Salt Lake County, Utah · Nursing home
Sandy Health and Rehab
1 of 5 overall from CMS
50 East 9000 South, Sandy, UT 84070
At a glance
- Overall rating 1 of 5 Below the state average of 3.3
- Nurse time per resident, per day 3.30 hours Below the state average of 4.09
- Nursing staff who left in a year 69.7% Above the state average of 50.7%
- Health citations, last 3 inspection cycles 74 13 at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years $22,562 2 fines
- Certified beds in use 70.3% of 141 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
Sandy Health and Rehab is a 141-bed nursing home in Sandy, Utah (Salt Lake County). CMS rates it 1 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 3.30 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Utah average of 4.09. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $22,562 in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 141
- Residents per day (average)
- 99.1
- Certified since
- 1987 (39 yrs)
For profit - Corporation Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Cascades Healthcare (19 homes)
Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.
Terms used on this page
- CMS
- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
- Certified beds
- The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
- Deficiency or citation
- A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
- Actual harm
- Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
- Immediate jeopardy
- Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
- Inspection cycle
- A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
- Special Focus Facility (SFF)
- A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program
Questions to ask Sandy Health and Rehab
Chosen from this home's public data.
- CMS lists 2 fines totaling $22,562 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
- CMS counts 10 health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle (the standard inspection on Apr 16, 2025 plus complaint and infection-control inspections); the Utah average is 8.8. Which have been corrected?Inspection results in CMS data
- Nursing staff turnover is 69.7%, above the Utah average of 50.7%. How often would the same aides care for my relative?Turnover in CMS data
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 1 of 5 Utah average 3.3
- Health inspections 1 of 5 Utah average 2.8
- Staffing 2 of 5 Utah average 3.2
- Quality measures 4 of 5 Utah average 4.6
The vertical line marks the Utah average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings
Nurse staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.
What these roles do
Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.
- All nursing staff 3.30 h Utah average 4.09
- Nurse aides 2.03 h Utah average 2.36
- Licensed practical nurses 0.41 h Utah average 0.48
- Registered nurses 0.87 h Utah average 1.25
- All staff, weekends 2.84 h Utah average 3.58
How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 10 hours. The vertical line marks the Utah average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.
- Nursing staff turnover69.7%
- Utah average50.7%
- Registered nurse turnover50.0%
- Utah average40.6%
- Administrators who left0
Quality measures
CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the Utah and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 9.0% | 11.3% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 3.0% | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.7% | 1.8% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 27.1% | 16.5% | 12.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.1% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 88.2% | 97.4% | 93.6% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 21.4% | 15.1% | 14.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 12.4% | 25.3% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 97.7% | 98.0% | 95.5% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 3.6% | 3.9% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 17.4% | 21.5% | 19.0% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 9.1% | 14.2% | 15.4% |
| ★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.51 | 1.25 | 1.90 |
| ★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.18 | 1.43 | 1.78 |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Utah | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 80.0% | 93.8% | 82.0% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 75.0% | 91.0% | 79.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 12.8% | 16.5% | 23.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 11.9% | 11.6% | 12.0% |
Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 74 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. Of these, 1 was at the immediate jeopardy level and 12 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 6 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Aug 15, 2024: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
| Standard inspection | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2025 | 10 | 5 |
| Aug 16, 2023 | 42 | 10 |
| Oct 19, 2021 | 22 | 11 |
Utah homes averaged 8.8 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.
Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (74)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 20, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
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.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 20, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 20, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 20, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 20, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 20, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Keep complete, dated laboratory records in the resident's record.
Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 20, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Keep signed and dated reports of x-rays and other diagnostic services in the residents record.
Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 20, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 20, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 20, 2025)
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GActual harm, isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 1, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 1, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 1, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 1, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Complaint investigation · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 1, 2024)
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LImmediate jeopardy, widespread
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 30, 2023)
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HActual harm, pattern
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 30, 2023)
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HActual harm, pattern
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 30, 2023)
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HActual harm, pattern
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 30, 2023)
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HActual harm, pattern
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 30, 2023)
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GActual harm, isolated
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 30, 2023)
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GActual harm, isolated
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 30, 2023)
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GActual harm, isolated
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 30, 2023)
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GActual harm, isolated
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 30, 2023)
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GActual harm, isolated
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.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 30, 2023)
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GActual harm, isolated
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 30, 2023)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
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.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 30, 2023)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 30, 2023)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 30, 2023)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 30, 2023)
Showing the 30 most recent of 74.
What severity letters A to L mean
Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".
Penalties, past three years
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2024 | Fine | $8,018 |
| Aug 15, 2024 | Fine | $14,544 |
Utah homes averaged 0.9 fines and $23,954 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.
Cost
Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.
Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Compared within Utah
- Size9 of 97 by certified beds
- Utah average residents per day61.1
- ChainCascades Healthcare
- Chain average overall rating2.0 of 5
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Salt Lake County35
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Sandy Health and Rehab?
Sandy Health and Rehab has an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 1, staffing is 2 and quality measures is 4.
How many beds does Sandy Health and Rehab have?
Sandy Health and Rehab has 141 certified beds. It averages 99.1 residents per day, about 70.3% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Sandy Health and Rehab?
The home reports 3.30 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.87 hours from registered nurses. The Utah average is 4.09 hours and 1.25 hours from registered nurses.
Has Sandy Health and Rehab been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $22,562 in the past three years.
Does Sandy Health and Rehab accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Guides for families looking at this home
- Understanding the recordWhat to ask on a nursing home tourQuestions that turn a home's public record into a useful conversation when you tour, plus what to look for yourself.
- Understanding the recordInspection severity letters A to LHow inspectors grade each deficiency by harm and by how many residents were affected.
- Understanding the recordHow to read CMS star ratingsWhat the overall, health inspection, staffing and quality measure ratings cover, and what they leave out.
Nearest nursing homes
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- 4 of 5 Cascades at Riverwalk 120beds 85.8%in use 3.77nurse hours a day
- 5 of 5 Aspen Ridge Transitional Rehab 38beds 97.1%in use 5.25nurse hours a day
Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Salt Lake County
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 465111. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov
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