St Joseph Villa
451 East Bishop Federal Lane · Salt Lake City, UT · 84115 · 8014877557
221 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: The Ensign Group Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.91 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.97 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.45 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 29% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (14 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G July 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 23, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected September 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Corrected September 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected September 6, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E July 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected September 6, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 6, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G September 1, 2022
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected October 17, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G September 1, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 1, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 1, 2022
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected October 17, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 1, 2022
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected October 17, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E March 4, 2020
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected March 29, 2020 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 4, 2020
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 March 29, 2020 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 4, 2020
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 29, 2020 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 4, 2020
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 29, 2020 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 465095 · certified since October 1, 1984. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.