Uintah Health Care Special Service District
510 South 500 West · Vernal, UT · 84078 · 4357813505
110 certified beds Government - County
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
The composite number cleared 72 points, but Recommended is gated: immediate-jeopardy citation in the current inspection cycle. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
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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 | 6.47 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 1.78 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 6.07 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $28,038 |
Inspection citations (8 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J September 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected October 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 25, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected October 9, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected October 9, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2025
Keep complete, dated laboratory records in the resident's record.
Corrected October 9, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D September 25, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 9, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 9, 2022
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected March 7, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 9, 2022
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected March 7, 2022 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E February 9, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 7, 2022 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| September 25, 2025 | Fine | $28,038 |
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 465092 · certified since February 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.