Monument Healthcare South Salt Lake
Salt Lake City, UT · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 465146) · 140 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 2 totaling $36,546
Phone: (801) 466-2211 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Monument Healthcare South Salt Lake has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below Utah's state average of 3.29. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Monument Healthcare South Salt Lake reports 3.72 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.39 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 47.2% annually.
Monument Healthcare South Salt Lake has 2 federal fines on record totaling $36,546.00, with no payment denials. CMS has also designated this facility an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus program for persistently underperforming facilities, though no abuse icon is currently displayed.
About this facility
Monument Healthcare South Salt Lake is a government-owned (hospital district) nursing home in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since May 1997. The facility is licensed for 140 certified beds and reports an average daily census of 101.8 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility's overall star rating is 1 out of 5, below the Utah state average of 3.29. This overall score reflects a 1-star health inspection rating and a 3-star staffing rating, offset by a 4-star quality measures rating. CMS has designated this facility as an 'SFF Candidate' under its Special Focus Facility program, meaning it has a history of persistent quality problems and is being monitored more closely, with more frequent inspections, than most nursing homes.
Nurse staffing totals 3.72 hours per resident per day, including 1.39 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 47.2% annually.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $36,546.00 against this facility, with no payment denials on record. No abuse icon is currently displayed for this facility by CMS.
Monument Healthcare South Salt Lake is part of the Monument Health Group chain, which operates 11 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.8 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
Families should review the full inspection record and quality measure detail directly on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision. Data reflects the most recent CMS Care Compare reporting cycle.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 1 out of 5 stars, below Utah's state average of 3.29.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.72 hours per resident per day, including 1.39 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; nursing turnover is 47.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $36,546.00, with no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
There is no abuse icon displayed, but CMS has designated this facility an SFF Candidate, indicating a history of persistent quality problems under increased inspection.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 140 beds with an average daily census of 101.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is government-owned (hospital district) and part of the Monument Health Group chain, which operates 11 facilities with an average rating of 2.8 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since May 6, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 8014662211 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8014662211 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/465146?state=UT.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.