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Sandstone South Lake
Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Salt Lake City, UT
CMS overall rating Info 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.
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Sandstone South Lake

Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Salt Lake City, UT
CMS overall rating Info 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.
2472 S 300 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84115 View map
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Overview of Sandstone South Lake

Sandstone South Lake, located in Salt Lake City of Utah, is a senior living community and skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility that provides quality healthcare and worry-free living. As a part of the Sandstone Health Care Group, the community upholds its standards in providing quality skilled nursing services, comprehensive rehabilitation, and other medical services to their residents and patients alike, making it an optimal setting for seniors who are also in search of comprehensive healthcare.
Sandstone South Lake also offers a spectrum of amenities and activities meticulously crafted to enhance the overall well-being of its residents. Their thoughtfully designed accommodations, recreational programs, and state-of-the art facilities, ensures a seamless integration of medical expertise with a commitment to personalized care.

Facility Direct Line (725) 567-0700

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info 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.
▼ 70.2% Below UT avg. ▼ 70.2% Below UT avg.UT average: 3.4Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info 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.
▼ 64.1% Below UT avg. ▼ 64.1% Below UT avg.UT average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info 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.
▼ 2.7% Below UT avg. ▼ 2.7% Below UT avg.UT average: 3.1Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info 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.
▼ 8.1% Below UT avg. ▼ 8.1% Below UT avg.UT average: 4.4Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours Info 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.

Hours per resident per day vs Utah averages

Rank #55 / 69Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 55th out of 69 homes we track in Utah for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Utah average, with a ranking across 69 Utah facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Utah that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Total nursing care Info This home is ranked 55th out of 69 homes we track 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.

3h 7m

16% below state avg
Staff type
Hours / day / resident
vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info 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.
1h 10m
Avg State avg: 1h 11m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info 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.
16m
−45% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info 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 41m
−29% State avg: 2h 22m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info 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 39m
−25% State avg: 3h 31m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info 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.
3m
−51% State avg: 7m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info 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.
58m
+16% State avg: 50m per day · National avg: 29m per day

4 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric: Weekend RN is +16% above Utah average

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 140 Rank #9 / 72Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 9th out of 72 homes we track in Utah for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Utah facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Utah that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #11 / 81Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 11th out of 81 homes we track in Utah for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Utah facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Utah that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
73 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #30 / 59Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 30th out of 59 homes we track in Utah for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Utah average, with its Statewide rank out of 59. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Utah that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
72.7% This home usually has availability
Similar to the Utah average: 70.9%
Residents per day (avg) Info The average number of residents living at this facility on a given day. CMS calculates this figure from the facility's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments and uses this value for other measures like Hours Per Resident Per Day (HPRD) and 5-Star Staffing rating.
102
Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
119 days

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CMS Health Inspection History

Inspections Since 2022 · 4 years of data

Includes all CMS health inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.

Total health inspections 3

Utah average 3.4

Last Health inspection on Jun 2025

Total health citations
57 Rank #61 / 70Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 61st out of 70 homes we track in Utah for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Utah State average, with a ranking across all 70 UT facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Utah that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Utah average 26.7

Citations per inspection
19 Rank #67 / 70Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 67th out of 70 homes we track in Utah for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Utah mean across 70 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Utah that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Utah average 7.69

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

54 of 57 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 3 of 57 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 4 years)
Critical health citations
2
233% worse than Utah average

Utah average: 0.6

Serious health citations
7
180% worse than Utah average

Utah average: 2.5

2 critical citations Utah average: 0.6
7 serious citations Utah average: 2.5
48 moderate citations Utah average: 23.5
0 minor citations Utah average: 0.1
Citations history (last 4 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Jun 19, 2025
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Jun 19, 2025
Corrected
Administration moderate citation Jun 19, 2025
Corrected
Administration moderate citation Jun 19, 2025
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.

