Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (60% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Specializing in short-term post-acute rehabilitation and long-term care, Cascades at Riverwalk is a nursing care community in Midvale, Utah, that offers physical, occupational, and speech therapy alongside wound care, recreational programming, and on-site conveniences. Licensed since March 2015 in Salt Lake County, this 120-bed skilled nursing community has been in operation for over 11 years. The community accepts Medicare and holds a CMS 5-star quality measures rating, making it one of the top-performing skilled nursing communities in Utah for resident health outcomes.
For long-stay residents, hospitalization rates are 28% better than the Utah average, and emergency department visits are 43% better, which are meaningful indicators of proactive, prevention-focused daily care. For short-stay rehabilitation residents, the results are equally strong: re-hospitalization rates after a nursing home stay are 51% better than the state average, outpatient emergency department visits are 56% better, falls with major injury are 100% better with zero incidents, and the rate of residents achieving or exceeding expected self-care ability at discharge is 35% above the Utah mean. The successful return-to-home rate of 60.0% is 19% better than the Utah average of 50.6%, reflecting the community’s rehabilitation effectiveness.
On the inspection side, the most recent routine inspection conducted on September 7, 2025, found the community generally compliant across resident care, staff qualifications, medication management, and maintenance. The community has had just two inspections in the recent data window against a Utah average of three, which is 33% fewer and reflects a stable compliance history with no unusual regulatory scrutiny. Additionally, a civil money penalty was reported in connection with the September 2025 inspection report data. No complaint investigations were reported.
In addition, staffing is generally in line with Utah averages across most nursing categories, with total nursing hours per resident per day coming in slightly below the state mean across RN, LPN, and CNA categories, and physical therapist hours per resident per day are 71% below the Utah average. This is a notable figure for a community with a rehabilitation focus, and families prioritizing intensive PT coverage should raise this directly during a tour. Weekend staffing also follows a similar pattern, with RN and total nursing hours running modestly below state averages.
With a 5-star quality measures rating and strong return-to-community track record, Cascades at Riverwalk is best suited for Medicare patients seeking post-acute rehabilitation following surgery, illness, or hospitalization, as well as long-term care residents and families in Salt Lake County who prioritize locations with proven clinical outcomes.
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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | UT Average | vs. UT Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 0 | 14 | This facility has 100% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Utah assisted living residence (0 vs. UT avg 14).↓ 100% 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 |
State average N/A
Last Health inspection on May 2025
State average N/A
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Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
40 of 48 citations resulted from standard inspections; 3 of 48 resulted from complaint investigations; and 5 of 48 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
State average: N/A
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Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
4,908 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 70 | 0 | 70 | 20,639 | 92 | 100% | 9.3 |
| Registered Nurse | 36 | 0 | 36 | 7,520 | 92 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 14 | 0 | 14 | 4,255 | 92 | 100% | 9.1 |
| Qualified Activities Professional | 13 | 7 | 20 | 3,852 | 92 | 100% | 9.5 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1,247 | 66 | 72% | 7.6 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 5 | 7 | 1,137 | 64 | 70% | 7.6 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 5 | 0 | 5 | 930 | 77 | 84% | 6.6 |
| Dental Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 930 | 64 | 70% | 7.9 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 903 | 72 | 78% | 7.5 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 840 | 61 | 66% | 8 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 713 | 66 | 72% | 7.6 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 3 | 3 | 637 | 66 | 72% | 7.7 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 4 | 4 | 609 | 61 | 66% | 6.4 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 2 | 0 | 2 | 536 | 63 | 68% | 7.5 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 523 | 66 | 72% | 7.9 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 441 | 58 | 63% | 7.6 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 91 | 34 | 37% | 2.7 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 1 | 2 | 86 | 21 | 23% | 3.9 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 71 | 52 | 57% | 1.4 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 64 | 8 | 9% | 8 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 60 | 12 | 13% | 5 |
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)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Oct 10, 2023 · $24K
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
29% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
60% of new residents, often for short stays.
11% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Cascades at Riverwalk from 2016–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (60% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Midvale's city center to Cascades at Riverwalk's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, Health Facility Licensing.
| Cascades at Orchard Park | NH HOS RC SNF | Orem (Sharon) | - | 52 | - | 38 | - |
| Fairfield Village a Generations Community | NH AL IL MC SNF | Layton (Cherry Lane Heights) | - | 112 | - | 31 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Cascades at Riverwalk | NH HOS RC SNF | Midvale | - | 120 | - | 60 | - |
| Maple Springs of North Logan | NH AL IL MC | North Logan | - | 80 | - | 33 | Studio |
| Rocky Mountain Care – Hunter Hollow | NH HC HOS SNF | West Valley City (Pioneer Parkway) | - | 124 | - | 67 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms |
Cascades at Riverwalk has a walk score of 60. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
According to UT state health department records, Cascades at Riverwalk's license expires on June 30, 2026.
Cascades at Riverwalk's occupancy is 84%.
Cascades at Riverwalk is a government-operated nursing facility in UT.
Cascades at Riverwalk has 120 beds.
Yes — there are 12 photos of Cascades at Riverwalk in the photo gallery on this page.
Cascades at Riverwalk is located at 1012 West Jordan River Boulevard, Midvale, UT 84047.
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