Sandy Health and Rehab in Sandy, UT has a 1 out of 5 overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating and 2-star staffing; reported nurse staffing is below the federal benchmark (3.31 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day), and it has had $22,562 in fines in the last 24 months plus a recent federal penalty.
Last inspection: April 16, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $22,562recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.3103.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.84
Licensed practical nurses
0.47
Nurse aides
2.00
Weekend nursing
2.84
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 67%
Registered nurse turnover: 39%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
8.5%8.7%No change
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.4%2.3%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.5%3.8%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.4%3.4%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
6.7%1.3%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
8.1%6.5%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
24.8%12.8%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
14.7%13.9%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.1%1.7%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
22.2%18.3%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
29.3%35.9%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—97.7%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
79.3%94.3%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—75%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
69.1%85.5%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited August 2023 — widespread issue, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: L
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited August 2023 — limited pattern, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: H
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited August 2023 — limited pattern, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: H
The home failed to have a plan for how it would carry out quality improvement and oversight activities. Cited August 2023 — limited pattern, actual harm.
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F-Tag 865 — 42 CFR §483.75 — S/S: H
The home failed to have an ongoing quality review group that finds problems and makes corrective plans. Cited August 2023 — limited pattern, actual harm.
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F-Tag 867 — 42 CFR §483.75 — S/S: H
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 10 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $14,544 was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $8,018 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 42 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 3 fines · $89,798 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
Federal fine
Aug 15, 2024
$14,544
Federal fine
Aug 15, 2024
$8,018
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Aug 16, 2023
2 days
Federal fine
Aug 16, 2023
$67,236
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of CASCADES HEALTHCARE · 20 homes · 2 stars avg
Occupancy
91 residents on an average day (65% of 141 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 39 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.