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 166
Employees 135
Contractors 31
Staff to resident ratio 1.43 : 1
33% fewer staff per resident than Utah average
Utah average ratio: 2.14 : 1 Utah average ratio: 2.14 : 1See full Utah ranking
Avg staff/day 57
Average shift 7.8 hours
0% compared with Utah average
Utah average: 7.9 hours Utah average shift: 7.9 hoursSee full Utah ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 40,889

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info 41 total: 36 full-time employees and 5 contractors. 41
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.1 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info All 15 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 15
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.6 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info 80 total: 70 full-time employees and 10 contractors. 80
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.4 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

8.8%

3,593 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 10 Registered Nurse: 5 Physical Therapy Aide: 5 Speech Language Pathologist: 4 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Qualified Social Worker: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant70108020,01692100%7.4
Registered Nurse3654111,29792100%9.1
Licensed Practical Nurse150152,8949199%8.6
Medication Aide/Technician3031,5439199%9.2
Other Dietary Services Staff3031,5348896%7.8
Administrator1015126470%8
Nurse Practitioner1015126470%8
Physical Therapy Aide0554996874%6
Dental Services Staff1014886166%8
Clinical Nurse Specialist1014665358%8.8
Respiratory Therapy Technician0334507885%5.6
Speech Language Pathologist0442136065%3.2
Qualified Social Worker0112056672%3.1
Nurse Aide in Training4042003033%6.1
Physical Therapy Assistant033604650%1.3
80 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
41 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
15 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 99%
3 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 99%
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Penalties and fines

Includes penalties issued in 2024-2025

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 $31K Rank #55 / 75Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 55th out of 75 homes we track in Utah for federal fines. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Utah average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 75 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Utah that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
41% lower than Utah average

Utah average: $53K

Number of fines 2
In line with Utah average

Utah average: 1.9

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Utah average

Utah average: 0.3

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $31K
Utah average $53K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

2 penalties in the past 3 years

Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jun 19, 2025
$13K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jan 25, 2024
$18K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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 Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 8.8
6% better than Utah average

Utah average: 9.3

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 18.3
9% better than Utah average

Utah average: 20.1

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly above average Utah avg: 4.0 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 22.0%
40% worse than Utah average

Utah average: 15.7%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 15.3%
28% better than Utah average

Utah average: 21.3%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 17.5%
24% better than Utah average

Utah average: 23.1%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.2%
54% better than Utah average

Utah average: 2.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 4.9%
15% worse than Utah average

Utah average: 4.2%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.7%
18% better than Utah average

Utah average: 2.1%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 0.5%
88% better than Utah average

Utah average: 4.1%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 13.1%
20% better than Utah average

Utah average: 16.5%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 16.1%
20% worse than Utah average

Utah average: 13.5%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
In line with Utah average

Utah average: 97.1%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 95.9%
In line with Utah average

Utah average: 98.0%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.22
In line with Utah average

Utah average: 1.19

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.63
9% worse than Utah average

Utah average: 1.50

Short-stay resident measures
Average Utah avg: 3.3 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.7%
7% better than Utah average

Utah average: 92.9%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.6%
41% better than Utah average

Utah average: 1.1%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 90.1%
In line with Utah average

Utah average: 91.0%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 15.5%
11% better than Utah average

Utah average: 17.4%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 14.8%
25% worse than Utah average

Utah average: 11.8%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 2.5%
225% worse than Utah average

Utah average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 36.7%
32% worse than Utah average

Utah average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 59.7%
18% better than Utah average

Utah average: 50.6%

Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

14% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 27 days

Private pay

40% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

46% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 6 - 7 months

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 116
Medicare
5
4.3% of residents
Medicaid
109
94% of residents
Private pay or other
2
1.7% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

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.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.

