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CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 2nd out of 66 homes in Utah for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| 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 |
Lower than the Utah average: 70.1%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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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
| 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 nursing home (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 nursing home (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 nursing home (0.7 vs. UT avg 4.7).↓ 85% better |
Inspections
| 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 |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
Utah average 3.5
Last Health inspection on Sep 2025
Utah average 27.7
Utah 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.
43% worse than Utah averageUtah average: 0.7
100% better than Utah averageUtah average: 2.5
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
0% compared with Utah average
15% better than Utah average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
All 12 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
12
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.9 hoursAssists with medical care and medications.
All 5 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
5
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.8 hoursHelps with daily care and mobility.
All 34 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
34
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.6 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
104 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| 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)
19% lower than Utah averageUtah average: $53K
48% fewer fines than Utah averageUtah average: 1.9
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
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Sep 25, 2025 · $43K
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Sep 25, 2025Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
11.9
28% worse than Utah averageUtah average: 9.3
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
22.4
12% worse than Utah averageUtah average: 20.1
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
22.6%
44% worse than Utah averageUtah average: 15.7%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
21.1%
In line with Utah averageUtah average: 21.3%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
23.6%
In line with Utah averageUtah average: 23.1%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.9%
65% better than Utah averageUtah average: 2.6%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.5%
40% better than Utah averageUtah average: 4.2%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
3.9%
87% worse than Utah averageUtah average: 2.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
12.5%
208% worse than Utah averageUtah average: 4.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
20.4%
24% worse than Utah averageUtah average: 16.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
46.8%
248% worse than Utah averageUtah average: 13.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
In line with Utah averageUtah average: 97.1%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
In line with Utah averageUtah average: 98.0%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.85
29% better than Utah averageUtah average: 1.19
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.01
33% better than Utah averageUtah average: 1.50
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.1%
7% better than Utah averageUtah average: 92.9%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than Utah averageUtah average: 1.1%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
10% better than Utah averageUtah average: 91.0%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
9.2%
47% better than Utah averageUtah average: 17.4%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
15.3%
30% worse than Utah averageUtah average: 11.8%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than Utah averageUtah average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
11.4%
79% worse than Utah averageUtah average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
57.9%
15% better than Utah averageUtah average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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)
