CAverage · score 44/100 · #63 of 97 in Utah
Uintah Health Care Special Service District
510 South 500 West, Vernal, UT 84078 · 110 certified beds · Government - County
Staffing 6.5 nurse hours per resident-daytop 10% in Utah
5 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 70)below median
$28,038 in fines in 3 years
Why Uintah Health Care Special Service District is graded C
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Utah nursing homes in the same size band (medium, 110 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Uintah Health Care Special Service District at a Glance
C
44/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 6.49 h.
95<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 70.
28<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 4.
14<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $28,038 fines, 0 denials.
22<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
3/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Utah, medium facilities · CMS record 465092 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address510 South 500 West, Vernal, UT 84078
Phone4357813505
CountyUintah
OwnershipGovernment - County
Certified beds110
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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1
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- No health deficiencies at the last standard survey — top 10%
1
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- 4 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 20) — top quarter
1
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- 1 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 20) — top quarter
A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.