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Nursing Home in Utah

CMS overall rating Info 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.

Sunshine Terrace Skilled Nursing

Nursing Home in Utah

CMS overall rating Info 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.

Sunshine Terrace Skilled Nursing

Overview of Sunshine Terrace Skilled Nursing
Sunshine Terrace Skilled Nursing is a non-profit senior care community in Logan, Utah. It provides a continuum of care, including short-term rehabilitation, long-term skilled nursing care, memory care, assisted living, outpatient therapy services, home health, hospice, and private duty care. The facility is dedicated to setting the standard in senior healthcare for Cache Valley.
(435) 752-0411

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info 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.
4/5
Utah average: 3.4/5
Health Inspection Info 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.
3/5
Utah average: 2.7/5
Staffing Info 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.
5/5
Utah average: 3.2/5
Quality Measures Info 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.
3/5
Utah average: 4.4/5

Nursing care per resident

Info This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
4h 24m per day

This home provides 17% more nursing time per resident than the Utah average.

Utah average: 3h 46m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 172

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Utah average
Occupancy rate 29.6%
Residents per day (avg) 62
Occupancy rate
29.6%
Residents per day (avg)
62

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Might be optimal for
Post-acute recovery Temporary care Transitional stays

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

19% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 22 days

Private pay

63% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

18% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 years

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$4.6M
Operating deficit
-$2.0M
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$4.6M
Operating deficit
-$2.0M
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$2.7M
58.7% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$3.0M
Total costs $5.7M
Bed community size
172-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Years in operation
45 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Care Facility
StatusRegulated
IssuanceMarch 15, 1981
ExpirationOctober 31, 2026
CountyCache

Additional Licensing Details

CMS Certification Number465079

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Skilled Nursing

Additional Services

7 services
Skilled Nursing And Rehab
Home Based Care
Outpatient Therapies
Sunshine Cares
Sunshine Home Health
Sunshine Hospice Care
Caregiver Support

Amenities & Lifestyle

0 amenities
Specific ProgramsHome Based Care, Sunshine Cares, Sunshine Home Health, Sunshine Hospice Care, Outpatient Therapies, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing and Rehab, Caregiver Support

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Inspection History

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.

1 visit/inspection

Latest inspection

Date February 19, 2024
Annual Inspection

12 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Utah average: 14 deficiencies

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

Utah average 3.5


Last Health inspection on Feb 2024

Total health citations 23

Utah average 27.7

Citations per inspection
7.67

Utah average 7.62


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

All 23 citations resulted from standard inspections.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Utah average

Utah average: 0.7


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Utah average

Utah average: 2.5

0 critical citations More info Utah average: 0.7

0 serious citations More info Utah average: 2.5

23 moderate citations More info Utah average: 24.5

0 minor citations More info Utah average: 0.1
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Info Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Feb 22, 2024
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Info Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols. Feb 22, 2024
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Info Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs. Feb 22, 2024
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. Feb 22, 2024
Corrected

Compare Nursing Homes around Utah The information below is reported by the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, Health Facility Licensing.

5 facilities compared · CMS & UT Dept. of Health data · Updated Apr 2026

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Advanced Health Care of St George
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.

Saint George
50
57.7%
-18%
5.10
+18%
+37%
1
8
4.0
0
43
Swigert, Jason
$9.9M
$3.3M
33.2%
465190
Sunshine Terrace Skilled Nursing
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.

Logan
172
29.6%
-58%
4.40
-28%
+18%
0
23
7.7
0
62
Milford Memorial Hospital
$4.4M
$2.7M
61%
465079
Cedar Health and Rehabilitation
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.

Cedar City
120
57.5%
-18%
3.64
-53%
-2%
0
20
6.7
1
77
Cedar City Healthcare, Inc.
$9.4M
$4.4M
46.7%
465143
Canyonlands Care 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.

Moab
36
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0
0
0.0
0
-
-
-
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Cascades at Riverwalk
-
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.

