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San Rafael Health and Rehabilitation
455 West Mill Road, Ferron, UT 84523
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 51 beds, San Rafael Health and Rehabilitation serves Ferron in Emery County, Utah and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1981.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Utah median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 4 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 27 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (14, 3, 10 by cycle, most recent first), 6 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 52.9 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 26.0.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $29K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day (1.4 RN), close to the Utah median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 52.1%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon and is a Special Focus Facility candidate.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Emery Co. median | Utah median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 27 | 27 | 22 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 52.9 | 52.9 | 26.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 52.1% | 52.1% | 50.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $29,347 | $29,347 | $6,351 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (1 in the county, 97 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Utah average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 15 Nov 2024, 15 Mar 2023.
Severity mix: J ×3 G ×3 D ×8 E ×10 F ×2 C ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Nov 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation | 13 Dec 2024 |
| 15 Nov 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | J | Complaint investigation | 13 Dec 2024 |
| 15 Nov 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | J | Complaint investigation | 13 Dec 2024 |
| 15 Nov 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 13 Dec 2024 |
| 15 Nov 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 13 Dec 2024 |
| 15 Nov 2024 | F0943 | Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. | F | Complaint investigation | 13 Dec 2024 |
| 15 Nov 2024 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Complaint investigation | 13 Dec 2024 |
| 15 Nov 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 13 Dec 2024 |
| 15 Nov 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Complaint investigation | 13 Dec 2024 |
| 15 Nov 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 13 Dec 2024 |
| 15 Nov 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 13 Dec 2024 |
| 15 Nov 2024 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 13 Dec 2024 |
| 15 Nov 2024 | F0758 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 13 Dec 2024 |
| 15 Nov 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Dec 2024 |
| 15 Mar 2023 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | E | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2023 |
| 15 Mar 2023 | F0712 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | E | Standard survey | 29 Mar 2023 |
| 15 Mar 2023 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 24 Mar 2023 |
| 17 Jun 2021 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 23 Jul 2021 |
| 17 Jun 2021 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | G | Standard survey | 23 Jul 2021 |
| 17 Jun 2021 | F0712 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | E | Standard survey | 23 Jul 2021 |
| 17 Jun 2021 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | Standard survey | 23 Jul 2021 |
| 17 Jun 2021 | F0758 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 23 Jul 2021 |
| 17 Jun 2021 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 23 Jul 2021 |
| 17 Jun 2021 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jul 2021 |
| 17 Jun 2021 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jul 2021 |
| 17 Jun 2021 | F0770 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jul 2021 |
| 17 Jun 2021 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | C | Standard survey | 23 Jul 2021 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Nov 2024 | Fine | $25,929 | |
| 6 Feb 2024 | Fine | $3,418 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Utah average. Turnover: nursing staff 52.1%, RNs 23.1%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Utah median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 22.2% | 10.6% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 3.4% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.7% | 2.1% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 25.4% | 13.0% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.0% | 3.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 33.8% | 10.3% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: government, county. Legal business name: Emery County Care And Rehabilitation Center.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| County of Emery | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 09/14/2010 |
| Traditions Health Care, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/1996 |
| County of Emery | Trustee of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/14/2010 |
| County of Emery | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/14/2010 |
| Traditions Health Care, Inc. | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/23/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has San Rafael Health and Rehabilitation been cited for?
27 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 6 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Utah median is 22 per facility.
Has San Rafael Health and Rehabilitation been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $29K in the period covered.
How does staffing at San Rafael Health and Rehabilitation compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day against a Utah median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates San Rafael Health and Rehabilitation?
Ownership type is government, county. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include County of Emery and Traditions Health Care, Inc.. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was San Rafael Health and Rehabilitation last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 15 Nov 2024; the most recent standard health survey was 15 Nov 2024.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.