Sandstone American Fork
Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Brigham City, UT
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Sandstone American Fork

Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Brigham 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 American Fork accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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.

Since 2022 · 4 years of data 80 deficiencies 1 inspection

Inspection Scorecard Info 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.

Since 2022 vs. Utah state average
Overall vs. UT average 3 Worse Metrics worse than Utah average:
• Total deficiencies (471% above)
• Deficiencies per year (471% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (1602% above)
1 Better Metrics better than Utah average:
• Total inspections (67% below)
Latest Inspection September 4, 2025 Routine

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityUT Averagevs. UT Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 8014 This facility has 471% more total deficiencies than a typical Utah nursing home (80 vs. UT avg 14).↑ 471% worse
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2022. 203.5 This facility has 471% more deficiencies per year than a typical Utah nursing home (20 vs. UT avg 3.5).↑ 471% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 804.7 This facility has 1602% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Utah nursing home (80 vs. UT avg 4.7).↑ 1602% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityUT Averagevs. UT Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 13 This facility has 67% fewer total inspections than a typical Utah nursing home (1 vs. UT avg 3).↓ 67% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • December 6, 2023 annual inspection found 25 deficiencies including harm-level citations for abuse, inadequate care planning, medication errors, staffing shortages, and unsafe environment hazards.
  • September 4, 2025 inspections documented failures in psychotropic medication dose reductions, feeding assistance for a legally blind resident, and infection control lapses with uncovered food served in hallways.
  • September 4, 2025 routine inspections showed ongoing care plan and resident well-being deficiencies despite no immediate jeopardy or substantiated complaints.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2022
Total health inspections 4

Utah average 3.5


Last Health inspection on Sep 2025

Total health citations
66 Rank #61 / 65Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 61st out of 65 homes in Utah. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Utah State average, with a ranking across all 65 UT facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Utah average 27.7

Citations per inspection
16.5 Rank #61 / 65Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 61st out of 65 homes in Utah. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Utah mean across 65 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Utah average 7.62


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

26 of 66 citations resulted from standard inspections; 2 of 66 resulted from complaint investigations; and 38 of 66 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 4 years)
Critical health citations
0
100% better than Utah average

Utah average: 0.7


Serious health citations
6
140% worse than Utah average

Utah average: 2.5

0 critical citations Utah average: 0.7

6 serious citations Utah average: 2.5

59 moderate citations Utah average: 24.5

1 minor citation Utah average: 0.1
Citations history (last 4 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Sep 04, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Sep 04, 2025
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Dec 06, 2023
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Dec 06, 2023
Corrected

Staffing Data

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

Total staff 54
Employees 39
Contractors 15
Staff to resident ratio 3.00 : 1
40% more staff per resident than Utah average
Utah average ratio: 2.14 : 1 Utah average ratio: 2.14 : 1See full Utah ranking
Avg staff/day 15
Average shift 6.7 hours
15% worse than Utah average
Utah average: 7.9 hours Utah average shift: 7.9 hoursSee full Utah ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 9,298

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 All 11 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 11
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.2 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info All 2 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 2
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info All 18 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 18
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

4.3%

404 contractor hours this quarter

Respiratory Therapy Technician: 5 Physical Therapy Aide: 3 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Qualified Social Worker: 2

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 Assistant180184,11592100%7.4
Registered Nurse110112,18692100%8.2
Clinical Nurse Specialist2026066470%4.9
Other Dietary Services Staff3035548087%5.3
Administrator1015126470%8
Dental Services Staff1015086470%7.9
Nurse Practitioner1013764751%8
Speech Language Pathologist0223206571%4.8
Licensed Practical Nurse2023644%9
Physical Therapy Aide033282830%1
Respiratory Therapy Technician055232123%1.1
Physical Therapy Assistant033201921%1
Qualified Social Worker0221289%1.5
18 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
11 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 70%
3 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 87%
1 Administrator
% of Days 70%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 70%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 51%
2 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 71%
2 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 4%
3 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 30%
5 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 23%
3 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 21%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 9%

Penalties and fines

Includes penalties issued in 2023

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 $35K Rank #52 / 66Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 52nd out of 66 homes in Utah. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Utah average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 66 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
33% lower than Utah average

Utah average: $53K

Number of fines 1
48% fewer fines than 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 $35K
Utah average $53K
Penalty History

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

1 penalty in the past 3 years

Dec 6, 2023 · $35K

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Dec 6, 2023
$35K

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. 2.3
75% 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. 7.5
62% 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 4.4%
72% better than Utah average

Utah average: 15.7%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 4.7%
78% 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 13.5%
42% 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 0.0%
100% 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 2.6%
38% better than Utah average

Utah average: 4.2%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
100% better than Utah average

Utah average: 2.1%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 0.0%
100% better than Utah average

Utah average: 4.1%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 14.3%
13% better than Utah average

Utah average: 16.5%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 4.6%
66% better 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 100.0%
In line with Utah average

Utah average: 98.0%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
8% better than Utah average

Utah average: 92.9%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Utah average

Utah average: 1.1%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 89.2%
In line with Utah average

Utah average: 91.0%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 36.5%
28% worse than Utah average

Utah average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

16% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 25 days

Private pay

48% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

36% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 7 - 8 months

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 18
Medicaid
18
100% 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.

