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Nestled in the stunning mountains of Salt Lake City, Utah, Highland Care Center is a skilled nursing facility dedicated to providing personalized, holistic care to help residents on their journey back to health. With a supportive, family-oriented environment, the center offers tailored care plans designed to promote maximum independence while fostering an engaging community. Highland Care Center’s multifaceted approach combines 24/7 skilled nursing, physical therapy, and physician oversight to address the diverse needs of its residents.
From wound care and medication management to speech therapy and stroke recovery, the center’s experienced staff is committed to assisting residents in any way possible. Complemented by amenities like private rooms, restaurant-style dining, and beautiful courtyards, Highland Care Center strives to create a home-like atmosphere where residents can feel at ease and continue enjoying the lives they love. By addressing the mind, body, and spirit, the center’s holistic approach aims to help each individual reach optimal health and well-being.
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.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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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 |
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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.
| 26m per day | ▼ 13% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
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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 54m per day | ▼ 20% State avg: 2h 22m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day |
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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 51m per day | ▼ 19% State avg: 3h 31m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
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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.
| 14m per day | ▲ 100% State avg: 7m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
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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.
| 42m per day | ▼ 16% State avg: 50m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
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These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.61
49% better than Utah averageUtah average: 1.19
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.85
23% worse than Utah averageUtah average: 1.50
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
5.8%
67% better than Utah averageUtah average: 17.4%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
4.9%
58% better than Utah averageUtah average: 11.8%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than Utah averageUtah average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
47.8%
11% worse than Utah averageUtah average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
54.1%
7% better than Utah averageUtah average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
9.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Salt Lake City's city center to Highland Care Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 5.53 miles to nearest hospital (George E. Wahlen Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center)
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Highland Care Center is located in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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Highland Care Center is in the Holladay neighborhood of Salt Lake City.
Highland Care Center has a walk score of 63. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
According to UT state health department records, Highland Care Center's license expires on June 30, 2026.
Highland Care Center has 103 beds.
(801) 278-2839 will put you in contact with the team at Highland Care Center.
Highland Care Center is in Salt Lake County.
Highland Care Center is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.
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