South Ogden Post-Acute (cascades at South Ogden)
5540 South 1050 East · Ogden, UT · 84405 · 8014798455
122 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Cascades Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Federal penalties on record: $12,035 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
2 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.34 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.00 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.02 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 59% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $68,891 |
Inspection citations (35 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2025
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected September 23, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2025
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 September 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2025
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected September 23, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2025
Keep complete, dated laboratory records in the resident's record.
Corrected September 23, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 23, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected September 23, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected April 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2025
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected April 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected April 18, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected April 18, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2025
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Corrected April 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 20, 2025
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected April 18, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 20, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 18, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E March 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected April 18, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Actual harm · G September 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected October 22, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 16, 2024
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected October 22, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E September 16, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 22, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 16, 2024 · found via complaint
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 October 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 16, 2024 · found via complaint
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 October 22, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E September 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected October 22, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected October 22, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| September 16, 2024 | Fine | $12,035 |
| September 16, 2024 | Payment Denial | 4 days |
| March 21, 2024 | Fine | $16,801 |
| September 18, 2023 | Fine | $40,055 |
| September 18, 2023 | Payment Denial | 1 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 465117 · certified since December 16, 1987. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.