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Total health inspections
3
Utah average 3.5
Last Health inspection on Sep 2025
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Uintah Health Care Special Service District
Nursing Home
Uintah Health Care Special Service District
Nursing Home
Uintah Health Care Special Service District is a care center located in Vernal, Utah. It provides rehabilitation therapy, long-term care, and memory care services. The facility aims to maintain individual clients at their highest level of self-care and independence.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
110
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
35.9%
Residents per day (avg)
31
Occupancy rate
35.9%
Residents per day (avg)
31
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
53% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
22 days
Private pay
27% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
5 months
Medicaid
20% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
2 - 3 years
Finances and operations
Governmental home
County
Home revenue
$7.5M
Surplus of revenue
$199.5K
Governmental home
County
Home revenue
$7,473,056.00
Surplus of revenue
$199,458.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.2M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$4.1M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$7.3M
110-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
42 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
About this community
License Status
REGULATED
Facility Type
Nursing Care Facility
License Date
November 23, 1983
Additional licensing details
CMS Certification Number:
465092
County:
Uintah
Care Services
Rehabilitation Services
Memory Care
All Levels of Care
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Rehabilitation Therapy, Long Term Care Community, Memory Care Community
Inspection History
In Utah, the Department of Health and Human Services, Health Facility Licensing conducts regular onsite inspections to ensure compliance with state and federal healthcare standards.
3 visits/inspections
Latest inspection
Date:September 22, 2025
Type:Routine
2 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
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The information below is reported by the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, Health Facility Licensing.
Advanced Health Care of St George
+18%
+37%
-18%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
UT 84790
50
No
SWIGERT, JASON
57.7%
$9,903,627.00
$3,291,514.00
33.2%
42.50
5.1004
1
8
-
+18%+37%-18%
Coral Desert Rehabilitation and Care
-39%
-10%
-3%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
UT 84790
60
No
MILESTONE HEALTHCARE LLC
67.7%
$10,648,062.00
$5,113,422.00
48%
42.50
3.3340
-
13
-
-39%-10%-3%
Uintah Health Care Special Service District
+15%
+69%
-49%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
UT 84078
110
No
HATCH, ALICEN
35.9%
$5,155,321.00
$3,202,565.00
62.1%
30.80
6.3090
1
7
1
+15%+69%-49%
Cedar Health and Rehabilitation
-53%
-2%
-18%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
UT 84721
120
No
CEDAR CITY HEALTHCARE, INC.
57.5%
$9,424,977.00
$4,402,815.00
46.7%
76.60
3.6367
-
20
1
-53%-2%-18%
Four Corners Regional Care Center
-47%
+3%
-37%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
UT 84511
104
No
CASCADES AT FOUR CORNERS REHAB LLC
44.4%
$3,875,423.00
$1,727,210.00
44.6%
47.90
3.8467
2
26
2
-47%+3%-37%
Advanced Health Care of St George
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
UT 84790
Bed Count:
50
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
SWIGERT, JASON
CCN:
465190
Occupancy:
57.7%
Home Revenue:
$9,903,627.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,291,514.00
Payroll %:
33.2%
Avg Residents/Day:
42.50
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
5.1004
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
8
RN share vs State Avg:
+18%
+18%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+37%
+37%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-18%
-18%
Coral Desert Rehabilitation and Care
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
UT 84790
Bed Count:
60
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
MILESTONE HEALTHCARE LLC
CCN:
465160
Occupancy:
67.7%
Home Revenue:
$10,648,062.00
Payroll Costs:
$5,113,422.00
Payroll %:
48%
Avg Residents/Day:
42.50
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.3340
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
13
RN share vs State Avg:
-39%
-39%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-10%
-10%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-3%
-3%
Uintah Health Care Special Service District
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
UT 84078
Bed Count:
110
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
HATCH, ALICEN
CCN:
465092
Occupancy:
35.9%
Home Revenue:
$5,155,321.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,202,565.00
Payroll %:
62.1%
Avg Residents/Day:
30.80
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
6.3090
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
7
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
+15%
+15%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+69%
+69%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-49%
-49%
Cedar Health and Rehabilitation
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
UT 84721
Bed Count:
120
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
CEDAR CITY HEALTHCARE, INC.
