Little Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Nursing
3094 South State Street, South Salt Lake, UT 84115
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
How Little Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Nursing Compares
Little Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Nursing is a 37-bed government-owned nursing facility in South Salt Lake, Utah. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Utah average of 3.4 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (5 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.0%) is below the Utah average of 2.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 37 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 98% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Utah average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 24.0% — worse than the Utah average of 14.6% (64% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the Utah average of 2.6% (100% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.0% — better than the Utah average of 4.1% (100% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Utah averages across 97 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Little Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Nursing
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Little Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Nursing with other nursing homes in South Salt Lake.
How is Little Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Nursing addressing its staffing levels 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 Little Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Nursing doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 24.0% here versus 14.6% across Utah. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Little Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Nursing 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 does Little Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Nursing maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 98% occupancy across 37 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Little Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Nursing?
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 Little Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Nursing?
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 South Salt Lake
South Salt Lake sits in Salt Lake County, where adults 65 and older make up about 10.9% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Utah as a whole (11.1% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 124,572 (10.9%)
- Median age
- 33.0 years
- Median household income
- $77,128
- Median home value
- $336,100
Demographics for Salt Lake County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near South Salt Lake.
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