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.
Sandstone South Lake
Nursing Home
Sandstone South Lake
Nursing Home
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
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
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
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
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
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The information below is reported by the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, Health Facility Licensing.
City Creek Post Acute
-36%
+2%
+1%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Salt Lake City (East Central)
80
No
75
AVENUES HEALTHCARE, INC.
70.8%
$7,455,078.00
$3,896,506.00
52.3%
67.10
3.7943
-
18
2
-36%+2%+1%
Holladay Healthcare Center
-50%
-6%
+14%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
UT 84117
105
No
-
OLYMPUS HEALTH, INC.
80.0%
$11,858,126.00
$5,794,015.00
48.9%
81.30
3.4839
-
25
-
-50%-6%+14%
Mt. Olympus Rehabilitation Center
-43%
-7%
+9%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
UT 84109
100
No
-
CASCADES AT MOUNT OLYMPUS REHAB LLC
76.7%
$8,396,520.00
$3,717,908.00
44.3%
62.50
3.4735
5
58
5
-43%-7%+9%
Life Care Center of Bountiful
-20%
-21%
-37%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Woods Cross
100
No
62
MONUMENT HEALTH BOUNTIFUL LLC
44.4%
$7,640,479.00
$3,229,222.00
42.3%
69.10
2.9248
3
21
4
-20%-21%-37%
Sandstone South Lake
+29%
-11%
-11%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Salt Lake City
140
No
73
SLC VALLEY NURSING & REHAB LLC
62.4%
$15,012,537.00
$4,207,649.00
28%
114.20
3.3271
2
57
9
+29%-11%-11%
City Creek Post Acute
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
Salt Lake City (East Central)
Bed Count:
80
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
AVENUES HEALTHCARE, INC.
CCN:
465072
Occupancy:
70.8%
Home Revenue:
$7,455,078.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,896,506.00
Payroll %:
52.3%
Avg Residents/Day:
67.10
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.7943
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
18
Severe Citations:
2
RN share vs State Avg:
-36%
-36%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+2%
+2%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+1%
+1%
Holladay Healthcare Center
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
UT 84117
Bed Count:
105
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
OLYMPUS HEALTH, INC.
CCN:
465109
Occupancy:
80.0%
Home Revenue:
$11,858,126.00
Payroll Costs:
$5,794,015.00
Payroll %:
48.9%
Avg Residents/Day:
81.30
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.4839
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
25
RN share vs State Avg:
-50%
-50%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-6%
-6%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+14%
+14%
Mt. Olympus Rehabilitation Center
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
UT 84109
Bed Count:
100
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
CASCADES AT MOUNT OLYMPUS REHAB LLC
CCN:
465006
Occupancy:
76.7%
Home Revenue:
$8,396,520.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,717,908.00
Payroll %:
44.3%
Avg Residents/Day:
62.50
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.4735
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
5
Citations:
58
Severe Citations:
5
RN share vs State Avg:
-43%
-43%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-7%
-7%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+9%
+9%
Life Care Center of Bountiful
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
Woods Cross
Bed Count:
100
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
MONUMENT HEALTH BOUNTIFUL LLC
CCN:
465112
Occupancy:
44.4%
Home Revenue:
$7,640,479.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,229,222.00
Payroll %:
42.3%
Avg Residents/Day:
69.10
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
2.9248
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
3
Citations:
21
Severe Citations:
4
RN share vs State Avg:
-20%
-20%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-21%
-21%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-37%
-37%
Sandstone South Lake
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
Salt Lake City
Bed Count:
140
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
SLC VALLEY NURSING & REHAB LLC
CCN:
465146
Occupancy:
62.4%
Home Revenue:
$15,012,537.00
Payroll Costs:
$4,207,649.00
Payroll %:
28%
Avg Residents/Day:
114.20
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.3271
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
2
Citations:
57
Severe Citations:
9
RN share vs State Avg:
+29%
+29%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-11%
-11%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-11%
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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 Nurse | 32 | 9.4 | Yes |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 10 | 8.6 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 72 | 8 | 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 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 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
57
Citations per inspection
19
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
Jun 19, 2025
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Jun 19, 2025
Corrected
Administration moderate citation
Jun 19, 2025
Corrected
Administration moderate citation
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.
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.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
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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