Uintah Health Care Special Service District
Vernal, UT · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 465092) · 110 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $28,038
Phone: (435) 781-3505 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Uintah Health Care Special Service District holds a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is below the Utah state average of 3.29. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Uintah Health Care Special Service District reports total nurse staffing of about 6.49 hours per resident per day, including 1.88 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars. Nursing staff turnover was not reported in the available data.
Uintah Health Care Special Service District has 1 federal fine on record totaling $28,038.00, and 0 payment denials. No CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Uintah Health Care Special Service District is a government (county)-owned nursing home in Vernal, Utah, certified for 110 beds with an average daily census of 29.4 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since February 1984, and it accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is below the Utah state average of 3.29. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating 3 stars, quality measure (QM) rating 4 stars, and staffing rating 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 6.49 hours per resident per day, including 1.88 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover figures were not provided in the available data.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $28,038.00 assessed against this facility. There are 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon is indicated in the data provided, and no Special Focus Facility status is listed for this facility.
There is no indication of a chain affiliation in the data provided. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, according to CMS data.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, below the Utah state average of 3.29.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 6.49 hours per resident per day, including 1.88 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; turnover data was not reported.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $28,038.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the available data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 110 beds with an average of 29.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a county government entity (Government - County), and no chain affiliation is listed in the data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since February 1, 1984.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 3, 3, 4, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the available data; contact the facility at 4357813505 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not included in the available data; contact the facility at 4357813505 to arrange a tour and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/465092?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.