Garfield County Nursing Home
200 North 450 East · Panguitch, UT · 84759 · 4356761262
21 certified beds Government - County
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 6.30 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 1.97 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 6.00 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 39% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (15 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E June 25, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected August 19, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E June 25, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected August 24, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F June 25, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 21, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E June 25, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 24, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected June 30, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 3, 2023
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected September 21, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 3, 2023
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected September 21, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 3, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 21, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 3, 2023
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected September 21, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 3, 2023
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.
Corrected September 21, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 3, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 21, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 3, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected September 21, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 15, 2021
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected October 15, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F September 15, 2021
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 6, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E September 15, 2021
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected October 27, 2021 · Infection Control
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 46A072 · certified since February 22, 2017. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.