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Bella Terra St George

178 South 1200 East, St. George, UT 84790
Score: 15 / 100
⚠️ SFF Candidate

Bella Terra St George has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 15/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in Utah. Families considering this St. George facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

Staffing levels are a potential concern at Bella Terra St George, with 2.99 total nursing hours per resident per day — below the national average of 3.8 hours. Lower staffing can impact care quality and staff responsiveness.

Recent CMS inspections identified 98 deficiencies at Bella Terra St George, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 4 / 20 pts
1 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 2.99 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.63 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.63 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.74 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.58 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.55 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

98
Total Deficiencies
Nov 12, 2024
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 97 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0600 Severity J
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Nov 12, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0725 Severity H
    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    Nov 12, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0726 Severity H
    Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
    Nov 12, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0835 Severity H
    Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
    Nov 12, 2024 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0867 Severity H
    Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
    Nov 12, 2024 · Administration 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 5.6% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 2.8% 3.0% Average
On antipsychotic medication 21.7% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 2.8% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 10.5% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 2.1% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 21.5% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

3 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $100,651

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 15 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 1★ → 4 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -15 pts
  • Fine deductions: -10 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
149
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Nov 12, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
56