Sandstone South Lake

Sandstone South Lake is a Nursing Home in Utah

Sandstone South Lake is a Nursing Home in Utah

Sandstone South Lake

2472 S 300 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84115 View Map

Sandstone South Lake is a Nursing Home in Utah

Sandstone South Lake is a Nursing Home in Utah

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Overview of 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.

(725) 567-0700

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 3.33/day
Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
2/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
1/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
5/5

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.

Lower demand than the Utah average
Occupancy rate 62.4%
Residents per day (avg) 114
Occupancy rate
62.4%
Residents per day (avg)
114

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

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

Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$15.2M
Profit
$3.3M
Proprietary home Corporation
Home revenue
$15,169,913.00
Profit
$3,304,053.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.2M
27.7% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$7.7M
Total costs $11.9M
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Comparison Chart

The information below is reported by the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, Health Facility Licensing.
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Address 3.0 miles from city center

Address 2472 S 300 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84115

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

147
Total Staff
119
Employees
28
Contractors
38,627
Total Hours (Quarter)
52
Avg Staff/Day
8.2
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse329.4 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse108.6 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant728 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
123 staff
8.5hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
4 staff
8.4hs shift avg
Therapy Services
12 staff
4.5hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
2 staff
1.9hs shift avg
Dietary Services
4 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
7.1%
of total hours from contractors
2,754 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 8 Registered Nurse: 3 Licensed Practical Nurse: 3 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Speech Language Pathologist: 3 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Physical Therapy Assistant: 5
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant6487219,52391100%8
Registered Nurse293329,30291100%9.4
Licensed Practical Nurse73102,92791100%8.6
Medication Aide/Technician5051,6278695%10
Other Dietary Services Staff4041,2727785%8.1
Clinical Nurse Specialist2026664954%8.8
Nurse Practitioner2025686167%8
Administrator1015126470%8
Dental Services Staff1014886167%8
Respiratory Therapy Technician0224487380%5.9
Nurse Aide in Training3034413336%8
Physical Therapy Aide0224196571%6.4
Speech Language Pathologist0331495662%2.6
Qualified Social Worker0221226571%1.9
RN Director of Nursing1011101213%9.2
Physical Therapy Assistant055533842%1.4

Health Inspection History

Source: CMS Health Citations (Mar 2022 – Jun 2025)

