2/5
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.
2/5
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.
Located in the vibrant city of Salt Lake City, Utah, Sandstone Millcreek is a distinguished senior community offering expert short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, assisted living, and long-term living facilities, extending its services across Arizona and Nevada. Nestled in the picturesque landscape of Salt Lake City, Utah, the facility’s skilled nursing services encompass post-acute rehabilitation, long-term care, and a range of therapies, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of both residents and staff, Sandstone Millcreek offers a comforting environment focused on short-term rehabilitation, physical therapy, and skilled nursing services.
Sandstone Millcreek boasts a dedicated team comprising certified nursing assistants, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and medication aides committed to delivering residents exceptional care. For seniors seeking a comfortable and secure place to call home in Salt Lake City, Sandstone Millcreek is an excellent option. The facility’s primary goal remains centered on providing nothing short of stellar skilled nursing care and comprehensive rehabilitation, empowering residents to reclaim their cherished activities.
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.
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.
This home is ranked 37th out of 80 homes in Utah for nurse hours. 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.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 1h 8m per day | ▼ 4% State avg: 1h 11m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 33m per day | ▲ 9% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 2h 16m per day | ▼ 4% State avg: 2h 22m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day |
|
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.
| 3h 28m per day | ■ Avg State avg: 3h 31m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 1m per day | ▼ 81% State avg: 7m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 46m per day | ▼ 8% State avg: 50m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
23% fewer staff per resident than Utah average
0% compared with Utah average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
29 total: 25 full-time employees and 4 contractors.
29
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.5 hoursAssists with medical care and medications.
14 total: 13 full-time employees and 1 contractor.
14
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.4 hoursHelps with daily care and mobility.
66 total: 61 full-time employees and 5 contractors.
66
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.9 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
3,006 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 61 | 5 | 66 | 20,294 | 92 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Registered Nurse | 25 | 4 | 29 | 8,633 | 92 | 100% | 9.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 13 | 1 | 14 | 5,065 | 92 | 100% | 9.4 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,526 | 64 | 70% | 7.5 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,428 | 92 | 100% | 7.3 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 7 | 0 | 7 | 990 | 80 | 87% | 6.1 |
| Dental Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 786 | 61 | 66% | 7.6 |
| Qualified Activities Professional | 4 | 0 | 4 | 583 | 43 | 47% | 8.9 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 4 | 4 | 499 | 73 | 79% | 5.3 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 4 | 4 | 450 | 61 | 66% | 7.2 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 204 | 60 | 65% | 3.4 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 7 | 7 | 204 | 50 | 54% | 3.8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 185 | 54 | 59% | 2.7 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 24 | 3 | 3% | 8 |
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)
85% lower than Utah averageUtah average: $53K
48% fewer fines than Utah averageUtah average: 1.9
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
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Jan 31, 2024 · $8K
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jan 31, 2024Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
5.9
37% better than Utah averageUtah average: 9.3
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
14.3
29% better than Utah averageUtah average: 20.1
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
5.0%
68% better than Utah averageUtah average: 15.7%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
15.3%
28% better than Utah averageUtah average: 21.3%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
22.7%
In line with Utah averageUtah average: 23.1%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.3%
88% better than Utah averageUtah average: 2.6%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.8%
13% worse than Utah averageUtah average: 4.2%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.3%
39% better than Utah averageUtah average: 2.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.1%
In line with Utah averageUtah average: 4.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
5.8%
65% better than Utah averageUtah average: 16.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
6.4%
52% better than Utah averageUtah average: 13.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
95.1%
In line with Utah averageUtah average: 97.1%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
In line with Utah averageUtah average: 98.0%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.25
5% worse than Utah averageUtah average: 1.19
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.83
45% better than Utah averageUtah average: 1.50
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
94.9%
In line with Utah averageUtah average: 92.9%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.0%
5% better than Utah averageUtah average: 1.1%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
89.7%
In line with Utah averageUtah average: 91.0%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
13.7%
21% better than Utah averageUtah average: 17.4%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
12.2%
In line with Utah averageUtah average: 11.8%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than Utah averageUtah average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
41.4%
23% worse than Utah averageUtah average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
60.4%
19% better than Utah averageUtah average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
12% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
65% of new residents, often for short stays.
23% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
94Residents 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.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for Sandstone Millcreek from 2012–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs.
Rank #7 / 77Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 7th out of 77 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.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.
Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay.
Rank #62 / 77Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 62nd out of 77 homes in Utah. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Utah average. Well-run Utah facilities typically land around 52–58% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.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.
Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
Most residents stay long-term, while a smaller portion are admitted for short-term rehab.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (65% 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.
