Uintah Health Care Special Service District

Nursing Home, Adult Day Care, Hospice Care, Memory Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Vernal, UT

CMS overall rating

510 South 500 West, Vernal, UT 84078 View map

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Uintah Health Care Special Service District accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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Uintah Health Care Special Service District accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Uintah Health Care Special Service District

Uintah Health Care Special Service District is a 110-bed nursing care facility in Vernal, Utah, offering rehabilitation therapy, long-term care, and memory care. Licensed since 1983 and operated by Alicen Hatch, the facility serves residents across Uintah County and accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. The facility holds a 5-star CMS overall rating, placing it well above the Utah average across Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures. Nursing staffing averages 6 hours and 19 minutes per resident per day, 67% above the Utah average of 3 hours and 46 minutes, ranking the facility second among 66 Utah skilled nursing facilities. That staffing depth is consistent through the week. Weekend nurse staffing is 94% above the state average, meaning coverage doesn’t fall off outside weekday hours. Across three inspections since 2025, the facility recorded 2 total deficiencies, 86% below Utah’s average of 14. The most recent inspection, in September 2025, cited two items involving psychosocial function and medical record documentation. No fines, Immediate Jeopardy findings, enforcement actions, or substantiated complaints appear in the inspection record. The facility’s current occupancy is 35.9% below the Utah average of 70.1%, so rooms are typically available without a waitlist. Average length of stay is 222 days, reflecting a mix of post-acute and longer-term residents. Uintah Health Care Special Service District is well-suited for residents requiring skilled nursing with high clinical oversight, particularly those in the Vernal area weighing rehabilitation or memory care and needing consistent staffing on both weekdays and weekends.

Facility Direct Line (435) 781-3505

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to state averages

Total nursing care / resident

6h 19m per day

vs avg

1 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Weekend RN is +116% above state avg

Staff type	Hours / Day / Resident	vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.	1h 47m per day	▲ 51% State avg: 1h 11m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.	42m per day	▲ 37% State avg: 31m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.	3h 59m per day	▲ 68% State avg: 2h 22m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.	6h 4m per day	▲ 73% State avg: 3h 31m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.	5m per day	▼ 35% State avg: 7m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.	1h 48m per day	▲ 116% State avg: 50m per day · National avg: 28m per day

Capacity and availability

222 days

110-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

42 years in operation

A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.

Walk Score: 70 / 100

Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

36%

Lower than the Utah average: 70.1%

Occupied beds

39 / 110

Average occupied beds in Utah homes 60 beds

Facility TypeNursing Care Facility

StatusRegulated

IssuanceNovember 23, 1983

CountyUintah

CMS Certification Number465092

Rehabilitation Services

Rehabilitation Therapy

Long Term Care Community

Memory Care Community

Since 2025 · 1 year of data 2 deficiencies 3 inspections

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Utah state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2025 vs. Utah state average

Overall vs. UT average

Latest Inspection September 22, 2025 Routine

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	UT Average	vs. UT Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	2	14	This facility has 86% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Utah assisted living residence (2 vs. UT avg 14).↓ 86% better
Deficiencies per year Average deficiencies per year since 2025.	2	14	This facility has 86% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Utah assisted living residence (2 vs. UT avg 14).↓ 86% better
Deficiencies per inspection Average deficiencies per inspection.	0.7	4.7	This facility has 85% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Utah assisted living residence (0.7 vs. UT avg 4.7).↓ 85% better

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	UT Average	vs. UT Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	3	3	This facility has total inspections in line with the Utah average (3 vs. UT avg 3).— At avg

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

September 22, 2025 inspection found two deficiencies in psychosocial care and incomplete medical record documentation.
No complaints were substantiated, and most regulatory requirements were met during the September 2025 inspection.
Psychosocial adjustment difficulties were untreated for at least one resident, and medical records lacked advanced directives and discharge summaries.

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Inspections since 2019

Total health inspections 3

State average N/A

Last Health inspection on Sep 2025

Total health citations

State average N/A

Citations per inspection

2.33

State average N/A

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

6 of 7 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 7 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 7 years)

Critical health citations

In line with State average

State average: N/A

Serious health citations

In line with State average

State average: N/A

1 critical citation State average: N/A

0 serious citations State average: N/A

6 moderate citations State average: N/A

0 minor citations State average: N/A

Citations history (last 7 years)

