Garfield County Nursing Home
Panguitch, UT · Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 46A072) · 21 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (435) 676-1262 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Garfield County Nursing Home has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Utah state average of 3.29. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Garfield County Nursing Home reports 6.25 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 2.23 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 32.3%.
Garfield County Nursing Home has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00 across 0 fines, and no payment denials. CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon flag or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
About this facility
Garfield County Nursing Home is a government (county)-owned nursing home in Panguitch, Utah, certified for Medicaid since February 2017. The facility is licensed for 21 beds and typically serves an average of 15.3 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Garfield County Nursing Home holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Utah state average of 3.29. This overall score is built from four component ratings: a health inspection rating of 3 stars, a staffing rating of 5 stars, and a quality measure (QM) rating of 2 stars.
Nurse staffing levels reported to CMS show 6.25 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 2.23 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 32.3%.
On the penalty front, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation associated with this listing in the provided data.
The data provided does not indicate this facility is part of a multi-facility chain, nor does it indicate a change in ownership within the past 12 months.
Families should confirm current details, including availability, services, and any updates to ratings or the penalty record, directly with the facility or via the CMS Medicare Care Compare website, as this profile reflects a specific data snapshot from CMS.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Garfield County Nursing Home 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 provider type listed is Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 6.25 hours per resident per day, including 2.23 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 5 stars; turnover is 32.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided shows no abuse icon and no Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 21 beds and has an average of 15.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by Garfield County government; the data provided does not indicate it is part of a multi-facility chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on February 22, 2017.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which for this facility are 3, 5, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided CMS data; contact the facility at 4356761262 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 4356761262 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/46A072?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.