nursing home in Blanding, UT
Four Corners Regional Care Center
818 North 400 West, Blanding, UT 84511 · (435) 638-2251
★★★★★1
Much below average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★2
- Staffing★★★★★1
- Quality measures★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Four Corners Regional Care Center at a glance
Four Corners Regional Care Center is a 104-bed government nursing home in Blanding, Utah (San Juan County).
CMS gives it 1 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the Utah average of 3.3.
Residents receive about 2.9 hours of nursing care per day (0.4 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 4.1 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (January 9, 2025) found 14 health citations. The Utah average is 8.8.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $68,471.
Nursing staff turnover is 67.4% per year (state average 50.7%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Government - County
- Beds
- 104
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Cascades Healthcare
- Medicare-certified since
- May 17, 1977
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- San Juan County
- CMS Certification Number
- 465057
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Utah avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Worse |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Worse |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Average |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Average |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Utah avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 2.91 hrs | 4.09 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.35 hrs | 1.25 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.82 hrs | 2.36 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.56 hrs | 3.58 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 67.4% | 50.7% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 60% | 40.6% | 42.9% | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Utah avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 14 | 9 | 9 | Worse |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 1 | 3 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 103 | 83.8 | 80.6 | Worse |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Utah avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $68,471 | $23,954 | $30,972 | Worse |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Utah avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 104 | 86 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 50 | 61 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 48.2% | 74.7% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Utah avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 3.3% | 2.5% | 3.2% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 1.8% | 3.9% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 24.1% | 14.2% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 1.8% | 0.7% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 21.7% | 11.3% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 18.1% | 15.1% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 3.9% | 3.4% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 28.2% | 16.5% | 12.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 6% | 25.3% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 22% | 21.5% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 98% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 88.5% | 97.4% | 93.6% | Worse |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Utah avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 86.7% | 93.8% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 26 health deficiencies and 3 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 2 citations involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 9, 2025 Fire safety | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0039 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 21, 2025 |
| January 9, 2025 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | H Actual harm, pattern | Corrected February 12, 2025 |
| January 9, 2025 Standard | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0732 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 12, 2025 |
| January 9, 2025 Standard | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 12, 2025 |
| January 9, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 12, 2025 |
| January 9, 2025 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 12, 2025 |
| January 9, 2025 Standard | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 12, 2025 |
| January 9, 2025 Standard | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 12, 2025 |
| January 9, 2025 Standard | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 12, 2025 |
| January 9, 2025 Standard | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0757 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 12, 2025 |
| January 9, 2025 Standard | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 12, 2025 |
| January 9, 2025 Standard | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 12, 2025 |
| January 9, 2025 Standard | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 12, 2025 |
| January 9, 2025 Standard | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 12, 2025 |
| January 9, 2025 Standard | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0770 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 12, 2025 |
| March 15, 2023 Fire safety | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0039 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 1, 2023 |
| March 15, 2023 Fire safety | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0004 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 1, 2023 |
| March 15, 2023 Standard | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected May 5, 2023 |
| March 15, 2023 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 5, 2023 |
| March 15, 2023 Standard | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0883 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 5, 2023 |
| March 15, 2023 Standard | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 5, 2023 |
| March 15, 2023 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 5, 2023 |
| June 17, 2021 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 1, 2021 |
| June 17, 2021 Standard | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 1, 2021 |
| June 17, 2021 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 1, 2021 |
| June 17, 2021 Standard | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 1, 2021 |
| June 17, 2021 Standard | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 1, 2021 |
| June 17, 2021 Standard | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 1, 2021 |
| June 17, 2021 Standard | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0712 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 1, 2021 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports 2 federal penalties in the past three years, including $68,471 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| January 9, 2025 | Payment Denial | 8 days from February 13, 2025 |
| January 9, 2025 | Fine | $68,471 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| CASCADES HEALTHCARE LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/18/2025 |
| FULLMER, CHAD Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| JONES, LLOYD Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/18/2018 |
| MCSPADDEN, DARIN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| STOKES, SAMUEL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| BARNEY, JANETT Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/18/2018 |
| BROWN, GARY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/18/2018 |
| FULLMER, CHAD Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/18/2018 |
| OAKDEN, RICHARD Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/18/2018 |
| ROBINSON, MATTHEW Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/18/2018 |
| SMITH, VAL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/18/2018 |
| WHITE, CRAIG Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/18/2018 |
| LANGFORD, SCOTT Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/18/2018 |
| MCSPADDEN, DARIN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/18/2018 |
| MCSPADDEN, DARIN Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| CASCADES HEALTHCARE LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| FULLMER, CHAD Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/18/2018 |
| JONES, LLOYD Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/18/2018 |
| MCSPADDEN, DARIN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/18/2018 |
| STOKES, SAMUEL Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Four Corners Regional Care Center's rating?
Four Corners Regional Care Center has 1 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Utah nursing homes is 3.3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Four Corners Regional Care Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 14 citations, compared with a Utah average of 8.8. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Four Corners Regional Care Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Four Corners Regional Care Center?
It is government - county and part of Cascades Healthcare. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Four Corners Regional Care Center and how do I contact it?
Four Corners Regional Care Center is at 818 North 400 West, Blanding, UT 84511. Phone: (435) 638-2251.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.