Total health inspections
3
Utah average 3.5
Last Health inspection on Jun 2025
Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
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Nursing Home in Salt Lake City
CMS overall rating
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.
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.
Sandstone South Lake
Nursing Home in Salt Lake City
CMS overall rating
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.
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.
Sandstone South Lake
Sandstone South Lake, located in Salt Lake City of Utah, is a senior living community and skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility that provides quality healthcare and worry-free living. As a part of the Sandstone Health Care Group, the community upholds its standards in providing quality skilled nursing services, comprehensive rehabilitation, and other medical services to their residents and patients alike, making it an optimal setting for seniors who are also in search of comprehensive healthcare.
Sandstone South Lake also offers a spectrum of amenities and activities meticulously crafted to enhance the overall well-being of its residents. Their thoughtfully designed accommodations, recreational programs, and state-of-the art facilities, ensures a seamless integration of medical expertise with a commitment to personalized care.
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.
Nursing care per resident
This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
140
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
62.4%
Residents per day (avg)
114
Occupancy rate
62.4%
Residents per day (avg)
114
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Long-term daily care
Ongoing support needs
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
14% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
27 days
Private pay
40% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Medicaid
46% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
6 - 7 months
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$15.2M
Profit
$3.3M
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$15,169,913.00
Profit
$3,304,053.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.2M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$7.7M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$11.9M
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
57
Utah average 27.7
Citations per inspection
19
Utah average 7.62
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
54 of 57 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 3 of 57 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
2
2
186% worse than Utah averageUtah average: 0.7
Serious Health citations
7
7
180% worse than Utah averageUtah average: 2.5
2 critical citations
7 serious citations
48 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Jun 19, 2025
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Jun 19, 2025
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Jun 19, 2025
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Jun 19, 2025
Corrected
Administration moderate citation
Issues related to how the facility is managed, including policies, procedures, and compliance with regulations.
Jun 19, 2025
Issues related to how the facility is managed, including policies, procedures, and compliance with regulations.
Jun 19, 2025
Corrected
Administration moderate citation
Issues related to how the facility is managed, including policies, procedures, and compliance with regulations.
Jun 19, 2025
Issues related to how the facility is managed, including policies, procedures, and compliance with regulations.
Jun 19, 2025
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Compare Nursing Homes around Salt Lake City The information below is reported by the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, Health Facility Licensing.
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City Creek Post Acute
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
Salt Lake City (East Central)
80
70.8%
+1%
3.79
+2%
0
18
6.0
2
67
-
75
Avenues Healthcare, Inc.
$7.5M
$3.9M
52.3%
465072
Holladay Healthcare Center
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
Salt Lake City
105
80.0%
+14%
3.48
-6%
0
25
8.3
0
81
A+
-
Olympus Health, Inc.
$11.9M
$5.8M
48.9%
465109
Sandstone South Lake
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
Salt Lake City
140
62.4%
-11%
3.33
-11%
2
57
19.0
9
114
-
73
Slc Valley Nursing & Rehab Llc
$15.0M
$4.2M
28%
465146
First Step House – Stratford Apartments (RS)
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
Salt Lake City
46
-
-
-
-
0
0
0.0
0
-
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-
-
-
-
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Friends of Switchpoint, Inc DBA Switchpoint Canyon Rim
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
Salt Lake City
43
-
-
-
-
0
0
0.0
0
-
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2472 S 300 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84115
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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)
This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Total staff
147
Employees
119
Contractors
28
Staff to resident ratio
1.27:1
40% worse than Utah averageUtah average ratio: 2.12:1
Avg staff/day
52
Average shift
8.2 hours
0% compared with Utah averageUtah average: 7.9 hours
Total staff hours (quarter)
38,627
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Total count
32
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.4 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.4 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Total count
10
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.6 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.6 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total count
72
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Contractor staffing
Total hours from contractors
7.1%
2,754 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 8
Physical Therapy Assistant: 5
Registered Nurse: 3
Licensed Practical Nurse: 3
Speech Language Pathologist: 3
Qualified Social Worker: 2
Physical Therapy Aide: 2
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2
Staff by category
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 64 | 8 | 72 | 19,523 | 91 | 100% | 8 |
| Registered Nurse | 29 | 3 | 32 | 9,302 | 91 | 100% | 9.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 7 | 3 | 10 | 2,927 | 91 | 100% | 8.6 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,627 | 86 | 95% | 10 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,272 | 77 | 85% | 8.1 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 666 | 49 | 54% | 8.8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 568 | 61 | 67% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 67% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 448 | 73 | 80% | 5.9 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 3 | 0 | 3 | 441 | 33 | 36% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 419 | 65 | 71% | 6.4 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 3 | 3 | 149 | 56 | 62% | 2.6 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 122 | 65 | 71% | 1.9 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 110 | 12 | 13% | 9.2 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 5 | 5 | 53 | 38 | 42% | 1.4 |
72 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
32 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
10 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
5 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days
95%
4 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
85%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
54%
2 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
67%
1 Administrator
% of Days
70%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days
67%
2 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
80%
3 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days
36%
2 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
71%
3 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
62%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
71%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
13%
5 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
42%
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total census
116 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
5 residents (4.3%)
Medicaid
109 residents (94%)
Private pay or other
2 residents (1.7%)
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.
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.
8.8
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
8.8
6% 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.
18.3
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
18.3
9% 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
22.0%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
22.0%
40% worse than Utah averageUtah average: 15.7%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
15.3%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
15.3%
28% 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
17.5%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
17.5%
24% better than Utah averageUtah average: 23.1%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.2%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.2%
54% better than Utah averageUtah average: 2.6%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.9%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.9%
15% worse than Utah averageUtah average: 4.2%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.7%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.7%
18% better than Utah averageUtah average: 2.1%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
0.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
0.5%
88% better than Utah averageUtah average: 4.1%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
13.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
13.1%
20% better than Utah averageUtah average: 16.5%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
16.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
16.1%
20% worse than Utah averageUtah average: 13.5%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
In line with Utah averageUtah average: 97.1%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
95.9%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
95.9%
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
99.7%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.7%
7% better than Utah averageUtah average: 92.9%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.6%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.6%
41% better than Utah averageUtah average: 1.1%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
90.1%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
90.1%
In line with Utah averageUtah average: 91.0%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Penalties and fines
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
$31K
41% lower than Utah averageUtah average: $53K
Number of fines
2
In line with 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
$31K
Utah average
$53K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jun 19, 2025
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jun 19, 2025
$13K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jan 25, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jan 25, 2024
$18K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Sandstone South Lake based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
62.4%
↓ 1.7pp vs 2023
Net Income
$3,304,053
↑ ~$5.2M vs 2023
Total Payroll
$6,193,193
↓ ~$1.5M vs 2023
Profit Margin
22.0%
↑ 34.9pp vs 2023
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