C

Uintah Health Care Special Service District

510 South 500 West, Vernal, UT 84078
Score: 60 / 100

Uintah Health Care Special Service District is an average performer in CMS ratings, earning a C grade with a score of 60/100. Located in Vernal, Utah, the facility meets baseline standards across most quality metrics.

Staffing levels at Uintah Health Care Special Service District exceed national averages, with 6.25 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 1.79 hours per resident per day also exceeds the national average of 0.7 hours.

Recent CMS inspections identified 7 deficiencies at Uintah Health Care Special Service District, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 6.25 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.79 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.67 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 3.79 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 5.88 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 1.62 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

7
Total Deficiencies
Sep 24, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 6 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0740 Severity J
    Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
    Sep 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0711 Severity E
    Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
    Feb 8, 2022 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity E
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Feb 8, 2022 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0676 Severity D
    Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
    Feb 8, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0676 Severity E
    Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
    Aug 28, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 1.5% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 1.0% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 47.1% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 5.1% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 15.3% 14.0% Average
Excessive weight loss 8.1% 7.5% Average
New/worsened incontinence 17.8% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $28,038

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 60 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -2 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Government - County
Certified Beds
110
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Sep 13, 2023
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
1