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Little Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Nursing

3094 South State Street, South Salt Lake, UT 84115
Score: 88 / 100

Little Cottonwood Rehabilitation And Nursing is one of the top-rated nursing facilities in South Salt Lake, Utah, earning an A grade based on CMS data. With a score of 88/100, it ranks in the top 16% of facilities statewide — a strong indicator of quality care.

Staffing levels are a potential concern at Little Cottonwood Rehabilitation And Nursing, with 1.95 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 inspections identified 6 deficiencies at Little Cottonwood Rehabilitation And Nursing. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 25 / 25 pts
5 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 1.95 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.52 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.33 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.10 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 1.62 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.47 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

6
Total Deficiencies
Oct 8, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 5 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0842 Severity E
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standar
    Oct 8, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0609 Severity D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    Oct 8, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0728 Severity D
    Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled
    Oct 8, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0600 Severity D
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Oct 8, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Sep 27, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary 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 0.0% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 0.0% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 24.0% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 2.2% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 0.0% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 4.9% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 88 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 5★ → 25 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)

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

Facility Details

Ownership
Government - City/county
Certified Beds
37
Provider Type
Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Oct 8, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5