Four Corners Regional Care Center
818 North 400 West · Blanding, UT · 84511 · 4356382251
104 certified beds Government - County Chain: Cascades Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Federal penalties on record: $68,471 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
$68,471 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.90 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
61% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.90 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.41 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.50 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 61% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $68,471 |
Inspection citations (26 in the current record)
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Actual harm · H January 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 9, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected February 12, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E January 9, 2025
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected February 12, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected February 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F January 9, 2025
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected February 12, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E January 9, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected February 12, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected February 12, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected February 12, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2025
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected February 12, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2025
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 February 12, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2025
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected February 12, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E January 9, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 12, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 12, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 9, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 12, 2025 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G March 15, 2023
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected May 5, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 15, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 5, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 15, 2023
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected May 5, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 15, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 5, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 15, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected May 5, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E June 17, 2021
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 1, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 17, 2021
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected August 1, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E June 17, 2021
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected August 1, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 17, 2021
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected August 1, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 17, 2021
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 1, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 17, 2021
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected August 1, 2021 · Nursing and Physician Services
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| January 9, 2025 | Fine | $68,471 |
| January 9, 2025 | Payment Denial | 8 days |
Better-scoring options nearby
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 465057 · certified since May 17, 1977. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.