Sandy Health and Rehab
50 East 9000 South, Sandy, UT 84070 · (801) 561-9839
For profit - Corporation · 141 certified beds
Sandy Health and Rehab has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2025, found 10 citations (the Utah average is 8.8). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $22,562 in all.
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. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · 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 April 16, 2025 found 10 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.April 16, 2025 · F0567 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.April 16, 2025 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.April 16, 2025 · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.April 16, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.April 16, 2025 · F0883 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.April 16, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Keep complete, dated laboratory records in the resident's record.April 16, 2025 · F0775 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Keep signed and dated reports of x-rays and other diagnostic services in the residents record.April 16, 2025 · F0779 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.April 16, 2025 · F0806 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.April 16, 2025 · F0919 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 6 citations.
- Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.April 16, 2025 · F0567 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.August 15, 2024 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.August 15, 2024 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.August 15, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.August 15, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.August 15, 2024 · F0760 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $8,018August 15, 2024
- Fine of $14,544August 15, 2024
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 | 3.30 | 4.09 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.87 | 1.25 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.41 | 0.48 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.03 | 2.36 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 69.7% | 50.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 141 |
| Average residents per day | 99.1 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Draper Rehabilitation and Care Center Draper · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Cascades at Riverwalk Midvale · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- NeuroRestorative Riverton · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Rocky Mountain Care - Riverton Riverton · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Aspen Ridge Transitional Rehab Salt Lake City · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Sandy Health and Rehab on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.