Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (62% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Situated in the picturesque city of Brigham, Utah, Sandstone Pioneer Trail is a skilled nursing facility offering residents top-tier short-term rehabilitation, physical therapy, and skilled nursing care. It is committed to fostering well-being and aiding individuals in their journey toward recovery and independence. Sandstone Pioneer Trail prioritizes providing the highest quality of care, boasting a dedicated team of professionals who strive to ensure residents receive optimal support.
The facility’s mission revolves around delivering exceptional nursing care and comprehensive rehabilitation, enabling residents to regain their lifestyle preferences. With a capacity of 102 beds and an average daily occupancy of 44 residents, Sandstone Pioneer Trail is committed to empowering individuals to resume their cherished activities. Sandstone Pioneer Trail is an excellent choice for those seeking exemplary skilled nursing care or rehabilitation services.
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
| 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 |
Federal inspection data published by CMS, covering this home's Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing/nursing beds only.
Utah average 3.5
Last Health inspection on Apr 2025
Utah average 27.7
Utah average 7.62
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
10 of 16 citations resulted from standard inspections; 5 of 16 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 16 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Utah average: 0.7
Utah average: 2.5
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
819 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 32 | 0 | 32 | 7,209 | 92 | 100% | 6.7 |
| Registered Nurse | 17 | 0 | 17 | 2,547 | 92 | 100% | 8.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,576 | 90 | 98% | 8.7 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 849 | 68 | 74% | 6.7 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 472 | 59 | 64% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 449 | 56 | 61% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 361 | 67 | 73% | 5.4 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 3 | 3 | 312 | 64 | 70% | 4.9 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 305 | 61 | 66% | 5 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 91 | 35 | 38% | 2.6 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 38 | 23 | 25% | 1.6 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 24 | 26% | 0.7 |
Includes penalties issued in 2023-2025
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.
2 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
21% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
62% of new residents, often for short stays.
17% 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
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Sandstone Pioneer Trail from 2012–2024, 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 (62% 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.
1.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Brigham City's city center to Sandstone Pioneer Trail's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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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
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.
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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 D or higher — meaning actual harm occurred or residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. 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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| Sandstone Pioneer Trail | NH SNF | Brigham City | 72
Facility
72
UT AVG
84
Rank
#105 / 192 |
48.6%
Facility
48.6%
UT AVG
69.3
Rank
#57 / 71 | -30% | 3.86
Facility
3.86
UT AVG
3.72
Rank
#15 / 75 | +38% | +4% | $19.7k
Facility
$19.7k
UT AVG
$52.4k
Rank
#47 / 75 | 16
Facility
16
UT AVG
27.7
Rank
#19 / 70 | 5.3
Facility
5.3
UT AVG
7.6
Rank
#22 / 70 | 2 | 35 | - |
52
Facility
52
UT AVG
49
Rank
#133 / 270 | Brigham City Nursing & Rehab LLC | $4.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$4.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
UT AVG
$9.3M
Rank
#63 / 71 | $2.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$2.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
UT AVG
$4.5M
Rank
#58 / 71 | 49.4%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
49.4%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
UT AVG
49.5%
Rank
#37 / 69 | 465020 | ||||
| Sandstone Brigham City | NH SNF | Brigham City | 84
Facility
84
UT AVG
84
Rank
#82 / 192 |
38.8%
Facility
38.8%
UT AVG
69.3
Rank
#61 / 71 | -44% | 3.67
Facility
3.67
UT AVG
3.72
Rank
#23 / 75 | +10% | -1% | $15.6k
Facility
$15.6k
UT AVG
$52.4k
Rank
#42 / 75 | 19
Facility
19
UT AVG
27.7
Rank
#26 / 70 | 6.3
Facility
6.3
UT AVG
7.6
Rank
#31 / 70 | 2 | 33 | - |
26
Facility
26
UT AVG
49
Rank
#214 / 270 | Willow Glen Nursing & Rehab LLC | $5.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$5.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
UT AVG
$9.3M
Rank
#57 / 71 | $2.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$2.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
UT AVG
$4.5M
Rank
#56 / 71 | 47.8%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
47.8%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
UT AVG
49.5%
Rank
#41 / 69 | 465093 | ||||
| Sandstone American Fork | NH SNF | American Fork | 106
Facility
106
UT AVG
84
Rank
#54 / 192 | - | - | 5.46
Facility
5.46
UT AVG
3.72
Rank
#2 / 75 | +21% | +47% | $35.4k
Facility
$35.4k
UT AVG
$52.4k
Rank
#56 / 75 | 66
Facility
66
UT AVG
27.7
Rank
#64 / 70 | 16.5
Facility
16.5
UT AVG
7.6
Rank
#65 / 70 | 6 | 19 | - |
49
Facility
49
UT AVG
49
Rank
#142 / 270 | American Fork Nursing & Rehabilitation LLC | $8.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$8.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
UT AVG
$9.3M
Rank
#38 / 71 | $3.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$3.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
UT AVG
$4.5M
Rank
#42 / 71 | 44.3%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
44.3%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
UT AVG
49.5%
Rank
#46 / 69 | 465097 |
Sandstone Pioneer Trail is located in Brigham City, Utah.
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Sandstone Pioneer Trail has a walk score of 52. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
According to UT state health department records, Sandstone Pioneer Trail's license expires on July 31, 2027.
Sandstone Pioneer Trail's occupancy is 49%.
Sandstone Pioneer Trail has been operating for approximately 31 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
No, Sandstone Pioneer Trail has a no-pet policy.
Sandstone Pioneer Trail is registered as a for-profit in UT.
Sandstone Pioneer Trail has 72 beds.
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