3/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
3/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Sandstone Canyon Rim is the epitome of high-standard living for seniors. From short-term rehabilitation and physical therapy to skilled nursing care, the facility is equipped to cater to a diverse range of needs. Whether orthopedic rehabilitation to aid in joint surgery recovery, comprehensive rehabilitation to promote independence, ventilator care for respiratory needs, or behavioral health services for emotional well-being, Sandstone Canyon Rim leaves no stone unturned in providing top-notch care.
The facility prides itself on its team of skilled nursing professionals available 24/7 to provide expert care, including post-operative recovery, wound care, and chronic disease management. With a dedicated respiratory therapy staff available around the clock and expertise in IV therapy, seniors can trust that their health needs are handled with utmost attention. Pain management is also a top priority at Sandstone Canyon Rim, ensuring seniors can find comfort and relief in their golden years.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 19th out of 80 homes in Utah for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 53m per day | ▼ 25% State avg: 1h 11m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 29m per day | ■ Avg State avg: 29m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 1h 55m per day | ▼ 16% State avg: 2h 17m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 2h 44m per day | ▼ 19% State avg: 3h 23m per day · National avg: 3h 27m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 0m per day | ▼ 95% State avg: 6m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 27m per day | ▼ 46% State avg: 51m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
0% compared with Utah average
8% better than Utah average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
14 total: 13 full-time employees and 1 contractor.
14
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.4 hoursAssists with medical care and medications.
12 total: 9 full-time employees and 3 contractors.
12
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.1 hoursHelps with daily care and mobility.
36 total: 33 full-time employees and 3 contractors.
36
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.8 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
1,756 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 33 | 3 | 36 | 11,303 | 92 | 100% | 9.8 |
| Registered Nurse | 13 | 1 | 14 | 3,054 | 92 | 100% | 8.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 9 | 3 | 12 | 2,842 | 91 | 99% | 9.1 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,672 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 892 | 90 | 98% | 7.5 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 62 | 67% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 406 | 69 | 75% | 5.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 150 | 49 | 53% | 3 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 3 | 3 | 41 | 27 | 29% | 1.5 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 5 | 5 | 32 | 26 | 28% | 1.1 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 5 | 5 | 30 | 8 | 9% | 3.7 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1% | 3.3 |
Includes penalties issued in 2024
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
87% lower than Utah averageUtah average: $53K
48% fewer fines than Utah averageUtah average: 1.9
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Utah averageUtah average: 0.3
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Dec 16, 2024 · $7K
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Dec 16, 2024Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
7.8
16% better than Utah averageUtah average: 9.3
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
14.8
26% better than Utah averageUtah average: 20.1
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
17.7%
13% worse than Utah averageUtah average: 15.7%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
10.6%
50% better than Utah averageUtah average: 21.3%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
16.1%
30% better than Utah averageUtah average: 23.1%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.1%
21% better than Utah averageUtah average: 2.6%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.0%
6% better than Utah averageUtah average: 4.2%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.7%
67% better than Utah averageUtah average: 2.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.0%
22% worse than Utah averageUtah average: 4.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
5.6%
66% better than Utah averageUtah average: 16.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
6.3%
53% better than Utah averageUtah average: 13.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.6%
In line with Utah averageUtah average: 97.1%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.3%
In line with Utah averageUtah average: 98.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
87.3%
6% worse than Utah averageUtah average: 92.9%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.4%
28% worse than Utah averageUtah average: 1.1%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
84.6%
7% worse than Utah averageUtah average: 91.0%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
13% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
23% of new residents, often for short stays.
63% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
40Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for Sandstone Canyon Rim from 2012–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs.
Rank #55 / 77Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 55th out of 77 homes in Utah. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Utah average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Rankings are based only on facilities in Utah that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay.
Rank #58 / 77Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 58th out of 77 homes in Utah. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Utah average. Well-run Utah facilities typically land around 52–58% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Rankings are based only on facilities in Utah that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Most new residents arrive under Medicaid (63% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 5 - 6 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
5.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Salt Lake City's city center to Sandstone Canyon Rim's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 4.25 miles to nearest hospital (George E. Wahlen Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center)
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Sandstone Canyon Rim is located in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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Sandstone Canyon Rim has a walk score of 64. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Sandstone Canyon Rim's occupancy is 45.6%.
Sandstone Canyon Rim is registered as a for-profit.
Sandstone Canyon Rim is located at 2730 E 3300 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84109.
(801) 487-0896 will put you in contact with the team at Sandstone Canyon Rim.
Yes — Sandstone Canyon Rim is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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