Government
Operated by a hospital district.
Net patient revenue Info 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."
$13.9M
Net patient income Info 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."
$3.1M
Government Operated by a hospital district.
Net patient revenue Info 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."
$13.9M Rank #13 / 71Net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 13th out of 71 homes we track in Utah. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the Utah average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Utah that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Net patient income Info 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."
$3.1M
Other income Info 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.
$157.4K
Payroll costs Info 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 #28 / 71Payroll costs — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 28th out of 71 homes we track in Utah. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the Utah average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Utah that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
$4.9M 35.1% of net patient revenue Info 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 #61 / 69Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 61st out of 69 homes we track in Utah. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Utah average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Utah that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other operating costs Info 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).
$5.9M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$10.7M
How we calculate these figures

This home is owned by Slc Valley Nursing & Rehab LLC

Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services authority — CMS Certification Number: 465146

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Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

New residents most often arrive under Medicaid (46% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 6 - 7 months.

Admissions
288 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 14%
Private pay 40%
Medicaid 46%
Discharges
269 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 7%
Private pay 38%
Medicaid 55%

Admissions and discharges reflect care patterns over time — they are not used to rate this facility.

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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Utah average is: 49.5% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
William E. Christoffersen Salt Lake Veterans Home ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
MC
RC
SNF
Salt Lake City (University)
81
Facility 81
UT AVG 95
Rank #44 / 72
90.1%
Facility 90.1%
UT AVG 70.9%
Rank #11 / 59
+27%
5.68
Facility 5.68
UT AVG 3.72
Rank #4 / 69
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +32%+53%
$12.7k
Facility $12.7k
UT AVG $52.4k
Rank #40 / 75
12
Facility 12
UT AVG 27.7
Rank #32 / 70
3.0
Facility 3.0
UT AVG 7.6
Rank #25 / 70
173-
39
Facility 39
UT AVG 52
Rank #56 / 81
Avalon Va Management LLC
$12.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $12.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
UT AVG $9.3M
Rank #17 / 71
$6.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $6.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
UT AVG $4.5M
Rank #13 / 71
53.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 53.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
UT AVG 49.5%
Rank #25 / 69
465150
St. Joseph Villa ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
NH
SNF
Salt Lake City
221
Facility 221
UT AVG 95
Rank #1 / 72
78.3%
Facility 78.3%
UT AVG 70.9%
Rank #25 / 59
+10%
3.33
Facility 3.33
UT AVG 3.72
Rank #44 / 69
 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ -13%-11%
$0
Facility $0
UT AVG $52.4k
Rank #1 / 75
14
Facility 14
UT AVG 27.7
Rank #15 / 70
4.7
Facility 4.7
UT AVG 7.6
Rank #16 / 70
3173B-
77
Facility 77
UT AVG 52
Rank #7 / 81
Successor Healthcare LLC
$28.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $28.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
UT AVG $9.3M
Rank #1 / 71
$14.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $14.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
UT AVG $4.5M
Rank #1 / 71
51.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 51.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
UT AVG 49.5%
Rank #32 / 69
465095
City Creek Post Acute ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
NH
SNF
Salt Lake City (East Central)
108
Facility 108
UT AVG 95
Rank #25 / 72
63.9%
Facility 63.9%
UT AVG 70.9%
Rank #41 / 59
-10%- ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ -54%-
$0
Facility $0
UT AVG $52.4k
Rank #1 / 75
21
Facility 21
UT AVG 27.7
Rank #25 / 70
7.0
Facility 7.0
UT AVG 7.6
Rank #29 / 70
369-
75
Facility 75
UT AVG 52
Rank #10 / 81
Avenues Healthcare, Inc
$7.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $7.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
UT AVG $9.3M
Rank #40 / 71
$4.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $4.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
UT AVG $4.5M
Rank #31 / 71
57.4%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 57.4%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
UT AVG 49.5%
Rank #14 / 69
465072
Life Care Center of Bountiful ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
NH
SNF
Woods Cross
100
Facility 100
UT AVG 95
Rank #30 / 72
70.8%
Facility 70.8%
UT AVG 70.9%
Rank #34 / 59
0%
3.24
Facility 3.24
UT AVG 3.72
Rank #50 / 69
 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ -25%-13%
$51.9k
Facility $51.9k
UT AVG $52.4k
Rank #66 / 75
21
Facility 21
UT AVG 27.7
Rank #31 / 70
4.2
Facility 4.2
UT AVG 7.6
Rank #15 / 70
471-
62
Facility 62
UT AVG 52
Rank #35 / 81
Monument Health Bountiful LLC
$5.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
UT AVG $9.3M
Rank #52 / 71
$3.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
UT AVG $4.5M
Rank #41 / 71
69.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 69.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
UT AVG 49.5%
Rank #3 / 69
465112
Sandstone South Lake ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
SNF
Salt Lake City
140
Facility 140
UT AVG 95
Rank #9 / 72
72.7%
Facility 72.7%
UT AVG 70.9%
Rank #30 / 59
+2%
3.11
Facility 3.11
UT AVG 3.72
Rank #55 / 69
 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ +47%-16%
$36.5k
Facility $36.5k
UT AVG $52.4k
Rank #55 / 75
57
Facility 57
UT AVG 27.7
Rank #61 / 70
19.0
Facility 19.0
UT AVG 7.6
Rank #67 / 70
9102-
73
Facility 73
UT AVG 52
Rank #11 / 81
Slc Valley Nursing & Rehab LLC
$13.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $13.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
UT AVG $9.3M
Rank #13 / 71
$4.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $4.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
UT AVG $4.5M
Rank #28 / 71
35.1%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 35.1%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
UT AVG 49.5%
Rank #61 / 69
465146

