Paramount Health and Rehabilitation
4035 South 500 East · Salt Lake City, UT · 84107 · 8012629181
99 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: The Ensign Group
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $35,805 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- 4 citations involved actual harm to residents.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
4 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
No standard inspection in over 2 years
The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.26 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.80 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.89 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 42% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $119,012 |
Inspection citations (31 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G December 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 5, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected December 10, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G May 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected July 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G May 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G May 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected July 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2024
Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.
Corrected July 14, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected July 14, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected July 14, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E May 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected July 14, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E May 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected July 14, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 14, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected July 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected July 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected July 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected July 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected July 14, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Keep signed and dated reports of x-rays and other diagnostic services in the residents record.
Corrected July 14, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F May 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Corrected July 14, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E May 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 14, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E May 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected July 14, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 14, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected July 14, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E January 11, 2023
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected March 13, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E January 11, 2023
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected March 13, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| December 15, 2025 | Fine | $35,805 |
| May 14, 2024 | Fine | $83,207 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 465100 · certified since August 1, 1985. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.