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Overview of Alpine Meadow Rehab & Nursing

Alpine Meadow Rehab & Nursing is a nursing home in West Valley City, UT, providing skilled nursing, hospice care, and respite care. Skilled nursing means licensed nurses are on site around the clock, while hospice care centers on comfort and support for a resident with a life limiting illness. Respite care offers a short term stay when a usual caregiver needs time away, including time to travel or recover.

The range of care may suit a resident who needs skilled nursing now or a family seeking temporary support during a caregiving transition. There are 42 beds, placing Alpine Meadow among smaller communities where staff and residents get to know each other. Private suites give one resident a separate living space, while semi private suites place residents in shared accommodation.

Rehabilitation services are available for residents working to regain function after illness or injury. Total nurse staffing is 2 hours and 20 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. Alpine Meadow Rehab & Nursing accepts Medicare and private pay, with Medicare applying to short term skilled care after a hospital stay and private pay meaning the family pays directly.

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Overview of Spanish Fork Rehabilitation and Nursing

Spanish Fork Rehabilitation and Nursing operates out of Spanish Fork, UT, with hospice care, skilled nursing, respite, and nursing home care on the license. Hospice care centers on comfort for someone close to the end. Respite works differently, because it has a return address: the stay ends, and the person goes home.

Rehabilitation services are available during a stay, and short-term rehabilitation with them. Therapy becomes part of the day rather than an appointment to travel to. Overnight is staffed, and the home lists that coverage as a service rather than leaving it assumed.

Forty-five beds make this a small building. A list that short means nobody is a stranger by the second week, and the staff at the end are the ones who already knew the person. This fits a resident who needs ongoing nursing support, or a family covering a caregiver’s absence.

Nursing adds 2 hours and 48 minutes to each resident’s day. Two routes cover a stay: Medicare and the family’s own money. Medicare reaches skilled care right after a hospital discharge, and otherwise the bill is private.

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Overview of City Creek Post Acute

City Creek Post Acute in Salt Lake City, Utah, provides nursing home care and skilled nursing services. On-site licensed nurses deliver 24-hour care, while in-house therapy helps residents complete rehabilitation programs on campus.

Medical oversight includes an on-staff doctor across the 108-bed facility. Both short-term rehabilitation stays and long-term care plans are available, with payment accepted through Medicare, Medicaid, or private funding.

A central location in Salt Lake City gives residents access to local healthcare networks and community resources.

Interested families seeking rehabilitation services or skilled nursing care can contact City Creek Post Acute to confirm room availability or arrange a facility tour.

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Overview of Sandstone Bountiful

Sandstone Bountiful puts skilled nursing care inside a 122-bed nursing home in Bountiful, UT. Skilled nursing is care delivered by licensed nurses, and it is for someone needing clinical support as an ongoing part of daily life.

Averaged over all residents, nursing staff put in 3 hours and 20 minutes per day for each resident. If a hospital stay came first, Medicare can pay for a short-term stretch of skilled care here. If savings won’t reach the cost of a long stay, Medicaid becomes an option. Private pay covers what a family pays on its own.

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Holladay Healthcare Center

4782 South Holladay Boulevard, Salt Lake City, UT 84117

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Overview of Holladay Healthcare Center

Holladay Healthcare Center provides skilled nursing care and long-term residency in Salt Lake City, Utah. An on-staff physician works alongside clinical team members to maintain continuous medical support and oversight throughout the day and night.

The 120-bed center features an in-house therapy program that enables residents to undergo physical rehabilitation on site. Daily care figures show an average of 3 hours and 38 minutes of hands-on nursing time assigned to each resident. Financial options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private payment methods.

Interested individuals exploring comprehensive nursing care or therapy services can connect with Holladay Healthcare Center to learn more about admissions, confirm bed availability, or arrange a property tour.

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Overview of Life Care Center of Bountiful

Operated by Monument Health Bountiful LLC, Life Care Center of Bountiful is a nursing home in Woods Cross, Utah, just south of Salt Lake City. The 100-bed community accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, providing several routes for families to arrange short-term rehabilitation and longer-term nursing care.

