Uintah Health Care Special Service District
510 South 500 West, Vernal, UT 84078 · (435) 781-3505
Government - County · 110 certified beds
Uintah Health Care Special Service District has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in September 2025, found 5 citations, 1 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the Utah average is 8.8). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $28,038 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on September 25, 2025 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.September 25, 2025 · F0740 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.September 25, 2025 · F0605 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.September 25, 2025 · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Keep complete, dated laboratory records in the resident's record.September 25, 2025 · F0775 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.September 25, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.September 25, 2025 · F0740 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $28,038September 25, 2025
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 | 6.49 | 4.09 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.88 | 1.25 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.69 | 0.48 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 3.92 | 2.36 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | Not available | 50.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - County |
| Certified beds | 110 |
| Average residents per day | 29.4 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
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