Little Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Nursing
3094 South State Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84115 · (801) 485-9007
Government - City/county · 37 certified beds
Little Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Nursing has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in October 2025, found 5 citations (the Utah average is 8.8). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on October 9, 2025 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.October 9, 2025 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.October 9, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.October 9, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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 in appropriate training.October 9, 2025 · F0728 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.October 9, 2025 · F0641 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.October 9, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Utah average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 2.06 | 4.09 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.70 | 1.25 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.17 | 0.48 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.19 | 2.36 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 26.3% | 50.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - City/county |
| Certified beds | 37 |
| Average residents per day | 37 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
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