CCN:
465143
Occupancy:
57.5%
Home Revenue:
$9,424,977.00
Payroll Costs:
$4,402,815.00
Payroll %:
46.7%
Avg Residents/Day:
76.60
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.6367
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
20
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
-53%
-53%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-2%
-2%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-18%
-18%
Four Corners Regional Care Center
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
UT 84511
Bed Count:
104
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
CASCADES AT FOUR CORNERS REHAB LLC
CCN:
465057
Occupancy:
44.4%
Home Revenue:
$3,875,423.00
Payroll Costs:
$1,727,210.00
Payroll %:
44.6%
Avg Residents/Day:
47.90
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.8467
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
2
Citations:
26
Severe Citations:
2
RN share vs State Avg:
-47%
-47%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+3%
+3%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-37%
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
67
Total Staff
66
Employees
1
Contractors
22,398
Total Hours (Quarter)
27
Avg Staff/Day
9.1
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 13 | 9.9 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 6 | 9.3 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 34 | 9.4 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
53 staff
9.5hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
2 staff
9hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
3 staff
3.5hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
2 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
5 staff
9.2hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
1 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
0.5%
of total hours from contractors
104 contractor hours this quarter
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 34 | 0 | 34 | 10,789 | 91 | 100% | 9.4 |
| Registered Nurse | 13 | 0 | 13 | 4,302 | 91 | 100% | 9.9 |
| Dietitian | 5 | 0 | 5 | 2,138 | 91 | 100% | 9.2 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2,068 | 90 | 99% | 9.3 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 946 | 62 | 68% | 7.8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 69% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 69% | 8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 485 | 47 | 52% | 10.3 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 455 | 60 | 66% | 7.6 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 2 | 1 | 3 | 208 | 58 | 64% | 3.5 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
7
Citations per inspection
2.33
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
6 of 7 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 7 resulted from complaint investigations.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
1
1
43% worse than Utah averageUtah average: 0.7
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than Utah averageUtah average: 2.5
1 critical citation
0 serious citations
6 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Quality of Care critical citation
Sep 25, 2025
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Feb 09, 2022
Corrected
Nursing Services moderate citation
Feb 09, 2022
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Feb 09, 2022
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: County Government
Resident Census by Payment Source
31
Total Residents
Medicare
4
(12.9%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
20
(64.5%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
7
(22.6%)
ⓘ
Specialized Care Beds
67
Total Specialty Beds
60.9%
of Bed Capacity
49
Alzheimer's / Dementia Beds ⓘ
44.5%
4
Hospice Beds ⓘ
3.6%
14
Other Specialized Rehab Beds ⓘ
12.7%
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Nurse Aide Training
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
11.9
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
11.9
28% worse than Utah averageUtah average: 9.3
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
22.4
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
22.4
12% worse than Utah averageUtah average: 20.1
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
22.6%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
22.6%
44% worse than Utah averageUtah average: 15.7%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
21.1%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
21.1%
In line with Utah averageUtah average: 21.3%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
23.6%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
23.6%
In line with Utah averageUtah average: 23.1%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.9%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.9%
65% better than Utah averageUtah average: 2.6%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.5%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.5%
40% better than Utah averageUtah average: 4.2%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
3.9%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
3.9%
87% worse than Utah averageUtah average: 2.1%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
12.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
12.5%
208% worse than Utah averageUtah average: 4.1%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
20.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
20.4%
24% worse than Utah averageUtah average: 16.5%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
46.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
46.8%
248% worse than Utah averageUtah average: 13.5%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
In line with Utah averageUtah average: 97.1%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
In line with Utah averageUtah average: 98.0%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.1%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.1%
7% better than Utah averageUtah average: 92.9%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than Utah averageUtah average: 1.1%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
10% better 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.
Penalties and fines
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)
Total fines amount
$43K
19% lower than Utah averageUtah average: $53K
Number of fines
1
48% fewer fines than Utah averageUtah average: 1.9
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
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
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$43K
Utah average
$53K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Sep 25, 2025
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Sep 25, 2025
$43K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Uintah Health Care Special Service District based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
35.9%
↑ 2.3pp vs 2022
Net Income
$199,458
↑ ~$1K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$4,921,299
↑ ~$558K vs 2022
Profit Margin
3.9%
↓ 0.5pp vs 2022
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