Garfield County Nursing Home
200 North 450 East, Panguitch, UT 84759
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
Lower is better
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How Garfield County Nursing Home Compares
Garfield County Nursing Home is a 21-bed government-owned nursing facility in Panguitch, Utah. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Utah average of 3.4 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (17.1%) is above the Utah average of 4.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 21 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 73% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Utah average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 50.0% — worse than the Utah average of 14.6% (242% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the Utah average of 2.6% (100% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 17.1% — worse than the Utah average of 4.1% (316% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Utah averages across 97 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Garfield County Nursing Home
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Garfield County Nursing Home with other nursing homes in Panguitch.
How is Garfield County Nursing Home addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Garfield County Nursing Home doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 50.0% here versus 14.6% across Utah. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Garfield County Nursing Home keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.0% here versus 2.6% across Utah. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Garfield County Nursing Home?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Garfield County Nursing Home?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Panguitch
Panguitch sits in Garfield County, where adults 65 and older make up about 22.5% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Utah as a whole (11.1% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 1,126 (22.5%)
- Median age
- 42.0 years
- Median household income
- $44,279
- Median home value
- $182,500
Demographics for Garfield County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Panguitch.
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