Total staff
89
Employees
65
Contractors
24
Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Sandstone Canyon Rim
Nursing Home · Salt Lake City, UT
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
Sandstone Canyon Rim
Nursing Home · Salt Lake City, UT
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
Sandstone Canyon Rim accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Sandstone Canyon Rim is the epitome of high-standard living for seniors. From short-term rehabilitation and physical therapy to skilled nursing care, the facility is equipped to cater to a diverse range of needs. Whether orthopedic rehabilitation to aid in joint surgery recovery, comprehensive rehabilitation to promote independence, ventilator care for respiratory needs, or behavioral health services for emotional well-being, Sandstone Canyon Rim leaves no stone unturned in providing top-notch care.
The facility prides itself on its team of skilled nursing professionals available 24/7 to provide expert care, including post-operative recovery, wound care, and chronic disease management. With a dedicated respiratory therapy staff available around the clock and expertise in IV therapy, seniors can trust that their health needs are handled with utmost attention. Pain management is also a top priority at Sandstone Canyon Rim, ensuring seniors can find comfort and relief in their golden years.
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
This home is ranked 18th out of 66 homes in Utah. 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.
This home is ranked 18th out of 66 homes in Utah. 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.
3h 55m per day
Rank #18 / 66Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 18th out of 66 homes in Utah. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Utah average, with a ranking across 66 Utah SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
vs Utah avg
+5%
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
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.
| 2h 56m per day |
Capacity and availability
This home usually has availability
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
45.6%
Rank #64 / 81Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 64th out of 81 homes in Utah. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Utah average, with its Statewide rank out of 81. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
110 days
Occupancy rate
45.6%
Rank #64 / 81Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 64th out of 81 homes in Utah. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Utah average, with its Statewide rank out of 81. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
110 days
Walk Score: 64 / 100 Rank #87 / 281Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 87th out of 281 homes in Utah. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Utah SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Staff to resident ratio
2.23:1
0% compared with Utah average
Avg staff/day
28
Average shift
8.5 hours
8% better than Utah average
Total staff hours (quarter)
21,945
Nursing staff breakdown
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
RN Staff
14
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.4 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.4 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
LPN Staff
12
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.1 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.1 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
CNA Staff
36
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.8 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.8 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Contractor staffing
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
8%
1,756 contractor hours this quarter
Physical Therapy Aide: 5
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 5
Certified Nursing Assistant: 3
Licensed Practical Nurse: 3
Qualified Social Worker: 3
Speech Language Pathologist: 2
Physical Therapy Assistant: 2
Registered Nurse: 1
Staff by category
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 33 | 3 | 36 | 11,303 | 92 | 100% | 9.8 |
| Registered Nurse | 13 | 1 | 14 | 3,054 | 92 | 100% | 8.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 9 | 3 | 12 | 2,842 | 91 | 99% | 9.1 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,672 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 892 | 90 | 98% | 7.5 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 62 | 67% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 406 | 69 | 75% | 5.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 150 | 49 | 53% | 3 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 3 | 3 | 41 | 27 | 29% | 1.5 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 5 | 5 | 32 | 26 | 28% | 1.1 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 5 | 5 | 30 | 8 | 9% | 3.7 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1% | 3.3 |
36 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
14 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
12 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
99%
4 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
70%
2 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
98%
1 Administrator
% of Days
70%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
70%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days
67%
2 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
75%
2 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
53%
3 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
29%
5 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
28%
5 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
9%
1 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days
1%
Penalties and fines
Includes penalties issued in 2024
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)
Total fines amount
$7K Rank #31 / 66Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 31st out of 66 homes in Utah. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Utah average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 66 skilled nursing facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
87% lower than Utah averageUtah average: $53K
Number of fines
1
48% fewer fines than Utah averageUtah average: 1.9
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Utah averageUtah average: 0.3
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$7K
Utah average
$53K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Dec 16, 2024 · $7K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Dec 16, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Dec 16, 2024
$7K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
7.8
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
7.8
16% better than Utah averageUtah average: 9.3
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
14.8
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
14.8
26% better than Utah averageUtah average: 20.1
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
17.7%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
17.7%
13% worse than Utah averageUtah average: 15.7%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
10.6%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
10.6%
50% better than Utah averageUtah average: 21.3%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
16.1%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
16.1%
30% better than Utah averageUtah average: 23.1%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.1%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.1%
21% better than Utah averageUtah average: 2.6%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.0%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.0%
6% better than Utah averageUtah average: 4.2%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.7%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.7%
67% better than Utah averageUtah average: 2.1%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.0%
22% worse than Utah averageUtah average: 4.1%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
5.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
5.6%
66% better than Utah averageUtah average: 16.5%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
6.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
6.3%
53% better than Utah averageUtah average: 13.5%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.6%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.6%
In line with Utah averageUtah average: 97.1%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.3%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.3%
In line with Utah averageUtah average: 98.0%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
87.3%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
87.3%
6% worse than Utah averageUtah average: 92.9%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.4%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.4%
28% worse than Utah averageUtah average: 1.1%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
84.6%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
84.6%
7% worse than Utah averageUtah average: 91.0%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
13% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
17 days
Private pay
23% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 months
Medicaid
63% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
5 - 6 months
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
40
Medicare
1
2.5% of residents
Medicaid
38
95% of residents
Private pay or other
1
2.5% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Sandstone Canyon Rim based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
45.6%
↑ 2.2pp vs 2023
Net Income
$982.6K
↑ ~$2.0M vs 2023
Total Payroll
$3.0M
↓ ~$268.7K vs 2023
Profit Margin
13.6%
↑ 28.6pp vs 2023
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$7.3M
Profit
$982.6K
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$7.3M Rank #42 / 63Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 42nd out of 63 homes in Utah. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Utah SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Profit
$982.6K
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #44 / 63Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 44th out of 63 homes in Utah. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Utah average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$3.0M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #44 / 63Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 44th out of 63 homes in Utah. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Utah average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$3.4M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$6.3M
Who this home usually serves
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Estimated distance in miles from Salt Lake City's city center to Sandstone Canyon Rim's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 4.25 miles to nearest hospital (George E. Wahlen Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sandstone Canyon Rim
Is Sandstone Canyon Rim in a walkable area?
Sandstone Canyon Rim has a walk score of 64. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the occupancy rate at Sandstone Canyon Rim?
Sandstone Canyon Rim's occupancy is 45.6%.
What is the phone number of Sandstone Canyon Rim?
(801) 487-0896 will put you in contact with the team at Sandstone Canyon Rim.
Is Sandstone Canyon Rim Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Yes — Sandstone Canyon Rim is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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