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a single business entity.
Home revenue
$9.2M
Operating loss
-$229.7K
Privately-owned community Operated by a single business entity.
Home revenue
$9.2M Rank #31 / 63Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 31st out of 63 homes in Utah. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Utah average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Operating loss
-$229.7K
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations. Rank #24 / 63Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 24th out of 63 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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$5.0M
54.7% of revenue Rank #14 / 63Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 14th out of 63 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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$4.4M
Total costs $9.4M

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

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Address 89.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from American Fork's city center to Sandstone American Fork's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.18 miles to nearest hospital (Intermountain Health American Fork Hospital)

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Financial Assistance for
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Sandstone American Fork is located in American Fork, 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

Compare Nursing Home around Brigham City

The information below is reported by the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, Health Facility Licensing.

3 facilities compared · CMS & UT Dept. of Health data

Sandstone Pioneer Trail
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Brigham City (South 200 West)
72
Facility 72
UT AVG 84
Rank #108 / 196
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3.86
Facility 3.86
UT AVG 3.72
Rank #18 / 66
+38%+4%
$19.7k
Facility $19.7k
UT AVG $52.4k
Rank #44 / 66
16
Facility 16
UT AVG 27.7
Rank #18 / 65
5.3
Facility 5.3
UT AVG 7.6
Rank #22 / 65
235
52
Facility 52
UT AVG 47
Rank #133 / 280
Brigham City Nursing & Rehab LLC
$6.0M
Facility $6.0M
UT AVG $10.3M
Rank #50 / 63
$2.7M
Facility $2.7M
UT AVG $3.8M
Rank #47 / 63
45.8%
Facility 45.8%
UT AVG 38%
Rank #36 / 63
465020
Sandstone American Fork
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

American Fork
106
Facility 106
UT AVG 84
Rank #57 / 196
--
5.46
Facility 5.46
UT AVG 3.72
Rank #4 / 66
+21%+47%
$35.4k
Facility $35.4k
UT AVG $52.4k
Rank #52 / 66
66
Facility 66
UT AVG 27.7
Rank #61 / 65
16.5
Facility 16.5
UT AVG 7.6
Rank #61 / 65
619
49
Facility 49
UT AVG 47
Rank #142 / 280
American Fork Nursing & Rehabilitation LLC
$9.2M
Facility $9.2M
UT AVG $10.3M
Rank #31 / 63
$5.0M
Facility $5.0M
UT AVG $3.8M
Rank #24 / 63
54.7%
Facility 54.7%
UT AVG 38%
Rank #14 / 63
465097
Sandstone Brigham City
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Brigham City (North 200 East)
84
Facility 84
UT AVG 84
Rank #85 / 196
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3.67
Facility 3.67
UT AVG 3.72
Rank #26 / 66
+10%-1%
$15.6k
Facility $15.6k
UT AVG $52.4k
Rank #1 / 66
19
Facility 19
UT AVG 27.7
Rank #25 / 65
6.3
Facility 6.3
UT AVG 7.6
Rank #32 / 65
233
26
Facility 26
UT AVG 47
Rank #213 / 280
Willow Glen Nursing & Rehab LLC
$6.3M
Facility $6.3M
UT AVG $10.3M
Rank #48 / 63
$2.6M
Facility $2.6M
UT AVG $3.8M
Rank #49 / 63
41.6%
Facility 41.6%
UT AVG 38%
Rank #41 / 63
465093

Frequently Asked Questions about Sandstone American Fork

Is Sandstone American Fork in a walkable area?

Sandstone American Fork has a walk score of 49. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

When does Sandstone American Fork's license expire?

According to UT state health department records, Sandstone American Fork's license expires on July 31, 2027.

How many beds does Sandstone American Fork have?

Sandstone American Fork has 106 beds.

What is the phone number of Sandstone American Fork?

(801) 756-5293 will put you in contact with the team at Sandstone American Fork.

What county is Sandstone American Fork located in?

Sandstone American Fork is in Utah County.

Is Sandstone American Fork Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Yes — Sandstone American Fork is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.

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