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.
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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.
• Total deficiencies (93% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (89% below)
• Inspections with deficiencies (50% below)
• Inspection deficiency rate (25% below)
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
| 1 | 14 | This facility has 93% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Utah nursing home (1 vs. UT avg 14).↓ 93% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 0.5 | 4.7 | This facility has 89% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Utah nursing home (0.5 vs. UT avg 4.7).↓ 89% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | UT Average | vs. UT Avg |
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Total inspections
| 2 | 3 | This facility has had 33% fewer total inspections than the Utah average (2 vs. UT avg 3). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 33% fewer |
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Inspections with deficiencies
| 1 | 2 | This facility has 50% fewer inspections with deficiencies than a typical Utah nursing home (1 vs. UT avg 2).↓ 50% better |
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Inspection deficiency rate
| 50% | 67% | This facility has 17 percentage points lower inspection deficiency rate than a typical Utah nursing home (50% vs. UT avg 67%).↓ 17% 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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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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Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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| Fairfield Village a Generations Community | NH AL IL MC SNF | Layton (Cherry Lane Heights) | 112
Facility
112
UT AVG
81
Rank
#46 / 189 | - | - | 4.41
Facility
4.41
UT AVG
3.72
Rank
#8 / 69 | +40% | +18% | $0
Facility
$0
UT AVG
$52.4k
Rank
#1 / 75 | 10
Facility
10
UT AVG
27.7
Rank
#7 / 70 | 5.0
Facility
5.0
UT AVG
7.6
Rank
#19 / 70 | - | 32 | - |
31
Facility
31
UT AVG
49
Rank
#197 / 266 | Chp Trs Holding Inc | $15.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$15.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
UT AVG
$9.3M
Rank
#10 / 71 | $8.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$8.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
UT AVG
$4.5M
Rank
#4 / 71 | 52.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
52.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
UT AVG
49.5%
Rank
#29 / 69 | 465174 | ||||
| William E. Christoffersen Salt Lake Veterans Home | NH MC RC SNF | Salt Lake City (University) | 81
Facility
81
UT AVG
81
Rank
#84 / 189 |
90.1%
Facility
90.1%
UT AVG
71.7
Rank
#13 / 66 | +26% | 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 | 22
Facility
22
UT AVG
27.7
Rank
#32 / 70 | 5.5
Facility
5.5
UT AVG
7.6
Rank
#25 / 70 | 1 | 73 | - |
39
Facility
39
UT AVG
49
Rank
#174 / 266 | 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 | ||||
| Stonehenge of South Jordan | NH SNF | South Jordan (Y Worry Estates) | 32
Facility
32
UT AVG
81
Rank
#168 / 189 |
83.4%
Facility
83.4%
UT AVG
71.7
Rank
#26 / 66 | +16% | 4.55
Facility
4.55
UT AVG
3.72
Rank
#7 / 69 | +31% | +22% | $0
Facility
$0
UT AVG
$52.4k
Rank
#1 / 75 | 8
Facility
8
UT AVG
27.7
Rank
#4 / 70 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
UT AVG
7.6
Rank
#10 / 70 | 1 | 27 | - |
51
Facility
51
UT AVG
49
Rank
#131 / 266 | Stonehenge Of South Jordan LLC | $4.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$4.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
UT AVG
$9.3M
Rank
#65 / 71 | $2.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$2.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
UT AVG
$4.5M
Rank
#54 / 71 | 56.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
56.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
UT AVG
49.5%
Rank
#16 / 69 | 465176 | ||||
| Copper Ridge Health Care | NH SNF | West Jordan | 120
Facility
120
UT AVG
81
Rank
#31 / 189 |
77.1%
Facility
77.1%
UT AVG
71.7
Rank
#31 / 66 | +8% | 3.53
Facility
3.53
UT AVG
3.72
Rank
#29 / 69 | -19% | -5% | $0
Facility
$0
UT AVG
$52.4k
Rank
#1 / 75 | 15
Facility
15
UT AVG
27.7
Rank
#17 / 70 | 5.0
Facility
5.0
UT AVG
7.6
Rank
#19 / 70 | - | 93 | - |
32
Facility
32
UT AVG
49
Rank
#195 / 266 | Jordan Health Associates, Inc | $13.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$13.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
UT AVG
$9.3M
Rank
#15 / 71 | $7.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$7.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
UT AVG
$4.5M
Rank
#8 / 71 | 52.1%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
52.1%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
UT AVG
49.5%
Rank
#29 / 69 | 465108 | ||||
| Canyonlands Care Center | NH | Moab | 36
Facility
36
UT AVG
81
Rank
#158 / 189 |
87.5%
Facility
87.5%
UT AVG
71.7
Rank
#16 / 66 | +22% | 5.47
Facility
5.47
UT AVG
3.72
Rank
#5 / 69 | - | +47% | $17.2k
Facility
$17.2k
UT AVG
$52.4k
Rank
#43 / 75 | - | - | - | 32 | - |
68
Facility
68
UT AVG
49
Rank
#69 / 266 | - | - | - | - | 46A070 |
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.
What is the occupancy rate at Canyonlands Care Center?
Canyonlands Care Center's occupancy is 88%.
How long has Canyonlands Care Center been in business?
Canyonlands Care Center has been operating for approximately 15 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Canyonlands Care Center?
No, Canyonlands Care Center has a no-pet policy.
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.
Has Canyonlands Care Center had any deficiencies?
Canyonlands Care Center has had 1 reported deficiency according to records from Utah Dept. of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
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