Uintah Health Care Special Service District
510 South 500 West, Vernal, UT 84078
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How Uintah Health Care Special Service District Compares
Uintah Health Care Special Service District is a 110-bed government-owned nursing facility in Vernal, Utah. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, below the Utah average of 3.4 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 4 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (47.1%) is above the Utah average of 14.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 110 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 27% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Utah average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 47.1% — worse than the Utah average of 14.6% (222% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.0% — better than the Utah average of 2.6% (61% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.8% — better than the Utah average of 4.1% (33% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 18.4% — worse than the Utah average of 17.1%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Utah averages across 97 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Uintah Health Care Special Service District
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Uintah Health Care Special Service District with other nursing homes in Vernal.
What keeps Uintah Health Care Special Service District's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is Uintah Health Care Special Service District doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 47.1% here versus 14.6% across Utah. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Uintah Health Care Special Service District keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.0% here versus 2.6% across Utah. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Uintah Health Care Special Service District's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 27% occupancy across 110 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Uintah Health Care Special Service District?
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 Uintah Health Care Special Service District?
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 Vernal
Vernal sits in Uintah County, where adults 65 and older make up about 10.6% of the population — a share of seniors in line with 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+
- 3,802 (10.6%)
- Median age
- 31.1 years
- Median household income
- $59,428
- Median home value
- $194,000
Demographics for Uintah County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Vernal.
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