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Cascades at Orchard Park

740 300 E, Orem, UT 84057 View Map

Cascades at Orchard Park is a Nursing Home in Utah

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Nestled in Orem, Utah, Cascades at Orchard Park stands as a premier skilled nursing community providing certified Medicaid and Medicare services. Boasting 52 beds, this facility, while not part of a continuing care retirement community, offers exceptional 24/7 skilled medical care tailored for older adults. Cascades at Orchard Park specializes in providing top-tier short-term rehabilitation services designed to aid patients in their recovery journey post-hospitalization. As an active participant in Medicare and Medicaid, the facility ensures comprehensive and accessible care.
Renowned for its family-centric approach, Cascades at Orchard Park boasts a vibrant recreational center offering various engaging activities, including swimming, fitness programs, and special events. Their emphasis on recreational engagement fosters community and well-being for residents.

(800) 755-1458

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 3.65/day Utah avg: 3.72/day

Overall rating

4/5

Utah avg: 3.4/5

Health Inspection

3/5

Utah avg: 2.8/5

Staffing

3/5

Utah avg: 3.1/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Utah avg: 4.4/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 52

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

83%

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily long-term care, limited rehab

Most residents stay long-term, while a smaller portion are admitted for short-term rehab.

Might be optimal for

Long-term residence Daily assistance Occasional rehab needs

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Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

8% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

72% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

20% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 years

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$4.5M

Operating deficit

-$1.4K

Governmental home Facility District

Home revenue

$4,520,428.00

Operating deficit

$-1,431.00

Payroll costs

$2.0M

43.3% of revenue

Other operating costs

$2.6M

Total costs $4.5M

52-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

36 years in operation

A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.

Walk Score: 38 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

License Status

Active

Facility Type

Nursing Care Facility

License Date

April 1, 1989

License Expiration

July 31, 2027

Additional licensing details

County: Utah

Results

1 with citations

0 without citations

Utah average: 2 inspections with citations

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Cascades at Orchard Park

SNF

Orem (Sharon)

83.0%

$4,484,898.00

$1,955,140.00

43.6%

35.20

4/5

3.6549

3/5

5/5

-2%

+18%

Provo Rehabilitation & Nursing

SNF

Provo (North Park)

200

RIVERVIEW HEALTHCARE, INC.

55.5%

$21,055,143.00

$7,965,841.00

37.8%

124.10

2/5

3.0931

1/5

3/5

5/5

-17%

-21%

Legacy Village Provo

SNF

Provo (River Bottoms)

150

Medallion Manor

SNF

Provo (Provo Bay)

Provo Care Center

SNF

Provo (Joaquin)

Cascades at Orchard Park

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: Orem (Sharon)

Bed Count: 52

Pets Allowed: No

CCN: 465090

Occupancy: 83.0%

Home Revenue: $4,484,898.00

Payroll Costs: $1,955,140.00

Payroll %: 43.6%

Avg Residents/Day: 35.20

Overall Rating: 4/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.6549

Health Insp Rating: 3/5

Staffing Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Number of Fines: 1

Citations: 25

Severe Citations: 1

RN share vs State Avg:

-28%

Staffing vs State Avg:

-2%

Occupancy vs State Avg:

+18%

Provo Rehabilitation & Nursing

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: Provo (North Park)

Bed Count: 200

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: RIVERVIEW HEALTHCARE, INC.

CCN: 465119

Occupancy: 55.5%

Home Revenue: $21,055,143.00

Payroll Costs: $7,965,841.00

Payroll %: 37.8%

Avg Residents/Day: 124.10

Overall Rating: 2/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.0931

Health Insp Rating: 1/5

Staffing Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Number of Fines: 2

Citations: 68

Severe Citations: 19

RN share vs State Avg:

-4%

Staffing vs State Avg:

-17%

Occupancy vs State Avg:

-21%

Legacy Village Provo

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: Provo (River Bottoms)

Bed Count: 150

Pets Allowed: No

Medallion Manor

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: Provo (Provo Bay)

Bed Count: 41

Pets Allowed: No

Provo Care Center

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: Provo (Joaquin)

Pets Allowed: No

740 300 E, Orem, UT 84057

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Total Staff

Employees

Contractors

15,513

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

7.4

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	10	8.1	No
Licensed Practical Nurse	6	9.3	No
Certified Nursing Assistant	28	7.1	No

