nursing home in Salt Lake City, UT
Paramount Health and Rehabilitation
4035 South 500 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84107 · (801) 262-9181
★★★★★3
Average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★2
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★5
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Paramount Health and Rehabilitation at a glance
Paramount Health and Rehabilitation is a 99-bed government nursing home in Salt Lake City, Utah (Salt Lake County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, close to the Utah average of 3.3.
Residents receive about 3.4 hours of nursing care per day (0.7 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 4.1 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (May 21, 2026) found 4 health citations. The Utah average is 8.8.
Federal regulators fined it 2 times in the past three years, totaling $106,480.
Nursing staff turnover is 36% per year (state average 50.7%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital District
- Beds
- 99
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- The Ensign Group
- Medicare-certified since
- August 1, 1985
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Salt Lake County
- CMS Certification Number
- 465100
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Utah avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Average |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
| 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) | 3.40 hrs | 4.09 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.75 hrs | 1.25 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.20 hrs | 2.36 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.02 hrs | 3.58 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 36% | 50.7% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 33.3% | 40.6% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Utah avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 4 | 9 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 1 | 3 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 66 | 83.8 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Utah avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $106,480 | $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 | 99 | 86 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 60 | 61 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 61% | 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) | 2.3% | 2.5% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 2.9% | 3.9% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 9.4% | 14.2% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 2.3% | 1.8% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 0.7% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 13.8% | 11.3% | 13.9% | Average |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 26.2% | 15.1% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 4.4% | 3.4% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 18.9% | 16.5% | 12.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 20.9% | 25.3% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 24.3% | 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) | 100% | 97.4% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Utah avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 94.4% | 91% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99.1% | 93.8% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 28 health deficiencies and 1 fire safety deficiency in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 4 citations involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 Fire safety | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0004 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 19, 2026 |
| May 21, 2026 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 July 20, 2026 |
| May 21, 2026 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 20, 2026 |
| May 21, 2026 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 July 20, 2026 |
| December 15, 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 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected January 5, 2026 |
| December 3, 2024 Complaint | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0607 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 10, 2024 |
| May 14, 2024 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 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected July 14, 2024 |
| May 14, 2024 Complaint | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected July 14, 2024 |
| May 14, 2024 Complaint | 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 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected July 14, 2024 |
| May 14, 2024 Complaint | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0809 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 14, 2024 |
| May 14, 2024 Complaint | 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 July 14, 2024 |
| May 14, 2024 Complaint | 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 14, 2024 |
| May 14, 2024 Complaint | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 14, 2024 |
| May 14, 2024 Complaint | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0867 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 14, 2024 |
| May 14, 2024 Complaint | 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 July 14, 2024 |
| May 14, 2024 Complaint | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 14, 2024 |
| May 14, 2024 Complaint | 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 14, 2024 |
| May 14, 2024 Complaint | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0676 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 14, 2024 |
| May 14, 2024 Complaint | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 14, 2024 |
| May 14, 2024 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 14, 2024 |
| May 14, 2024 Complaint | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0693 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 14, 2024 |
| May 14, 2024 Complaint | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0700 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 14, 2024 |
| May 14, 2024 Standard | Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0728 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 14, 2024 |
| May 14, 2024 Complaint | Keep signed and dated reports of x-rays and other diagnostic services in the residents record. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0779 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 14, 2024 |
| May 14, 2024 Complaint | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 14, 2024 |
| May 14, 2024 Complaint | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0919 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 14, 2024 |
| May 14, 2024 Complaint | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 14, 2024 |
| January 11, 2023 Standard | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0804 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 13, 2023 |
| January 11, 2023 Standard | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0712 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 13, 2023 |
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 $106,480 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| December 15, 2025 | Fine | $23,273 |
| May 14, 2024 | Fine | $83,207 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARDIFF HEALTHCARE, INC. Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/25/2026 |
| CARETRUST GP LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2016 |
| CARETRUST REIT INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2016 |
| CTR PARTNERSHIP LP Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2016 |
| ENSIGN SERVICES INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2008 |
| FIFTH EAST HOLDINGS LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2016 |
| KEELE, EDDIE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2008 |
| STELTER, CASEY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/24/2020 |
| BURNAM, SOON Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2008 |
| KEETCH, CHAD Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2011 |
| MOSS, TYLER Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2016 |
| KEELE, EDDIE Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2008 |
| STELTER, CASEY Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/24/2020 |
| CARDIFF HEALTHCARE, INC. Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2016 |
| KEELE, EDDIE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2008 |
| STELTER, CASEY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/24/2020 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Paramount Health and Rehabilitation's rating?
Paramount Health and Rehabilitation has 3 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 Paramount Health and Rehabilitation receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 4 citations, compared with a Utah average of 8.8. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Paramount Health and Rehabilitation 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 Paramount Health and Rehabilitation?
It is government - hospital district and part of The Ensign Group. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Paramount Health and Rehabilitation and how do I contact it?
Paramount Health and Rehabilitation is at 4035 South 500 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84107. Phone: (801) 262-9181.
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.