Visitor Information

Directions
From Interstate 25/Hwy 85:
Take exit 78. At top of exit, turn east onto Cole Street. This will take you to 16th Street. Turn left on 16th Street, then turn right on Johnson. Platte County Memorial Hospital and Nursing Home is on the corner of Johnston & 14th street.

From downtown:
Drive south on 9th Street to South Street. Turn west (right) on South Street to 14th Street. Turn south (left) on 14th Street. We are on the corner of 14th & Johnston.

Parking
You will find hospital parking on 14th Street and nursing home parking on 15th Street.

Visitors
We recognize the importance and value of family and friends in the healing process.  During times when patient is not receiving direct nursing care or treatment, and the patient's condition will allow, two visitors may be at the bedside at any one time. 

• Visiting hours are 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Children are not restricted. Persons with respiratory or communicable diseases should not visit. Visitors for ICU and labor and delivery are limited. 

Smoke-free Policy
Platte County is a smoke-free facility. A designated smoking room is available for patients in the Nursing Home. Visitors are prohibited from smoking inside the facility and must go outside. Ask your nurse for allowable smoking locations.

History
Read about Platte County's history.

Organ and Tissue Donation
Becoming a Donor is a personal decision. In making that choice it is important for you to discuss this with your family, friends and physician while you're still in good health. 

According to the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act, anyone who is 18 or older and of sound mind, may become a donor when he/she dies. (Minors may become donors with parent's or guardian's consent.)

If you decide to become a donor, tell your family, physician and health care provider.  For more information contact: The Living Bank at 1-800-528-2971.

Community Partners
Meet our community partners.

Out of Town Patients and Visitors
Sue Sluss, Administrative Assistant is the contact person for out-of-town patients with families. She can be reached at (307) 322-3636.  Sue can provide lodging arrangement and Infomation on Platte County.

Mail
Patients can have mail delivered to:

(Patient's Name)
Platte County Memorial Hospital or Nursing Home
201 14th Street
Wheatland, WY 82201

Our volunteers will see that they receive it.