Quality of Care critical citation Sep 25, 2025

Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Feb 09, 2022

Corrected

Nursing Services moderate citation Feb 09, 2022

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Feb 09, 2022

Corrected

Total staff 64

Employees 63

Contractors 1

Staff to resident ratio 2.06 : 1

0% compared with State average

State average ratio: 0 : 0

Avg staff/day 26

Average shift 9.1 hours

0% compared with State average

State average: 0 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 21,767

Nursing staff breakdown

8.9 hours

9.8 hours

9.6 hours

Contractor staffing

104 contractor hours this quarter

Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1

Staff by category


Certified Nursing Assistant	34	0	34	10,842	92	100%	9.6
Registered Nurse	12	0	12	3,945	92	100%	8.9
Dietitian	5	0	5	2,429	92	100%	9.3
Licensed Practical Nurse	5	0	5	1,927	88	96%	9.8
Administrator	1	0	1	496	62	67%	8
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	496	62	67%	8
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist	1	0	1	440	57	62%	7.7
Respiratory Therapist	1	0	1	423	57	62%	7.4
Clinical Nurse Specialist	1	0	1	410	43	47%	9.5
Respiratory Therapy Technician	1	1	2	207	61	66%	3.4
Dental Services Staff	1	0	1	151	20	22%	7.6

34 Certified Nursing Assistant

% of Days 100%

12 Registered Nurse

% of Days 100%

5 Dietitian

% of Days 100%

5 Licensed Practical Nurse

% of Days 96%

1 Administrator

% of Days 67%

1 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 67%

1 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

% of Days 62%

1 Respiratory Therapist

% of Days 62%

1 Clinical Nurse Specialist

% of Days 47%

2 Respiratory Therapy Technician

% of Days 66%

1 Dental Services Staff

% of Days 22%

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Total fines amount $43K

19% lower than State average

State average: $53K

Number of fines 1

48% fewer fines than State average

State average: 1.9

Payment Denials 0

100% fewer payment denials than State average

State average: 0.3

Fines amount comparison

This facility $43K

State average $53K

Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

1 penalty in the past 3 years

Sep 25, 2025 · $43K

Civil Money Penalty Sep 25, 2025

$43K

Last updated: Jan 2026

High-risk clinical events score 11.9

28% worse than State average

State average: 9.3

Functional decline score 22.4

12% worse than State average

State average: 20.1

Long-stay resident measures

Significantly above average State avg: 4.0

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 22.6%

44% worse than State average

State average: 15.7%

Walking Ability Worsened 21.1%

In line with State average

State average: 21.3%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 23.6%

In line with State average

State average: 23.1%

Falls with Major Injury 0.9%

65% better than State average

State average: 2.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 2.5%

40% better than State average

State average: 4.2%

Urinary Tract Infection 3.9%

87% worse than State average

State average: 2.1%

Lost Too Much Weight 12.5%

208% worse than State average

State average: 4.1%

Depressive Symptoms 20.4%

24% worse than State average

State average: 16.5%

Antipsychotic Use 46.8%

248% worse than State average

State average: 13.5%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 100.0%

In line with State average

State average: 97.1%

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

In line with State average

State average: 98.0%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days 0.85

29% better than State average

State average: 1.19

ED visits per 1,000 days 1.01

33% better than State average

State average: 1.50

Short-stay resident measures

Above average State avg: 3.3

Pneumococcal Vaccine 99.1%

7% better than State average

State average: 92.9%

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.0%

100% better than State average

State average: 1.1%

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

10% better than State average

State average: 91.0%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay 9.2%

47% better than State average

State average: 17.4%

Emergency department visits 15.3%

30% worse than State average

State average: 11.8%

Falls with major injury 0.0%

100% better than State average

State average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge 11.4%

79% worse than State average

State average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community 57.9%

15% better than State average

State average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

53% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 22 days

Private pay

27% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 5 months

Medicaid

20% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 - 3 years

Total residents 31

Medicare

12.9% of residents

Medicaid

64.5% of residents

Private pay or other

22.6% of residents

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.

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Uintah Health Care Special Service District from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Occupancy Rate 35.9% ↑ 2.3pp vs 2022