Staff by Category

Administration

2 staff

7.5hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

63 staff

7.5hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

7 staff

7.6hs shift avg

Therapy Services

6 staff

4.7hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

2 staff

3.3hs shift avg

Dietary Services

1 staff

7.9hs shift avg

Other Services

1 staff

7.8hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

4.6%

of total hours from contractors

710 contractor hours this quarter

Clinical Nurse Specialist: 4 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Medical Director: 1 Other Social Services Staff: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1 Speech Language Pathologist: 1 Physical Therapy Aide: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 1

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	28	0	28	5,496	91	100%	7.1
Registered Nurse	10	0	10	2,703	91	100%	8.1
Nurse Aide in Training	19	0	19	2,428	90	99%	7
Clinical Nurse Specialist	2	4	6	1,110	82	90%	7.4
Licensed Practical Nurse	6	0	6	1,052	73	80%	9.3
Dietitian	1	0	1	524	66	73%	7.9
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	514	64	70%	8
Administrator	1	0	1	488	61	67%	8
Dental Services Staff	1	0	1	466	60	66%	7.8
Occupational Therapy Aide	1	1	2	209	51	56%	3.3
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	1	1	160	20	22%	8
Physical Therapy Aide	0	1	1	125	19	21%	6.6
Speech Language Pathologist	0	1	1	91	17	19%	5.4
Medical Director	0	1	1	60	12	13%	5
Qualified Social Worker	0	1	1	42	13	14%	3.2
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	35	13	14%	2.7
Other Social Services Staff	0	1	1	12	3	3%	3.8

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Total Health inspections 3

14% below Utah average

Utah average: 3.5

Last Health inspection on Mar 2025

Total Health citations 25

10% below Utah average

Utah average: 27.7

8.33 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 24 citations

Complaint investigations 6 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 0

100% below Utah average

Utah average: 0.7

Serious Health citations 1

60% below Utah average

Utah average: 2.5

Moderate Health citations 24

Minor Health citations 0

Citations history (last 3 years)

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Mar 06, 2025

Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Mar 06, 2025

Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Mar 06, 2025

Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Mar 06, 2025

Corrected

Ownership: For-Profit LLC

Part of: Cascades Healthcare

Resident Census by Payment Source

36 Total Residents

Medicare 5 (13.9%)

Medicaid 24 (66.7%)

Private Pay/Other 7 (19.4%)

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 5.4

43% better than Utah average

Utah average: 9.3

Functional decline score 10.8

46% better than Utah average

Utah average: 20.1

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 7.1%

54% below Utah average.

Walking Ability Worsened 8.0%

63% below Utah average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 17.4%

25% below Utah average.

Falls with Major Injury 3.1%

16% above Utah average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 2.7%

37% below Utah average.

Urinary Tract Infection 0.8%

63% below Utah average.

Depressive Symptoms 28.1%

70% above Utah average.

Antipsychotic Use 5.9%

56% below Utah average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 97.7%

1% above Utah average.

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

2% above Utah average.

Lost Too Much Weight 6.0%

48% above Utah average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 89.3%

Near Utah average

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.0%

100% better than Utah average

Influenza Vaccine 94.1%

Near Utah average

Total fines amount $12K

This home paid 77% less in fines than the state average.

Utah average: $53K

Number of Fines 1

This home received 48% fewer fines than the state average.

Utah average: 1.9

Payment Denials 0

This home had 100% fewer payment denials than the state average.

Utah average: 0.3

Penalty History

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

Civil Money Penalty Oct 19, 2023

$12K

Last updated: Jan 2026

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Cascades at Orchard Park based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 83.0% ↓ 3.9pp vs 2023