Total residents
31Residents 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.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for Uintah Health Care Special Service District based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #26 / 63Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 26th out of 63 homes in Utah. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Utah average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
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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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| Uintah Health Care Special Service District |
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. | Vernal | 110
Facility
110
UT AVG
84
Rank
#52 / 196 |
35.9%
Facility
35.9%
UT AVG
70.1%
Rank
#66 / 73 | -49% | 6.31
Facility
6.31
UT AVG
3.72
Rank
#2 / 66 | +12% | +69% | $28.0k
Facility
$28.0k
UT AVG
$52.4k
Rank
#49 / 66 | 7
Facility
7
UT AVG
27.7
Rank
#4 / 65 | 2.3
Facility
2.3
UT AVG
7.6
Rank
#3 / 65 | 1 | 30 | - |
70
Facility
70
UT AVG
47
Rank
#60 / 280 | Alicen Hatch | $7.5M
Facility
$7.5M
UT AVG
$10.3M
Rank
#39 / 63 | $4.9M
Facility
$4.9M
UT AVG
$3.8M
Rank
#26 / 63 | 65.9%
Facility
65.9%
UT AVG
38%
Rank
#4 / 63 | 465092 | ||||
| Maple Springs of North Logan |
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.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | North Logan | 80
Facility
80
UT AVG
84
Rank
#90 / 196 | - | - | 5.52
Facility
5.52
UT AVG
3.72
Rank
#4 / 66 | -9% | +48% | $12.7k
Facility
$12.7k
UT AVG
$52.4k
Rank
#1 / 66 | 32
Facility
32
UT AVG
27.7
Rank
#50 / 65 | 10.7
Facility
10.7
UT AVG
7.6
Rank
#56 / 65 | - | 37 | - |
33
Facility
33
UT AVG
47
Rank
#197 / 280 | - | $11.1M
Facility
$11.1M
UT AVG
$10.3M
Rank
#23 / 63 | $4.8M
Facility
$4.8M
UT AVG
$3.8M
Rank
#28 / 63 | 43%
Facility
43%
UT AVG
38%
Rank
#40 / 63 | 465186 | ||||
| Rocky Mountain Care – Cottage on Vine |
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.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary. | Murray | 61
Facility
61
UT AVG
84
Rank
#121 / 196 |
47.5%
Facility
47.5%
UT AVG
70.1%
Rank
#58 / 73 | -32% | 3.29
Facility
3.29
UT AVG
3.72
Rank
#43 / 66 | +19% | -12% | $110.8k
Facility
$110.8k
UT AVG
$52.4k
Rank
#63 / 66 | 57
Facility
57
UT AVG
27.7
Rank
#58 / 65 | 8.1
Facility
8.1
UT AVG
7.6
Rank
#43 / 65 | 10 | 29 | C+ |
51
Facility
51
UT AVG
47
Rank
#134 / 280 | Rocky Mountain Care - Holladay, Inc | $12.5M
Facility
$12.5M
UT AVG
$10.3M
Rank
#18 / 63 | $2.0M
Facility
$2.0M
UT AVG
$3.8M
Rank
#58 / 63 | 16.1%
Facility
16.1%
UT AVG
38%
Rank
#63 / 63 | 465125 | ||||
| Rocky Mountain Care – Hunter Hollow |
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. | West Valley City (Pioneer Parkway) | 124
Facility
124
UT AVG
84
Rank
#29 / 196 | - | - | 3.06
Facility
3.06
UT AVG
3.72
Rank
#52 / 66 | +25% | -18% | $20.3k
Facility
$20.3k
UT AVG
$52.4k
Rank
#55 / 66 | 33
Facility
33
UT AVG
27.7
Rank
#51 / 65 | 4.7
Facility
4.7
UT AVG
7.6
Rank
#17 / 65 | 7 | 104 | - |
67
Facility
67
UT AVG
47
Rank
#73 / 280 | Bcvv, Inc | $27.7M
Facility
$27.7M
UT AVG
$10.3M
Rank
#2 / 63 | $8.0M
Facility
$8.0M
UT AVG
$3.8M
Rank
#9 / 63 | 28.8%
Facility
28.8%
UT AVG
38%
Rank
#60 / 63 | 465075 | ||||
| Crestwood Rehabilitation and 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.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Ogden | 88
Facility
88
UT AVG
84
Rank
#82 / 196 |
62.4%
Facility
62.4%
UT AVG
70.1%
Rank
#48 / 73 | -11% | 2.47
Facility
2.47
UT AVG
3.72
Rank
#63 / 66 | -26% | -34% | $20.0k
Facility
$20.0k
UT AVG
$52.4k
Rank
#56 / 66 | 51
Facility
51
UT AVG
27.7
Rank
#57 / 65 | 8.5
Facility
8.5
UT AVG
7.6
Rank
#47 / 65 | 2 | 82 | A+ |
72
Facility
72
UT AVG
47
Rank
#48 / 280 | Crestwood Rehabilitation And Nursing LLC | $6.7M
Facility
$6.7M
UT AVG
$10.3M
Rank
#44 / 63 | $2.7M
Facility
$2.7M
UT AVG
$3.8M
Rank
#48 / 63 | 39.7%
Facility
39.7%
UT AVG
38%
Rank
#48 / 63 | 465083 |
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 36%.
Uintah Health Care Special Service District has 110 beds.
Uintah Health Care Special Service District is located at 510 South 500 West.
(435) 781-3505 will put you in contact with the team at Uintah Health Care Special Service District.
Uintah Health Care Special Service District is in Uintah County.
Yes — Uintah Health Care Special Service District is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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