Cascades At Riverwalk
Midvale, UT · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 465184) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $23,829
Phone: (801) 565-0800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Cascades At Riverwalk has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Utah state average of 3.29. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Cascades At Riverwalk reports 3.77 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.02 RN hours, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 55.0% and a 2-star CMS staffing rating.
Cascades At Riverwalk has 1 federal fine on record totaling $23,829.00 and 0 payment denials; CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Cascades At Riverwalk is a 120-bed nursing home in Midvale, Salt Lake County, Utah, with an average daily census of 102.9 residents. The facility is government-owned (hospital district) and certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, having first been approved on April 29, 2015.
According to CMS Care Compare, Cascades At Riverwalk holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Utah state average of 3.29. Its component ratings are mixed: a 3-star health inspection rating, a 5-star quality measure rating, and a 2-star staffing rating.
Total nurse staffing averages 3.77 hours per resident per day, including 1.02 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 55.0%, a figure families may want to review further on Care Compare.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 1 federal fine totaling $23,829.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the data provided.
Cascades At Riverwalk is part of the Cascades Healthcare chain, which operates 19 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 1.9 stars — notably lower than this facility's own 4-star rating. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Cascades At Riverwalk has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Utah state average of 3.29.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.77 hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 55.0% and a 2-star staffing rating from CMS.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $23,829.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Cascades At Riverwalk is certified for 120 beds with an average of 102.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a government hospital district and is part of the Cascades Healthcare chain, which operates 19 facilities with an average rating of 1.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since April 29, 2015.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; here those ratings are 4, 3, 2, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 8015650800 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8015650800 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/465184?state=UT.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.