3
Inspections
57
Total Citations
2
Critical (J-L)
7
Serious (G-I)
19
Citations/Inspection
Jun 2025
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
Minor (A-C)
0
Moderate (D-F)
48
Serious (G-I)
7
Critical (J-L)
2
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Quality of Life & Care
16
28% of total
Resident Rights
7
12% of total
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation
6
11% of total
Infection Control
5
9% of total
Administration
5
9% of total
Pharmacy Services
4
7% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections 57
Complaint Investigations 3
State Comparison (UT)
Citations
57
Utah average: 27.7
Critical Citations
2
Utah average: 0.7
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
DateSeverity ?CategoryTagStatus
Jun 19, 2025 D Abuse/NeglectF0600 Corrected
Jun 19, 2025 E Abuse/NeglectF0609 Corrected
Jun 19, 2025 F AdministrationF0770 Corrected
Jun 19, 2025 D AdministrationF0840 Corrected
Jun 19, 2025 E AdministrationF0867 Corrected
Jun 19, 2025 K EnvironmentalF0921 Corrected
Jun 19, 2025 D Infection ControlF0880 Corrected
Jun 19, 2025 E NutritionF0812 Corrected
Jun 19, 2025 D PharmacyF0755 Corrected
Jun 19, 2025 E PharmacyF0761 Corrected
Jun 19, 2025 D Quality of CareF0676 Corrected
Jun 19, 2025 D Quality of CareF0684 Corrected
Jun 19, 2025 L Quality of CareF0689 Corrected
Jun 19, 2025 D Quality of CareF0692 Corrected
Jun 19, 2025 G Quality of CareF0742 Corrected
Jun 19, 2025 D Care PlanningF0641 Corrected
Jun 19, 2025 D Care PlanningF0842 Corrected
Jun 19, 2025 E Resident RightsF0550 Corrected
Jun 19, 2025 D Resident RightsF0552 Corrected
Jun 19, 2025 D Resident RightsF0628 Corrected
Jan 25, 2024 D Abuse/NeglectF0609 Corrected
Jan 25, 2024 D Infection ControlF0880 Corrected
Jan 25, 2024 E NutritionF0812 Corrected
Jan 25, 2024 D PharmacyF0755 Corrected
Jan 25, 2024 E PharmacyF0761 Corrected
Jan 25, 2024 G Quality of CareF0686 Corrected
Jan 25, 2024 D Quality of CareF0689 Corrected
Jan 25, 2024 D Care PlanningF0655 Corrected
Jan 25, 2024 D Care PlanningF0656 Corrected
Mar 21, 2022 G Abuse/NeglectF0600 Corrected
Mar 21, 2022 E Abuse/NeglectF0607 Corrected
Mar 21, 2022 E Abuse/NeglectF0609 Corrected
Mar 21, 2022 F AdministrationF0838 Corrected
Mar 21, 2022 G AdministrationF0867 Corrected
Mar 21, 2022 D EnvironmentalF0914 Corrected
Mar 21, 2022 E Infection ControlF0880 Corrected
Mar 21, 2022 D Infection ControlF0881 Corrected
Mar 21, 2022 D Infection ControlF0883 Corrected
Mar 21, 2022 E Nursing ServicesF0725 Corrected
Mar 21, 2022 E NutritionF0804 Corrected
Mar 21, 2022 F NutritionF0812 Corrected
Mar 21, 2022 E Quality of CareF0676 Corrected
Mar 21, 2022 D Quality of CareF0677 Corrected
Mar 21, 2022 G Quality of CareF0684 Corrected
Mar 21, 2022 G Quality of CareF0686 Corrected
Mar 21, 2022 D Quality of CareF0687 Corrected
Mar 21, 2022 D Quality of CareF0688 Corrected
Mar 21, 2022 D Quality of CareF0689 Corrected
Mar 21, 2022 D Quality of CareF0690 Corrected
Mar 21, 2022 G Quality of CareF0697 Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: Hospital District
Hospital-Based
Part of: Gunnison Valley Hospital (Special Service District Hospital)
Resident Census by Payment Source
116 Total Residents
Medicare 5 (4.3%)
Medicaid 109 (94%)
Private Pay/Other 2 (1.7%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality Measures

CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)

High-Risk Clinical Events
8.8 Score
6% better than avg Utah avg: 9.3

Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline

Functional Decline
18.3 Score
9% better than avg Utah avg: 20.1

Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
22.0%
Lost Too Much Weight
0.5%
Urinary Tract Infection
1.7%
Depressive Symptoms
13.1%
Falls with Major Injury
1.2%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
100.0%
Antipsychotic Use
16.1%
Walking Ability Worsened
15.3%
Influenza Vaccine
95.9%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
4.9%
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
17.5%
Short-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).

Pneumococcal Vaccine
99.7% 7% better than avg Utah: 92.9%
Short-Stay Residents Who Received a New Antipsychotic Medication
0.6% 41% better than avg Utah: 1.1%
Influenza Vaccine
90.1% Near average Utah: 91.0%

Penalties & 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 $31K Utah avg: $53K 41% better than avg
Number of Fines 2 Utah avg: 1.9
Compared to Utah Average Facility: $31K | Utah Avg: $53K
Penalty History

Showing all 2 penalties (Jan 2024 - Jun 2025)

