Garfield County Nursing Home
200 North 450 East, Panguitch, UT 84759
Garfield County Nursing Home, a 21-bed government - county nursing facility in Panguitch, UT, holds a 4-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #36 of 96 rated homes in UT on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.
CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.
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- 4 / 5
- Above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
- #36 of 96
- In-state rank among rated UT homes
- 6.25
- Well above average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
- 15
- Inspection findings
The verdict
Garfield County Nursing Home, a 21-bed government - county nursing facility in Panguitch, UT, holds a 4-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #36 of 96 rated homes in UT on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.
- 4 / 5
- CMS overall · national 3.0
- #36 of 96
- In-state rank among rated UT homes
- 6.25
- Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
- 15
- Inspection findings on file
CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.
In-state ownership mix · peer inventory
How 97 UT nursing homes split by ownership sector
This facility is recorded as Government - County. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.
Health Inspection
Staffing
Quality Measures
Long-Stay Quality
Facility Information
- Provider Number
- 46A072
- Ownership
- Government - County
- Provider Type
- Medicaid
- Beds
- 21
- Residents
- 15
- In Hospital
- No
- County
- Garfield
- Last Inspection
- Jun 25, 2025
Staffing Data
How the 6.25 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:
- RN Hours
- 2.23 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
- LPN Hours
- 0.26
- CNA Hours
- 3.76
- Total Nursing Hours
- 6.25 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
- PT Hours
- 0.14
- Nursing Turnover
- 32.3%
- RN Turnover
- 41.7%
What the CMS Record Reveals About Garfield County Nursing Home
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Garfield County Nursing Home ranks #36 of 96 rated nursing homes in UT on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Garfield County Nursing Home operates 21 certified beds in Panguitch, UT with approximately 15 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars (health inspection 3★ · staffing 5★ · quality 2★).
The inspection file contains 15 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. CMS has not levied any fines or payment denials against this facility. Per resident day, this facility reports 6.25 total nursing hours (national average 3.86) and 2.23 RN hours.
Classified as "Government - County" ownership and operating as a "Medicaid" provider, Garfield County Nursing Home falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 32.3% (CMS payroll-based measure).
Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter
The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.
National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.
For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.
Deficiency History (15 most recent)
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
Corrected: Aug 24, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Corrected: Aug 24, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Corrected: Aug 19, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Corrected: Aug 21, 2025
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Corrected: Jun 30, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
Corrected: Sep 21, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
Corrected: Sep 21, 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.
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Corrected: Sep 21, 2023
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Corrected: Sep 21, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Corrected: Sep 21, 2023
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Corrected: Sep 21, 2023
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
Corrected: Sep 21, 2023
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
Corrected: Oct 15, 2021
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
Corrected: Oct 27, 2021
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Corrected: Oct 6, 2021
Quality Measures
| Measure | Type | Score | Used in Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 24.1% | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 9.0% | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 3.3% | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.0% | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | N/A | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 17.6% | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 33.9% | Yes |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | N/A | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | Long Stay | 9.8% | No |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | Long Stay | 0.0% | No |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | Long Stay | 0.0% | No |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | Long Stay | 95.1% | No |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | Long Stay | 21.3% | No |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | Long Stay | N/A | No |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | Long Stay | 32.3% | No |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | Short Stay | N/A | No |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | Short Stay | N/A | No |
Penalty History
No penalties on record.
Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing
Two data-derived peer sets for Garfield County Nursing Home, both outside UT so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.
Similar bed count
Nearest CMS certified bed counts outside UT (21 beds here).
Similar staffing hours
Nearest CMS adjusted total nurse hours per resident day outside UT (6.61 here).
Nearby Nursing Homes in UT
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Advanced Health Care of St. George
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Alpine Meadow Rehabilitation and Nursing
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Aspen Ridge of Utah Valley
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Aspen Ridge Transitional Rehab
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Aspen Ridge West Transitional Rehab
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Understanding Nursing Home Data
What the CMS records show for Garfield County Nursing Home
The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.
- The UT registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View UT registry
- Peer homes near 21 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in UT. Compare a similar-size peer
- CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work
CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.
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Data Sources
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.
