Little Cottonwood Rehabilitation And Nursing
South Salt Lake, UT · Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 46A066) · 37 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (801) 485-9007 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Little Cottonwood Rehabilitation And Nursing has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Utah state average of 3.29. Its health inspection rating is 5 out of 5, but its staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
CMS reports that Little Cottonwood Rehabilitation And Nursing provides about 2.06 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.70 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 26.3%. Its CMS staffing star rating is 2 out of 5.
Little Cottonwood Rehabilitation And Nursing has no federal fines on record and no payment denials, according to CMS data. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation noted for this facility in the available records.
About this facility
Little Cottonwood Rehabilitation And Nursing is a government-owned (city/county) nursing home in South Salt Lake, Salt Lake County, Utah, certified for Medicaid participation since February 1992. The facility is small, with 37 certified beds and an average of 37.0 residents, meaning it typically operates at full capacity.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the Utah state average of 3.29. Its health inspection rating is 5 out of 5 and its quality measure (QM) rating is 5 out of 5. However, its staffing rating is notably lower, at 2 out of 5. CMS reports total nurse staffing hours of 2.06 hours per resident per day, including 0.70 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 26.3%.
On the penalty record, CMS shows 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 status listed for this facility in the provided data.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the available data, and there has been no ownership change in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. Families should note the contrast between the facility's high overall, health inspection, and quality ratings and its lower staffing rating and elevated turnover figure when evaluating fit. This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare; contact the facility directly or consult Care Compare for the most current details.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is above the Utah state average of 3.29.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
CMS lists this facility's provider type as Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 2.06 hours per resident per day, including 0.70 RN hours, with a 26.3% turnover rate and a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00) and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 37 certified beds and an average daily census of 37.0 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a government entity (city/county), and no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since February 1, 1992.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, quality measure (QM), and staffing dimensions; this facility scores 5, 5, 5, and 2 respectively out of 5.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 8014859007 or 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 8014859007 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/46A066?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.