The average stay length of 78 days reflects a resident population mixing post-acute rehabilitation and longer-term care needs. That relatively shorter average can indicate a focus on post-hospital recovery and skilled nursing support. Daily nursing care averages about 3 hours 10 minutes per resident, with support from registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides. This level of staffing delivers consistent hands-on care all day. The facility sits in a moderately walkable area with a Walk Score of 62, so some daily errands can be done on foot, though most trips require a car. That setting can fit visiting families wanting neighborhood access with no high-traffic environment.

Life Care Center of Bountiful serves families looking for skilled nursing care in Woods Cross. Touring in person can help families see the care environment, room options, and daily operations, and ask about the home’s approach to rehabilitation and long-term care.

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Overview of Rocky Mountain Care – Logan

Skilled nursing: that is the license at Rocky Mountain Care, Logan in Logan, UT. Licensed nurses work each hour of the day, and that holds on day one of a recovery and on day forty. Rehabilitation happens inside the building, and therapy fills the middle of that stretch.

Someone who needs nursing support while working back toward function is who the pairing is built around. The home has 120 beds. Nursing time clocks in at 3 hours and 12 minutes a head each day.

Medicare and Medicaid reach eligible residents, and families outside those programs pay directly. A full salon operates inside, which is not standard equipment in a nursing home.

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Sandstone Holladay

1205 E Bonner Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84117

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Overview of Sandstone Holladay

Owned by Willow Wood Nursing, Sandstone Holladay is a small nursing home in Salt Lake City on East Bonner Way. It operates with 77 beds and provides nursing care that averages 3 hours 33 minutes per resident day, including registered nurse care, nurse aide support, and licensed practical nurse coverage. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted to give families flexibility in funding care.

With an average stay length of 237 days, the community serves a mix of short-term rehabilitation residents and those staying for ongoing nursing care. The nearby neighborhood scores 27 for walkability, so some services are walkable, and most trips need a car.

For a family assessing Sandstone Holladay for a loved one convalescing from hospitalization or needing ongoing skilled nursing care, touring on-site will help clarify specific services, room options, activities, and daily rhythms that suit your needs.

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Overview of Rocky Mountain Care – Cottage on Vine

Rocky Mountain Care – Cottage offers transitional rehabilitation and skilled nursing in Murray, Utah, under the ownership of Rocky Mountain Care, a venerable Utah-based healthcare services provider renowned for its compassionate care since 1990. The facility’s focus on rehabilitation extends to personalized one-on-one therapy sessions encompassing physical, occupational, and speech therapies to foster strength and independence. Additionally, expert in-house wound physicians provide specialized care to residents. With a comprehensive suite of services encompassing nursing care, rehabilitation, and specialized wound care, Rocky Mountain Care ensures individual needs are meticulously addressed, leveraging a team available 24/7.
Cottage on Vine goes beyond physical care, offering a diverse selection of homemade meals tailored to residents’ dietary needs and preferences, with on-location dieticians overseeing nutritional fulfillment. The facility also extends the warmth of home by preparing hot soups daily for residents and their families. In addition to its comprehensive care, the Cottage on Vine curates a rich tapestry of life-enriching activities, endeavoring to create a comforting and familial environment for its residents. Through personal connections and tailored care, the facility seeks to embrace each individual as family, cherishing their uniqueness and catering to their every need. As a small yet impactful facility housing 61 beds, the Cottage on Vine prides itself on offering superior care to individuals of diverse backgrounds and ages. Its dedication to excellence garnered recognition through the esteemed Pinnacle Quality Insight’s 2019 Customer Experience Award, reaffirming its commitment to award-winning care. 

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Overview of Uintah Health Care Special Service District

Uintah Health Care Special Service District offers nursing home, skilled nursing, memory care, hospice care, adult day care, and respite care in Vernal, Utah. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care around the clock for residents who need ongoing clinical support, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice care addresses end of life care needs, adult day care provides care during daytime hours, and respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The range of services can suit a family whose needs may change from daytime or short term support to nursing or memory care over time. Rehabilitation services are also available, giving residents access to therapy during a recovery period. The facility has 110 beds, with total nurse staffing of 5 hours and 55 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident.

Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. A Walk Score of 70 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. This range of care may be a good fit for a family whose needs could change over time.

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Nursing Homes in Utah at a glance

Avg Overall CMS Rating: 3.4/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Utah. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 3.2/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Utah. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 2.8/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Utah. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5