favorable mentions, but there is a limited pattern of concerns worth noting. A few summaries reference removal or reduction of therapy services and removal of assistance; while reviewers still often say "care otherwise fine," these mentions indicate that some families experienced changes to the level or type of services provided. The summaries do not provide detail about frequency, duration, or causes of these changes, but the repeated mention suggests it is the primary area of negative feedback across the reviews. Families may want clearer communication about any service adjustments, and prospective residents should ask management about typical therapy and assistance availability and policies for changes.

    Notably absent from the summaries is substantial commentary on dining quality, medication management specifics, or pricing/financial matters. Because those topics are not raised, no positive or negative conclusions can be drawn from these reviews on those aspects. Given the overall tenor of the feedback, the strongest and most reliable impressions from these reviews center on excellent interpersonal care, cleanliness, safety, active programming, and professional operations, tempered by occasional service reductions that warrant clarification.

    In conclusion, Westward Heights Care Center is consistently described as a compassionate, clean, and well-run facility where residents feel at home and families feel supported. The dominant themes—professional and caring staff, individualized attention, a welcoming atmosphere, and active engagement—make it highly recommended by those who reviewed it. Prospective residents and families should, however, ask specific questions about therapy and assistance services and how the facility communicates and manages any changes to those services to ensure expectations align with current offerings.

    Location

    Map showing location of Westward Heights Care Center

    About Westward Heights Care Center

    Westward Heights Care Center sits in the heart of Wyoming near Lander and offers a range of senior care services for up to 60 people, so whether someone's looking for independent living, assisted living, memory care for Alzheimer's and dementia, skilled nursing, or something like hospice or respite care, the staff tries to cover quite a bit under one roof, and they handle things like Medicare since the place is Medicare certified and has a partnership with CMS, which takes some of the paperwork and worry off families' hands. The care community has over 45 years of service to folks, winning more than 65 awards since 1996, including Silver and Bronze National Quality Awards from AHCA | NCAL and a five-star rating from Medicare.gov, so that tells a bit about how people outside the place have rated the care there, and being named a certified Great Place to Work through May 2026 shows the staff tend to stay, which can make a difference for people who like familiar faces. Residents have access to therapies like physical, speech, and occupational therapy along with restorative programs for everyone who needs to work on moving around or recovering from something, and for those who need extra help after a hospital stay, short-term rehab, long-term care, and skilled nursing are all here, and families who just need a little break can use respite care, while hospice care can also be arranged for people nearing the end of life. The community's been set up as a continuing care retirement community, so as care needs change, folks don't have to move to another building, and pricing and availability are listed on their website, along with photos and a way to arrange tours for anyone wanting to see the place in person or online, plus the Seniorly website gives a community score if someone's comparing places. The staff at Westward Heights Care Center focus on personalized care, making sure everyone feels important, and while details like room size or exact meals aren't spelled out here, the center does have therapies, adult day care, home health, and options for both independent and assisted living, so people have choices depending on what kind of help they need.

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