Net Income -$1,431 ↓ ~$2K vs 2023

Total Payroll $2,304,032 ↓ ~$482K vs 2023

Profit Margin 0.0% ↓ 0.1pp vs 2023

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Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Occupancy %	62.2%	56.7%	52.3%	51.6%	44.5%	75.2%	84.1%	77.1%	82.0%	89.5%	77.6%	79.2%	86.9%	83.0%
Beds	89	89	89	89	89	52	52	52	52	52	52	52	52	52
Net Income	-$248,315	-$474,083	-$874,963	-$1,108,304	-$1,058,964	$201,312	$349,601	$194,806	$322,882	$559,303	$181,091	-$144,488	$975	-$1,431
Gross Revenue	$7,319,809	$6,870,508	$5,923,214	$5,652,226	$5,548,631	$2,828,726	$5,147,155	$5,203,268	$5,171,432	$4,971,583	$3,877,752	$4,258,095	$4,662,756	$4,484,898
Operating Expenses	$7,342,745	$6,807,450	$6,272,794	$6,447,267	$5,915,424	$2,493,974	$4,615,265	$5,442,200	$5,421,628	$6,286,896	$6,009,681	$5,782,450	$7,080,855	$6,054,000
Net Patient Revenue	$7,074,139	$6,247,516	$5,369,069	$5,308,933	$4,817,110	$2,585,382	$4,896,337	$5,606,303	$5,695,061	$6,487,623	$6,030,863	$5,563,269	$6,722,442	$6,017,039
Total Payroll	$2,869,084	$2,597,737	$2,389,933	$2,773,092	$3,000,710	$1,267,186	$2,427,481	$2,189,292	$2,455,893	$2,781,530	$2,114,999	$1,994,862	$2,786,069	$2,304,032
Profit Margin %	-3.4%	-6.9%	-14.8%	-19.6%	-19.1%	7.1%	6.8%	3.7%	6.2%	11.3%	4.7%	-3.4%	0.0%	0.0%
Medicare %	31.8%	32.4%	28.6%	31.0%	31.9%	24.1%	21.9%	15.7%	12.4%	15.7%	14.8%	11.7%	8.8%	3.1%
Medicaid %	49.5%	49.3%	50.3%	45.6%	37.6%	60.5%	54.3%	51.0%	58.8%	60.5%	73.4%	66.8%	74.0%	70.3%
Private %	18.6%	18.3%	21.1%	23.4%	30.5%	15.4%	23.8%	33.3%	28.8%	23.8%	11.8%	21.5%	17.2%	26.6%
Revenue/Day	$350	$338	$316	$317	$333	$331	$307	$383	$366	$381	$409	$370	$408	$381
Cost/Day	$364	$369	$369	$385	$409	$319	$289	$372	$348	$369	$408	$385	$429	$383
Avg Length of Stay	66.4 days	81.0 days	61.6 days	60.5 days	44.2 days	71.1 days	58.3 days	56.0 days	63.3 days	71.6 days	56.7 days	319.9 days	98.7 days	127.4 days

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Aging Waiver

UT Medicaid Aging Waiver

General: Age 65+, 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 Specifics: Rural challenges; waitlists possible.

Utah Alternatives Program

UT Alternatives

General: Age 60+, Utah resident, at risk of nursing home.

Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (individual, varies).

Asset Limits: $5,000 (individual).

UT Specifics: Limited funding; rural focus.

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Utah OAA Services

General: Age 60+, UT resident; no income/asset limits.

Income Limits (2025): None; donations encouraged.

Asset Limits: Not assessed.

UT Specifics: 12 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels; rural emphasis.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Utah Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Home Energy Assistance Target (HEAT) Program

Utah HEAT Program

General: Age 60+ prioritized, UT resident, low-income household.

Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (185% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not assessed.

UT Specifics: Covers gas, electric, propane; emergency aid available.

Utah Caregiver Support Program

Utah Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

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 Specifics: Includes grandparent caregivers; serves ~1,500 annually.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Utah SCSEP

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, UT resident.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not specified.

UT Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

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

Utah VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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 Specifics: Supports rural veterans; high demand near VA centers.

Property Tax Abatement and Deferral Programs

Utah Circuit Breaker and Deferral Programs

General: Age 66+ (abatement) or 75+ (deferral), 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 Specifics: Abatement up to $1,200; deferral accrues interest (2.5%-5%).

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Utah SFMNP

General: Age 60+, UT resident, low-income.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,322/month (185% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not assessed.

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

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Cascades at Orchard Park

Cascades at Orchard Park is a Nursing Home in Utah

Cascades at Orchard Park is a Nursing Home in Utah

Cascades at Orchard Park

Cascades at Orchard Park is a Nursing Home in Utah

Cascades at Orchard Park is a Nursing Home in Utah

Quality ratings

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

This home usually has availability

Who this home usually serves

Primarily long-term care, limited rehab

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Finances and operations

About this community

Additional licensing details

Inspection History

3 visits/inspections

Results

Inspection Reports

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Staffing Data

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Staff by Category

Contractor Analysis

Health Inspection History

Breakdown of citations

Citations history (last 3 years)

Facility Characteristics

Resident Census by Payment Source

Programs & Services

Family Engagement

Quality of care over time

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Daily care & independence

Safety & clinical stability

Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Preventive care

Nutrition & physical health

Short-stay resident measures

Penalties and fines

Penalty History

Financial Trends

Occupancy Rate

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix

Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

Guides for Better Senior Living

Eldertainment

Financial Aid for Utah Seniors

Aging Waiver

Utah Alternatives Program

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Home Energy Assistance Target (HEAT) Program

Utah Caregiver Support Program

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

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

Property Tax Abatement and Deferral Programs

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

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