South Salt Lake, UT · Medicare-certified · 37 beds
In good standing
Government-run
★★★★★5 of 5 overall
Little Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Nursing has a 5-star overall rating, with 5 stars for health inspections and quality measures, but only 2 stars for staffing. Reported nurse staffing is 2.03 hours per resident day versus the 4.1-hour federal benchmark, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: October 9, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.0266.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.58
Licensed practical nurses
0.33
Nurse aides
1.13
Weekend nursing
1.64
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 26%
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
24%Steady
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%Steady
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
0%Steady
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%Steady
Residents who lost too much weight
0%Steady
Residents who were physically restrained
0%Steady
Residents needing more help with daily activities
3.7%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
4.5%Worsening
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
52.9%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%Steady
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
5%Steady
Residents with depressive symptoms
22.9%Improving
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
100%Steady
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%Steady
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.1%Steady
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited September 2022 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to safeguard residents’ private information and keep each resident’s medical records properly maintained. Cited October 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 842 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: E
The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited October 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to ensure nurse aides were properly trained and competent to provide safe care. Cited October 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 728 — 42 CFR §483.35(e) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited October 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Operator & ownership
Ownership
Government - City/county
Occupancy
36.3 residents on an average day (98% of 37 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 34 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.