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Switchpoint Canyon Rim is a residential community in Salt Lake City, Utah, offering supportive living services for older adults in a structured, community-focused environment. Operated by Friends of Switchpoint Inc., the community is designed to help residents maintain dignity, independence, and meaningful connections while receiving personalized assistance with daily living. Serving 35 residents with a 43-bed capacity, the community is currently operating at approximately 81% occupancy, which is higher than the Utah average of 70.1%.
The community has undergone three inspections, with the most recent inspection on March 14, 2025, which identified two deficiencies related to incident report submissions and fire drill documentation. A total of three deficiencies have also been cited throughout the inspection cycle, which is significantly lower than the state average of 14. Documentation issues are the most common violation reported. However, no fines or enforcement actions were reported.
The community provides assisted living support that includes personal care assistance, medication management, meal preparation, housekeeping, laundry services, and organized activity programming. Staff members work closely with residents and families to develop individualized service plans tailored to each person’s needs, preferences, and abilities. Recreational activities, wellness initiatives, social gatherings, and therapeutic programs are also available to support emotional, physical, and social well-being. Activities and outings also encourage participation, engagement, and continued connection with the surrounding community. The community also promotes ongoing involvement with family members and supportive relationships that contribute to a strong sense of belonging.
Switchpoint Canyon Rim maintains a smaller-scale environment that allows for personalized attention and meaningful resident-staff relationships, appealing to families seeking supportive residential care in Salt Lake City.
Higher than the Utah average: 70.1%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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Utah state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 3 | 14 | This facility has 79% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Utah nursing home (3 vs. UT avg 14).↓ 79% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2024.
| 1.5 | 7 | This facility has 79% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Utah nursing home (1.5 vs. UT avg 7).↓ 79% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 1 | 4.7 | This facility has 79% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Utah nursing home (1 vs. UT avg 4.7).↓ 79% better |
Inspections
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 3 | 3 | This facility has total inspections in line with the Utah average (3 vs. UT avg 3).— At avg |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on March 14, 2025, identified two deficiencies related to incident report submissions and fire drill documentation. Earlier inspections showed a single deficiency involving the timely submission of required program policies before implementation. Inspectors cited documentation issues as the main theme across reports, with no fines or enforcement actions listed in the available reports. No complaint investigations were noted in the reports. The pattern suggests ongoing attention to documentation practices, with some improvement efforts evident in plans to address fire drill records.
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4.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Salt Lake City's city center to Friends of Switchpoint, Inc DBA Switchpoint Canyon Rim's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Friends of Switchpoint, Inc DBA Switchpoint Canyon Rim is located in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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Friends of Switchpoint, Inc DBA Switchpoint Canyon Rim has a walk score of 60. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
According to UT state health department records, Friends of Switchpoint, Inc DBA Switchpoint Canyon Rim's license expires on April 30, 2026.
Friends of Switchpoint, Inc DBA Switchpoint Canyon Rim's occupancy is 81%.
Friends of Switchpoint, Inc DBA Switchpoint Canyon Rim has 43 beds.
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Friends of Switchpoint, Inc DBA Switchpoint Canyon Rim is located at 1871 East 3300 South.
(435) 429-1084 will put you in contact with the team at Friends of Switchpoint, Inc DBA Switchpoint Canyon Rim.
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