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Uintah Health Care Special Service District

510 South 500 West, Vernal, UT 84078

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Uintah Health Care Special Service District is a nursing home in Vernal, Utah. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(435) 781-3505
Last standard health inspection
September 25, 2025 (1 year ago)
Certified beds
110
Residents per day, on average
32.1
Ownership type
Government - County
Legal business name
Uintah Health Care Special Service District
Chain
Not listed by CMS
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Utah average (8 vs 26).

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from September 25, 2025 from $43,135 to $28,038.

  2. CMS update of January 14, 2026

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from September 25, 2025 from $34,035 to $43,135.

  3. CMS update of December 15, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  4. 5 citations

    Health inspection on September 25, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

    8 of 97 Utah homes (8%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2025.

    • Citation F0740. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 9, 2025.

    • Citation F0605. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 9, 2025.

    • Citation F0628. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 9, 2025.

    • Citation F0775. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Keep complete, dated laboratory records in the resident's record.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 9, 2025.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 9, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2022.

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  5. 2 citations

    Fire safety inspection on September 25, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0921. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 18, 2026.

    • Citation K0321. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 18, 2026.

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  6. Fine

    September 25, 2025 (1 year ago)

    CMS fine of $28,038 on September 25, 2025.

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  7. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  8. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 5.6 to 5.0 hours per resident per day.

  9. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  10. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  11. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  12. 5 citations

    Fire safety inspection on September 14, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0222. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 26, 2023.

    • Citation K0344. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 25, 2023.

    • Citation K0200. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Meet other general requirements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 26, 2023.

    • Citation K0291. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 26, 2023.

    • Citation K0511. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 7, 2023.

      CMS has cited this home for K0511 2 times since 2022.

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  13. 3 citations

    Health inspection on February 9, 2022

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0711. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 7, 2022.

    • Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 7, 2022.

    • Citation F0676. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 7, 2022.

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  14. 6 citations

    Fire safety inspection on February 9, 2022

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0914. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 9, 2022.

    • Citation K0100. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Meet other general requirements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 9, 2022.

    • Citation K0345. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 2, 2022.

    • Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 9, 2022.

    • Citation K0511. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 9, 2022.

    • Citation K0712. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 9, 2022.

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Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Uintah Health Care Special Service District last inspected?

CMS lists September 25, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Uintah Health Care Special Service District have?

CMS lists 8 health citations since February 9, 2022. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Uintah Health Care Special Service District been fined?

CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $28,038 in total.

What is the CMS star rating of Uintah Health Care Special Service District?

Its CMS overall star rating is 3 of 5.

Is Uintah Health Care Special Service District a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.