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70/100Uintah Health Care Special Service District Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (Vernal, Utah)
510 South 500 West, Vernal, Utah 84078
Phone: 4357813505
CMS Overall:3/5
Overview & Bed Count
Certified Beds
110
Avg Residents/Day
32.1
Ownership
Government - County
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Uintah
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No
CMS Star Ratings
Overall3/5
Health3/5
Staffing4/5
Quality4/5
Nurse Staffing Check
| Metric | This Facility | Utah Avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours per Resident per Day | 1.83 | 1.24 | +0.58 |
| Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day | 6.18 | 4.08 | +2.10 |
| CMS Staffing Rating | 4/5 | 3.2/5 | - |
| Nursing Staff Turnover | N/A | 50% | - |
Health Citation History
8 health citations on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-25 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | J – Immediate Jeopardy |
| 2025-09-25 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-09-25 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-09-25 | Administration Deficiencies | Keep complete, dated laboratory records in the resident's record. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-09-25 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-02-09 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-02-09 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-02-09 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
Fire Safety Citation History
13 fire safety citations on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-25 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-09-25 | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-09-14 | Egress Deficiencies | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-09-14 | Smoke Deficiencies | Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-09-14 | Egress Deficiencies | Meet other general requirements. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-09-14 | Egress Deficiencies | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-09-14 | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-02-09 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-02-09 | Construction Deficiencies | Meet other general requirements. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-02-09 | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-02-09 | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-02-09 | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2022-02-09 | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
Total Penalties & Fines
$28,038
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
1
Number of Fines
1
Total Penalties
| Date | Type | Fine Amount | Payment Denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-25 | Fine | $28,038 | - |
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