Coral Desert Rehabilitation and Care
1490 East Foremaster Drive · St. George, UT · 84790 · 4356745195
60 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: The Ensign Group
Why this verdict
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 79 points, but Recommended is gated: staffing below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
61% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | — | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | — | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | — | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 61% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (13 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2024
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2024
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected December 6, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 15, 2022
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 31, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 15, 2022
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected January 31, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 15, 2022
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected January 31, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 15, 2022
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected January 31, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 15, 2022
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 31, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 15, 2022
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected January 31, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 15, 2022
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected January 31, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 15, 2022
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected January 31, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 15, 2022
Keep complete, dated laboratory records in the resident's record.
Corrected January 31, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E December 15, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 31, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 15, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 31, 2023 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 465160 · certified since February 3, 2005. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.