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Sandstone South Lake is located in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Utah.

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Aging Waiver

UT Medicaid Aging Waiver

Age 65+
General Utah resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
UT

Rural challenges; waitlists possible.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($65/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Utah Alternatives Program

UT Alternatives

Age 60+
General Utah resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
UT

Limited funding; rural focus.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Utah OAA Services

Age 60+
General UT resident; no income/asset limits.
Income Limits (2025) None; donations encouraged.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
UT

12 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels; rural emphasis.

Benefits
Meals (~$5-$7/meal) Transportation Homemaker services (~4 hours/week) Respite (5 days/year) Legal aid

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Utah Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General UT resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
UT

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Home Energy Assistance Target (HEAT) Program

Utah HEAT Program

Age 60+ prioritized
General UT resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
UT

Covers gas, electric, propane; emergency aid available.

Benefits
Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season) Crisis aid ($500 max)

Utah Caregiver Support Program

Utah Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Age —
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; UT resident; 2+ ADLs.
Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; prioritizes low-income ~$24,980/year
Asset Limits Not assessed.
UT

Includes grandparent caregivers; serves ~1,500 annually.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Utah VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General UT resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth
UT

Supports rural veterans; high demand near VA centers.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Property Tax Abatement and Deferral Programs

Utah Circuit Breaker and Deferral Programs

Age 66+ (abatement) or 75+ (deferral)
General UT resident 10+ months/year, homeowner.
Income Limits (2025) ~$40,000/year (household, abatement); no limit for deferral.
Asset Limits Not assessed; home value < ~$500,000 typical.
UT

Abatement up to $1,200; deferral accrues interest (2.5%-5%).

Benefits
Tax relief (~$500-$1,200/year) or deferral (postpones payment)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Utah SFMNP

Age 60+
General UT resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
UT

Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~5,000 via 12 AAAs.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$50/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

Frequently Asked Questions about Sandstone South Lake

Is Sandstone South Lake in a walkable area?

Sandstone South Lake has a walk score of 73. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the occupancy rate at Sandstone South Lake?

Sandstone South Lake's occupancy is 72.7%.

Are pets allowed at Sandstone South Lake?

No, Sandstone South Lake has a no-pet policy.

Is Sandstone South Lake a government-operated facility?

Sandstone South Lake is a government-operated nursing facility.

What is the overall rating for Sandstone South Lake?

Sandstone South Lake received a 1-star overall rating from the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services). This score combines results from staffing levels, quality measures, and health inspections.

How many beds does Sandstone South Lake have?

Sandstone South Lake has 140 beds.

Are there photos of Sandstone South Lake?

Yes — there are 5 photos of Sandstone South Lake in the photo gallery on this page.

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