5.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Salt Lake City's city center to Sandstone Millcreek'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.
| William E. Christoffersen Salt Lake Veterans Home | NH MC NC RC | Salt Lake City (University) | 81
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UT AVG
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92.1%
Facility
92.1%
UT AVG
70.1%
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#9 / 86 | +31% | 4.86
Facility
4.86
UT AVG
3.72
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#9 / 80 | +32% | +31% | $12.7k
Facility
$12.7k
UT AVG
$52.4k
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#44 / 80 | 22
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22
UT AVG
27.7
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#38 / 79 | 5.5
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5.5
UT AVG
7.6
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#28 / 79 | 1 | 75 | - |
39
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39
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47
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#177 / 280 | Avalon Va Management LLC | $12.8M
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$12.8M
UT AVG
$10.3M
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#13 / 77 | $6.9M
Facility
$6.9M
UT AVG
$3.8M
Rank
#9 / 77 | 53.9%
Facility
53.9%
UT AVG
38%
Rank
#28 / 77 | 465150 | ||||
| Sandstone Taylorsville | NH NC | Salt Lake City | 120
Facility
120
UT AVG
84
Rank
#33 / 196 |
33.3%
Facility
33.3%
UT AVG
70.1%
Rank
#82 / 86 | -53% | 3.47
Facility
3.47
UT AVG
3.72
Rank
#37 / 80 | -3% | -7% | $7.5k
Facility
$7.5k
UT AVG
$52.4k
Rank
#38 / 80 | 23
Facility
23
UT AVG
27.7
Rank
#41 / 79 | 7.7
Facility
7.7
UT AVG
7.6
Rank
#51 / 79 | 2 | 40 | - |
38
Facility
38
UT AVG
47
Rank
#183 / 280 | Redwood Nursing & Rehab LLC | $15.1M
Facility
$15.1M
UT AVG
$10.3M
Rank
#10 / 77 | $5.1M
Facility
$5.1M
UT AVG
$3.8M
Rank
#16 / 77 | 33.9%
Facility
33.9%
UT AVG
38%
Rank
#68 / 77 | 465066 | ||||
| City Creek Post Acute | NH | Salt Lake City (East Central) | 108
Facility
108
UT AVG
84
Rank
#55 / 196 |
70.8%
Facility
70.8%
UT AVG
70.1%
Rank
#35 / 86 | +1% | 3.79
Facility
3.79
UT AVG
3.72
Rank
#24 / 80 | -54% | +2% | $0
Facility
$0
UT AVG
$52.4k
Rank
#1 / 80 | 18
Facility
18
UT AVG
27.7
Rank
#29 / 79 | 6.0
Facility
6.0
UT AVG
7.6
Rank
#33 / 79 | 2 | 68 | - |
75
Facility
75
UT AVG
47
Rank
#36 / 280 | Avenues Healthcare, Inc | $7.9M
Facility
$7.9M
UT AVG
$10.3M
Rank
#50 / 77 | $4.5M
Facility
$4.5M
UT AVG
$3.8M
Rank
#32 / 77 | 57.4%
Facility
57.4%
UT AVG
38%
Rank
#3 / 77 | 465072 | ||||
| Sandstone Millcreek | NH | Salt Lake City | 184
Facility
184
UT AVG
84
Rank
#6 / 196 |
58.1%
Facility
58.1%
UT AVG
70.1%
Rank
#62 / 86 | -17% | 3.47
Facility
3.47
UT AVG
3.72
Rank
#37 / 80 | +11% | -7% | $120.9k
Facility
$120.9k
UT AVG
$52.4k
Rank
#77 / 80 | 48
Facility
48
UT AVG
27.7
Rank
#65 / 79 | 12.0
Facility
12.0
UT AVG
7.6
Rank
#69 / 79 | 2 | 102 | - |
67
Facility
67
UT AVG
47
Rank
#73 / 280 | Millcreek Nursing & Rehab LLC | $15.5M
Facility
$15.5M
UT AVG
$10.3M
Rank
#6 / 77 | $6.7M
Facility
$6.7M
UT AVG
$3.8M
Rank
#7 / 77 | 43.1%
Facility
43.1%
UT AVG
38%
Rank
#62 / 77 | 465094 | ||||
| Pine Creek Rehab and Nursing | NH HC RC | Salt Lake City (Poplar Grove) | 34
Facility
34
UT AVG
84
Rank
#168 / 196 | - | - | 3.09
Facility
3.09
UT AVG
3.72
Rank
#62 / 80 | - | -17% | $56.1k
Facility
$56.1k
UT AVG
$52.4k
Rank
#66 / 80 | -
Facility
-
UT AVG
27.7
Rank
#64 / 79 | -
Facility
-
UT AVG
7.6
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#66 / 79 | - | 29 | - |
70
Facility
70
UT AVG
47
Rank
#60 / 280 | - | - | - | - | 46A064 |
Sandstone Millcreek is located in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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Sandstone Millcreek has a walk score of 67. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Sandstone Millcreek's occupancy is 58.1%.
Sandstone Millcreek is registered as a for-profit.
Yes — there are 6 photos of Sandstone Millcreek in the photo gallery on this page.
Sandstone Millcreek is located at 3855 S 700 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84106.
(801) 268-4766 will put you in contact with the team at Sandstone Millcreek.
Yes — Sandstone Millcreek is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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