Canyonlands Care Center
Nursing Home & Nursing Care · Moab, UT
CMS overall rating
3/5
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.
3/5
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.
Canyonlands Care Center
Nursing Home & Nursing Care · Moab, UT
CMS overall rating
3/5
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.
3/5
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.
Canyonlands Care Center accepts Medicaid.
Overview of Canyonlands Care Center
Canyonlands Care Center is a licensed nursing care community in Moab, Utah, providing long-term care. Licensed since January 2011 in Grand County, this 36-bed skilled nursing community is Moab’s primary long-term nursing care option. The community is currently serving 34 residents, representing a 94% occupancy rate that stands among the highest in the state. This also reflects consistent local demand and an important role as the only skilled nursing presence in this remote corner of southeastern Utah. Along with accepting Medicaid and operating with a doctor on staff and 24-hour coverage, an active Resident Council and volunteer program are also available.
Across five health inspections over six years, the community recorded 21 total citations against a Utah average of 27.7. The single critical citation, issued in May 2025 for an abuse, neglect, or exploitation-related finding, is the most significant item in the record and is cited as corrected. A corresponding civil money penalty was assessed by CMS, which is 68% below the Utah average penalty, and no payment denials have been recorded in the past three years. The most recent health inspection was conducted in November 2025, after the critical citation and penalty.
Staffing at the community is entirely employee-based with zero contractor hours, which is a meaningful indicator of workforce stability in a rural setting where contractor dependence can signal persistent recruitment challenges. The core nursing team includes 22 CNAs, 11 RNs, and 5 LPNs, all working nearly 100% of days during Q2 2025, with average shift lengths of 8.4 to 9.6 hours across nursing roles. Notably, the staff-to-resident ratio of 1.44:1 is 32% below the Utah average of 2.12:1. Three nurse practitioners, two social services staff, a mental health service worker, a clinical nurse specialist, and dietary staff also complete the full care team. The average shift length of 8.9 hours is 13% above the Utah average, which represents a positive sign of sustained daily care coverage.
The community performs significantly better than the Utah average on several important measures: UTI rates are 63% better, weight loss is 61 % better, depressive symptoms are 95% better, and antipsychotic use is 45% better. All of these are positive indicators of resident well-being and thoughtful care practices for older adults. However, falls with major injury and pressure ulcers among high-risk residents are both lower than the state average.
As the only nursing home serving this region of southeastern Utah, Canyonlands Care Center is best suited for older adults and families in Grand County seeking long-term skilled nursing care close to home, particularly those relying on Medicaid coverage.
Quality ratings
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.
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.
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.
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.
Staffing hours breakdown
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.
Total nursing care / resident
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.
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.
4h 47m per day
Rank #10 / 80Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 10th out of 80 homes in Utah. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Utah average, with a ranking across 80 Utah facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Rankings are based only on facilities in Utah that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
vs avg
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
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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.
| 4h 4m per day |
36-bed community Rank #164 / 196Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 164th out of 196 homes in Utah. 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in Utah that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
15 years in operation Rank #107 / 196Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 107th out of 196 homes in Utah. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Utah facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Utah that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 68 / 100 Rank #72 / 280Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 72nd out of 280 homes in Utah. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Utah facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Utah that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Facility TypeNursing Care Facility
StatusRegulated
IssuanceJanuary 20, 2011
ExpirationJanuary 31, 2026 Expired
CountyGrand
Accept Medicaid
Doctor on Staff
24-Hour Staffing
Volunteer Program
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.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, 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.
Overall vs. UT average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
1 Better
Metrics better than Utah average:
• Total inspections (67% below)
• Total inspections (67% below)
Inspections
| This Facility | UT Average | vs. UT Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 1 | 3 | This facility has 67% fewer total inspections than a typical Utah assisted living residence (1 vs. UT avg 3).↓ 67% better |
Penalties and fines
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
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Canyonlands Care Center
Is Canyonlands Care Center in a walkable area?
Canyonlands Care Center has a walk score of 68. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
When does Canyonlands Care Center's license expire?
According to UT state health department records, Canyonlands Care Center's license expires on January 31, 2026.
Is Canyonlands Care Center a government-operated facility?
Canyonlands Care Center is a government-operated nursing facility in UT.
How many beds does Canyonlands Care Center have?
Canyonlands Care Center has 36 beds.
Are there photos of Canyonlands Care Center?
Yes — there are 10 photos of Canyonlands Care Center in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Canyonlands Care Center?
Canyonlands Care Center is located at 390 West Williams Way, Moab, UT 84532.
What is the phone number of Canyonlands Care Center?
(435) 719-4400 will put you in contact with the team at Canyonlands Care Center.
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