South Davis Specialty Care
481 South 400 East · Bountiful, UT · 84010 · 8012952361
95 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: The Ensign Group
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- 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
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 7.69 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 3.52 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 6.83 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 52% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (9 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025
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 January 9, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025
Keep complete, dated laboratory records in the resident's record.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E December 11, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 8, 2023 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 15, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Actual harm · G December 6, 2021
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 11, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 6, 2021
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected January 11, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 6, 2021
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 January 11, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 6, 2021
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 11, 2022 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 465187 · certified since August 17, 2017. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.