nursing home in Bountiful, UT
South Davis Specialty Care
481 South 400 East, Bountiful, UT 84010 · (801) 295-2361
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★5
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
South Davis Specialty Care at a glance
South Davis Specialty Care is a 95-bed for-profit nursing home in Bountiful, Utah (Davis County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Utah average of 3.3.
Residents receive about 7.9 hours of nursing care per day (3.7 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 4.1 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (December 11, 2025) found 4 health citations. The Utah average is 8.8.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 52% per year (state average 50.7%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 95
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- The Ensign Group
- Medicare-certified since
- August 17, 2017
- Resident/family council
- Both
- County
- Davis County
- CMS Certification Number
- 465187
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Utah avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| 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) | 4 / 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) | 7.93 hrs | 4.09 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.67 hrs | 1.25 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.72 hrs | 2.36 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 7.07 hrs | 3.58 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 52% | 50.7% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 36.7% | 40.6% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
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) | 0 | 3 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 17 | 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) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $23,954 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Utah avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 95 | 86 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 54 | 61 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 56.3% | 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) | 0.7% | 2.5% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 4.5% | 3.9% | 4.6% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 17.1% | 14.2% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0% | 1.8% | 1.6% | Better |
| 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) | 11.4% | 11.3% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 4.7% | 3.4% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 1.5% | 16.5% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 2.6% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 39.9% | 25.3% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 13.1% | 21.5% | 19% | Better |
| 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) | 98% | 97.4% | 93.6% | Average |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Utah avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 5.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 95.4% | 91% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 95.9% | 93.8% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 9 health deficiencies and 6 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 11, 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 January 9, 2026 |
| December 11, 2025 Standard | 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 January 9, 2026 |
| December 11, 2025 Standard | Keep complete, dated laboratory records in the resident's record. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0775 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 9, 2026 |
| December 11, 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 January 9, 2026 |
| November 8, 2023 Fire safety | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0521 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 15, 2023 |
| November 8, 2023 Fire safety | Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0344 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 15, 2023 |
| November 8, 2023 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 15, 2023 |
| November 8, 2023 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 December 15, 2023 |
| December 6, 2021 Fire safety | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 31, 2022 |
| December 6, 2021 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 31, 2022 |
| December 6, 2021 Fire safety | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0914 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 11, 2022 |
| December 6, 2021 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected January 11, 2022 |
| December 6, 2021 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 11, 2022 |
| December 6, 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 January 11, 2022 |
| December 6, 2021 Standard | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 11, 2022 |
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 no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| MILESTONE HEALTHCARE LLC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 03/22/2024 |
| ENSIGN SERVICES INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/22/2024 |
| FLETCHER, JEFF Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/10/2025 |
| MARTINEZ, MARK Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/10/2025 |
| MILLCREEK HEALTH HOLDINGS LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/22/2024 |
| STANDARD BEARER HEALTHCARE OP, LP Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/22/2024 |
| THE ENSIGN GROUP INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/22/2024 |
| FARNSWORTH, STEPHEN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/22/2024 |
| BURNAM, SOON Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/22/2024 |
| KEETCH, CHAD Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2011 |
| PORT, BARRY Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/10/2025 |
| BURNAM, SOON Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/22/2024 |
| FLETCHER, JEFF Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2024 |
| MARTINEZ, MARK Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2024 |
| FLETCHER, JEFF Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2024 |
| MARTINEZ, MARK Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2024 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is South Davis Specialty Care's rating?
South Davis Specialty Care has 5 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 South Davis Specialty Care 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 South Davis Specialty Care 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 South Davis Specialty Care?
It is for profit - corporation and part of The Ensign Group. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is South Davis Specialty Care and how do I contact it?
South Davis Specialty Care is at 481 South 400 East, Bountiful, UT 84010. Phone: (801) 295-2361.
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.