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.
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.
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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | UT Average | vs. UT Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 2 | 14 | This facility has 86% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Utah nursing home (2 vs. UT avg 14).↓ 86% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 0.7 | 4.7 | This facility has 85% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Utah nursing home (0.7 vs. UT avg 4.7).↓ 85% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | UT Average | vs. UT Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 3 | 3 | This facility has total inspections in line with the Utah average (3 vs. UT avg 3).— At avg |
State average 3.5
Last Health inspection on Sep 2025
State average 27.7
State average 7.62
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.
State average: 0.7
State average: 2.5
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
104 contractor hours this quarter
| 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 |
Includes penalties issued in 2025
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)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Sep 25, 2025 · $43K
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
53% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
27% of new residents, often for short stays.
20% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
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.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
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.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Vernal's city center to Uintah Health Care Special Service District's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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| Cascades at Orchard Park | NH HOS RC SNF | Orem (Sharon) | 52
Facility
52
UT AVG
84
Rank
#134 / 192 |
78.1%
Facility
78.1%
UT AVG
69.3
Rank
#32 / 71 | +13% | 3.65
Facility
3.65
UT AVG
3.72
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#23 / 75 | +14% | -2% | $12.0k
Facility
$12.0k
UT AVG
$52.4k
Rank
#39 / 75 | 25
Facility
25
UT AVG
27.7
Rank
#38 / 70 | 8.3
Facility
8.3
UT AVG
7.6
Rank
#47 / 70 | 1 | 41 | - |
38
Facility
38
UT AVG
47
Rank
#183 / 280 | - | $6.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$6.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
UT AVG
$10.3M
Rank
#67 / 72 | $2.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$2.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
UT AVG
$3.8M
Rank
#61 / 72 | 38.3%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
38.3%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
UT AVG
38%
Rank
#31 / 72 | 465090 | ||||
| Pointe Meadows Health and Rehabilitation | NH MC SNF | Lehi | 99
Facility
99
UT AVG
84
Rank
#67 / 192 |
84.4%
Facility
84.4%
UT AVG
69.3
Rank
#22 / 71 | +22% | 3.85
Facility
3.85
UT AVG
3.72
Rank
#15 / 75 | -6% | +3% | $0
Facility
$0
UT AVG
$52.4k
Rank
#1 / 75 | 22
Facility
22
UT AVG
27.7
Rank
#32 / 70 | 7.3
Facility
7.3
UT AVG
7.6
Rank
#41 / 70 | - | 84 | - |
70
Facility
70
UT AVG
47
Rank
#60 / 280 | Pointe Meadow Healthcare Inc | $13.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$13.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
UT AVG
$10.3M
Rank
#12 / 72 | $7.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$7.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
UT AVG
$3.8M
Rank
#9 / 72 | 55.2%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
55.2%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
UT AVG
38%
Rank
#35 / 72 | 465188 | ||||
| Stonehenge of Orem | NH HOS PC RC SNF | Orem (Windsor South) | 34
Facility
34
UT AVG
84
Rank
#165 / 192 |
92.4%
Facility
92.4%
UT AVG
69.3
Rank
#11 / 71 | +33% | 3.93
Facility
3.93
UT AVG
3.72
Rank
#15 / 75 | -29% | +5% | $0
Facility
$0
UT AVG
$52.4k
Rank
#1 / 75 | 1
Facility
1
UT AVG
27.7
Rank
#1 / 70 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
UT AVG
7.6
Rank
#1 / 70 | - | 31 | - |
73
Facility
73
UT AVG
47
Rank
#40 / 280 | Stonehenge Of Orem, LLC | $4.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$4.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
UT AVG
$10.3M
Rank
#50 / 72 | $2.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$2.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
UT AVG
$3.8M
Rank
#64 / 72 | 46.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
46.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
UT AVG
38%
Rank
#64 / 72 | 465167 | ||||
| Advanced Health Care of St George | NH SNF | Saint George | 100
Facility
100
UT AVG
84
Rank
#62 / 192 |
42.6%
Facility
42.6%
UT AVG
69.3
Rank
#60 / 71 | -39% | 5.10
Facility
5.10
UT AVG
3.72
Rank
#5 / 75 | -16% | +37% | $0
Facility
$0
UT AVG
$52.4k
Rank
#1 / 75 | 8
Facility
8
UT AVG
27.7
Rank
#4 / 70 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
UT AVG
7.6
Rank
#10 / 70 | - | 43 | - |
26
Facility
26
UT AVG
47
Rank
#213 / 280 | Jason Swigert | $6.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$6.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
UT AVG
$10.3M
Rank
#34 / 72 | $3.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$3.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
UT AVG
$3.8M
Rank
#45 / 72 | 58.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
58.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
UT AVG
38%
Rank
#58 / 72 | 465190 | ||||
| Uintah Health Care Special Service District | NH ADC HOS MC RC SNF | West Vernal | 110
Facility
110
UT AVG
84
Rank
#50 / 192 |
26.9%
Facility
26.9%
UT AVG
69.3
Rank
#67 / 71 | -61% | 6.31
Facility
6.31
UT AVG
3.72
Rank
#1 / 75 | +12% | +69% | $28.0k
Facility
$28.0k
UT AVG
$52.4k
Rank
#53 / 75 | 7
Facility
7
UT AVG
27.7
Rank
#3 / 70 | 2.3
Facility
2.3
UT AVG
7.6
Rank
#2 / 70 | 1 | 30 | - |
70
Facility
70
UT AVG
47
Rank
#60 / 280 | Alicen Hatch | $5.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$5.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
UT AVG
$10.3M
Rank
#44 / 72 | $4.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$4.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
UT AVG
$3.8M
Rank
#30 / 72 | 98.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
98.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
UT AVG
38%
Rank
#4 / 72 | 465092 |
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.
Uintah Health Care Special Service District's occupancy is 27%.
Uintah Health Care Special Service District has been operating for approximately 42 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
No, Uintah Health Care Special Service District has a no-pet policy.
Uintah Health Care Special Service District is a government-operated nursing facility in UT.
Uintah Health Care Special Service District has 110 beds.
Uintah Health Care Special Service District is located at 510 South 500 West, Vernal, UT 84078.
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