Jun 19, 2025 Civil Money Penalty
$13K
Jan 25, 2024 Civil Money Penalty
$18K

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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Aging Waiver
UT Medicaid Aging Waiver
  • General: Age 65+, Utah resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • UT Specifics: Rural challenges; waitlists possible.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($65/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
Utah Alternatives Program
UT Alternatives
  • General: Age 60+, Utah resident, at risk of nursing home.
  • Income Limits: ~$2,000/month (individual, varies).
  • Asset Limits: $5,000 (individual).
  • UT Specifics: Limited funding; rural focus.
  • Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).
Older Americans Act (OAA) Services
Utah OAA Services
  • General: Age 60+, UT resident; no income/asset limits.
  • Income Limits (2025): None; donations encouraged.
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed.
  • UT Specifics: 12 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels; rural emphasis.
  • Services: Meals (~$5-$7/meal), transportation, homemaker services (~4 hours/week), respite (5 days/year), legal aid.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Utah Medicare Savings Program
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, UT resident, Medicare Part A/B.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
  • Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
  • UT Specifics: Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Home Energy Assistance Target (HEAT) Program
Utah HEAT Program
  • General: Age 60+ prioritized, UT resident, low-income household.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed.
  • UT Specifics: Covers gas, electric, propane; emergency aid available.
  • Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), crisis aid ($500 max).
Utah Caregiver Support Program
Utah Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)
  • General: Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; UT resident; 2+ ADLs.
  • Income Limits (2025): No strict cap; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed.
  • UT Specifics: Includes grandparent caregivers; serves ~1,500 annually.
  • Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), training, supplies (~$500/year).
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Utah SCSEP
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, UT resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified.
  • UT Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Utah VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, UT resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
  • Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
  • Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth).
  • UT Specifics: Supports rural veterans; high demand near VA centers.
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs.
Property Tax Abatement and Deferral Programs
Utah Circuit Breaker and Deferral Programs
Official government program page
  • General: Age 66+ (abatement) or 75+ (deferral), UT resident 10+ months/year, homeowner.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$40,000/year (household, abatement); no limit for deferral.
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed; home value < ~$500,000 typical.
  • UT Specifics: Abatement up to $1,200; deferral accrues interest (2.5%-5%).
  • Services: Tax relief (~$500-$1,200/year) or deferral (postpones payment).
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
Utah SFMNP
  • General: Age 60+, UT resident, low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,322/month (185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed.
  • UT Specifics: Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~5,000 via 12 AAAs.
  • Services: Vouchers (~$50/season) for produce at farmers’ markets.

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UT Medicaid Aging Waiver

Aging Waiver

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+, Utah resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • UT Specifics:
    Rural challenges; waitlists possible.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($65/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
UT Alternatives

Utah Alternatives Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+, Utah resident, at risk of nursing home.
  • Income Limits:
    ~$2,000/month (individual, varies).
  • Asset Limits:
    $5,000 (individual).
  • UT Specifics:
    Limited funding; rural focus.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), transportation (~5 trips/month).
Utah OAA Services

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+, UT resident; no income/asset limits.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    None; donations encouraged.
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed.
  • UT Specifics:
    12 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels; rural emphasis.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Meals (~$5-$7/meal), transportation, homemaker services (~4 hours/week), respite (5 days/year), legal aid.
Utah Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, UT resident, Medicare Part A/B.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
  • Asset Limits:
    $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
  • UT Specifics:
    Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Utah HEAT Program

Home Energy Assistance Target (HEAT) Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+ prioritized, UT resident, low-income household.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$3,970/month (185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed.
  • UT Specifics:
    Covers gas, electric, propane; emergency aid available.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), crisis aid ($500 max).
Utah Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Utah Caregiver Support Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; UT resident; 2+ ADLs.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    No strict cap; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed.
  • UT Specifics:
    Includes grandparent caregivers; serves ~1,500 annually.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), training, supplies (~$500/year).
Utah SCSEP

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, UT resident.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not specified.
  • UT Specifics:
    Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Utah VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, UT resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
  • Asset Limits:
    ~$155,356 (net worth).
  • UT Specifics:
    Supports rural veterans; high demand near VA centers.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs.
Utah Circuit Breaker and Deferral Programs

Property Tax Abatement and Deferral Programs

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 66+ (abatement) or 75+ (deferral), UT resident 10+ months/year, homeowner.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$40,000/year (household, abatement); no limit for deferral.
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed; home value < ~$500,000 typical.
  • UT Specifics:
    Abatement up to $1,200; deferral accrues interest (2.5%-5%).
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Tax relief (~$500-$1,200/year) or deferral (postpones payment).
Utah SFMNP

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+, UT resident, low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,322/month (185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed.
  • UT Specifics:
    Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~5,000 via 12 AAAs.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Vouchers (~$50/season) for produce at farmers’ markets.
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