Net Patient Income -$2.1M ↓ ~$681.2K vs 2022

Payroll Costs $4.9M ↑ ~$557.4K vs 2022

Operating Margin -42.6% ↓ 8.2pp vs 2022

Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	74.6%	76.2%	74.0%	78.0%	68.1%	57.8%	53.4%	62.3%	59.0%	43.2%	33.3%	33.6%	35.9%
Beds	110	110	110	110	110	110	110	110	110	110	110	110	110
Net Income	$119,074	-$336,176	-$228,057	$1,975,475	-$1,098,854	-$1,187,166	-$507,352	-$97,905	-$338,610	$88,737	$338,194	$198,455	$199,458
Gross Revenue	$5,351,351	$5,337,834	$5,400,999	$5,789,474	$5,295,432	$4,816,503	$4,655,789	$5,262,401	$7,540,514	$6,260,346	$6,021,885	$4,565,878	$5,155,321
Operating Expenses	$6,439,051	$6,838,913	$6,911,297	$7,327,660	$7,969,007	$7,456,374	$7,196,669	$7,372,311	$8,026,073	$7,210,147	$6,272,430	$5,613,472	$7,094,774
Net Patient Income	-$1,087,700	-$1,501,079	-$1,510,298	-$1,538,186	-$2,673,575	-$2,639,871	-$2,540,880	-$2,109,910	-$986,201	-$1,284,068	-$778,711	-$1,437,118	-$2,118,277
Net Patient Revenue	$5,351,351	$5,337,834	$5,400,999	$5,789,474	$5,295,432	$4,816,503	$4,655,789	$5,262,401	$7,039,872	$5,926,079	$5,493,719	$4,176,354	$4,976,497
Payroll Costs	$4,634,302	$4,865,376	$4,964,771	$5,275,330	$5,896,541	$5,470,346	$5,188,443	$5,262,697	$5,596,954	$5,037,480	$4,475,345	$4,363,708	$4,921,124
Operating Margin %	-20.3%	-28.1%	-28.0%	-26.6%	-50.5%	-54.8%	-54.6%	-40.1%	-14.0%	-21.7%	-14.2%	-34.4%	-42.6%
Medicare %	5.9%	5.4%	5.2%	4.5%	5.1%	10.1%	9.3%	8.0%	7.6%	2.8%	5.7%	5.0%	5.1%
Medicaid %	65.0%	64.3%	65.1%	63.9%	65.4%	62.5%	67.3%	66.5%	68.6%	82.6%	85.6%	80.2%	76.6%
Private %	29.1%	30.3%	29.7%	31.6%	29.5%	27.4%	23.4%	25.5%	23.9%	14.6%	8.7%	14.8%	18.3%
Net Patient Revenue/Day	$179	$174	$182	$185	$194	$207	$217	$210	$297	$341	$411	$309	$345
Cost/Day	$215	$223	$233	$234	$291	$320	$335	$295	$339	$415	$469	$416	$492
Avg Length of Stay	161.1 days	152.0 days	188.1 days	210.2 days	169.9 days	124.5 days	119.2 days	163.4 days	219.2 days	340.9 days	234.7 days	306.7 days	221.9 days

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Net patient revenue

$5.0M

Net patient income

-$2.1M

Government Operated by federal authorities.

Net patient revenue

$5.0M

Net patient income

-$2.1M

Other income

$2.3M

Payroll costs

$4.9M 98.9% of net patient revenue

Other operating costs

$2.2M

Total costs

$7.1M

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Most new residents arrive under Medicare (53% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 22 days.

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 53%

Private pay 27%

Medicaid 20%

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 54%

Private pay 22%

Medicaid 25%

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Is Uintah Health Care Special Service District in a walkable area?

Uintah Health Care Special Service District has a walk score of 70. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the occupancy rate at Uintah Health Care Special Service District?

Uintah Health Care Special Service District's occupancy is 36%.

Is Uintah Health Care Special Service District a government-operated facility?

Uintah Health Care Special Service District is a government-operated nursing facility in UT.

How many beds does Uintah Health Care Special Service District have?

Uintah Health Care Special Service District has 110 beds.

What is the address of Uintah Health Care Special Service District?

Uintah Health Care Special Service District is located at 510 South 500 West, Vernal, UT 84078.

What is the phone number of Uintah Health Care Special Service District?

(435) 781-3505 will put you in contact with the team at Uintah Health Care Special Service District.

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Uintah Health Care Special Service District is in Uintah County.

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Uintah Health Care Special Service District

Overview of Uintah Health Care Special Service District

Quality ratings

Staffing hours breakdown

Capacity and availability

About this community

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Inspection History

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Utah state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2019

Breakdown of citation severity (last 7 years)

Citations history (last 7 years)

Staffing Data

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Contractor staffing

Staff by category

34 Certified Nursing Assistant

12 Registered Nurse

5 Dietitian

5 Licensed Practical Nurse

1 Administrator

1 Nurse Practitioner

1 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

1 Respiratory Therapist

1 Clinical Nurse Specialist

2 Respiratory Therapy Technician

1 Dental Services Staff

Penalties and fines

Fines amount comparison

Fines amount comparison

Penalty History

Quality of care over time

Long-stay resident measures

Short-stay resident measures

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Facility Characteristics

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Nurse Aide Training

Active Resident Council

Financial Trends

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix (percentage)

Finances and operations

Who this home usually serves

Mostly short-term rehab stays

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