| Uintah Health Care Special Service District | |
| 510 South 500 West, Vernal, Utah 84078 | |
| (435) 781-3505 | |
| Name | Uintah Health Care Special Service District |
|---|---|
| Location | 510 South 500 West, Vernal, Utah |
| Certified By | Medicare and Medicaid |
| No. of Certified Beds | 110 |
| Occupancy Rate | 26.73% |
| Medicare ID (CCN) | 465092 |
| Legal Business Name | Uintah Health Care Special Service District |
| Ownership Type | Government - County |
| NPI Number | 1215935432 |
| Match | Confirmed listed in Medicare enrollment records |
| Organization Name | Uintah Health Care Special Service District |
| Address | 510 S 500 W, Vernal, UT 84078 |
| Phone Number | 435-781-3500 |
| Ratings from Surveys (Inspections): | |
| Ratings from Quality Measures: | |
| Ratings from Staffing Data: | |
| Overall Rating: |
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| Staffing Measure | Provider | National Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 6.49 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 1.88 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.69 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 3.92 | 2.32 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 6.16 | 3.42 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 1.81 | 0.48 |
| Physical therapist hours per resident per day | 0.01 | 0.07 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | Not available: no valid staffing data was submitted | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | Not available: no valid staffing data was submitted | 42.9% |
| Number of administrators who have left the nursing home | 1 | 0.5 |
| Cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation of residents (Care Compare abuse icon) | No |
| Number of Fines | 1 |
| Total Amount of Fines in Dollars | $28,038 |
| Number of Payment Denials | 0 |
| Total Number of Penalties | 1 |
| Date | Deficiency | Harm Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2025 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. F0740, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection | Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected by Oct 9, 2025 |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. F0605, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, pattern | Corrected by Oct 9, 2025 |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. F0628, Resident Rights, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Oct 9, 2025 |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Keep complete, dated laboratory records in the resident's record. F0775, Administration, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Oct 9, 2025 |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Oct 9, 2025 |
| Feb 9, 2022 | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. F0711, Nursing and Physician Services, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, pattern | Corrected by Mar 7, 2022 |
| Feb 9, 2022 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, pattern | Corrected by Mar 7, 2022 |
| Feb 9, 2022 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. F0676, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Mar 7, 2022 |
| Quality Measure | Provider | National Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 13 | 13.87 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 4 | 5.19 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0 | 0.82 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 8 | 1.59 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 11.22 | 12.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0 | 0.13 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.98 | 3.23 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100 | 93.55 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100 | 82.04 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0 | 1.56 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 4.93 | 14.07 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 31.68 | 19.52 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100 | 95.46 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100 | 79.75 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 1.23 | 4.62 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 15.55 | 19.01 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 47.83 | 15.38 |