Midvale
120
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0
0
0.0
0
-
-
-
-
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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 139
Employees 118
Contractors 21
Staff to resident ratio 2.73:1
29% better than Utah average

Utah average ratio: 2.12:1

Avg staff/day 43
Average shift 7.3 hours
8% worse than Utah average

Utah average: 7.9 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 28,490
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 17
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.8 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 6
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 6.7 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 55
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.4 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

2.5%

700 contractor hours this quarter

Physical Therapy Assistant: 5 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 5 Speech Language Pathologist: 4 Occupational Therapy Aide: 2 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Feeding Assistant: 1 Medical Director: 1 Physical Therapy Aide: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant5505512,25991100%7.4
Registered Nurse170176,61091100%8.8
Nurse Aide in Training270273,42391100%6.6
Licensed Practical Nurse6061,3059099%6.7
Dietitian3031,0186673%7.3
Other Dietary Services Staff4047007785%5.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist2025596774%6.8
Mental Health Service Worker1015556369%8.8
RN Director of Nursing1014625560%8.4
Administrator1014506066%7.5
Nurse Practitioner1014506066%7.5
Physical Therapy Assistant0552466470%3.5
Respiratory Therapy Technician0551895459%3.1
Feeding Assistant0111042629%4
Occupational Therapy Aide022582224%2.4
Speech Language Pathologist044481213%3.7
Medical Director011261314%2
Physical Therapy Aide0111544%3.8
Qualified Social Worker0221489%1.6
55 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
17 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
27 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days 100%
6 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 99%
3 Dietitian
% of Days 73%
4 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 85%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 74%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 69%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 60%
1 Administrator
% of Days 66%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 66%
5 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 70%
5 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 59%
1 Feeding Assistant
% of Days 29%
2 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 24%
4 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 13%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 14%
1 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 4%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 9%

Facility Characteristics

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

Total census
51 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
1 resident (2%)
Medicaid
28 residents (54.9%)
Private pay or other
22 residents (43.1%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

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 Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 6.2
34% better than Utah average

Utah average: 9.3

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 18.9
6% better than Utah average

Utah average: 20.1

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 7.3%
53% better than Utah average

Utah average: 15.7%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 16.1%
24% better than Utah average

Utah average: 21.3%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 33.4%
44% worse than Utah average

Utah average: 23.1%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.6%
In line with Utah average

Utah average: 2.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 3.9%
7% better than Utah average

Utah average: 4.2%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 5.2%
151% worse than Utah average

Utah average: 2.1%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 1.1%
73% better than Utah average

Utah average: 4.1%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 2.6%
84% better than Utah average

Utah average: 16.5%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 16.4%
22% worse than Utah average

Utah average: 13.5%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 70.0%
28% worse than Utah average

Utah average: 97.1%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 95.2%
In line with Utah average

Utah average: 98.0%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 52.7%
43% worse than Utah average

Utah average: 92.9%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Utah average

Utah average: 1.1%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 40.6%
55% worse than Utah average

Utah average: 91.0%

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Aging Waiver

UT Medicaid Aging Waiver

Age 65+, Utah resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Rural challenges; waitlists possible.

Utah Alternatives Program

UT Alternatives

Age 60+, Utah resident, at risk of nursing home.

~$2,000/month (individual, varies).

$5,000 (individual).

Limited funding; rural focus.

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Utah OAA Services

Age 60+, UT resident; no income/asset limits.

None; donations encouraged.

Not assessed.

12 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels; rural emphasis.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Utah Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, UT resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Home Energy Assistance Target (HEAT) Program

Utah HEAT Program

Age 60+ prioritized, UT resident, low-income household.

~$3,970/month (185% FPL).

Not assessed.

Covers gas, electric, propane; emergency aid available.

Utah Caregiver Support Program

Utah Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; UT resident; 2+ ADLs.

No strict cap; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year).

Not assessed.

Includes grandparent caregivers; serves ~1,500 annually.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Utah SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, UT resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; AARP partnership.

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

Utah VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, UT resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth).

Supports rural veterans; high demand near VA centers.

Property Tax Abatement and Deferral Programs

Utah Circuit Breaker and Deferral Programs

Age 66+ (abatement) or 75+ (deferral), UT resident 10+ months/year, homeowner.

~$40,000/year (household, abatement); no limit for deferral.

Not assessed; home value < ~$500,000 typical.

Abatement up to $1,200; deferral accrues interest (2.5%-5%).

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Utah SFMNP

Age 60+, UT resident, low-income.

~$2,322/month (185% FPL).

Not assessed.

Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~5,000 via 12 AAAs.