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HomeUtahLittle Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Nursing

Little Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Nursing

3094 South State Street, South Salt Lake, UT 841158014859007Google Maps
3.3on Google(6 reviews)
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
5/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
37
certified

How Little Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Nursing Compares in Utah

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Utah. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
5/5
UT average
3.3/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
5/5
UT average
2.8/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
2/5
UT average
3.0/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
2.06 hrs/day
UT average
4.07 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.70 hrs/day
UT average
1.25 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
26.3%
UT average
50.7%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 5/5 overall CMS rating is above the Utah average of 3.3/5.
Its 5/5 health inspection rating is above the Utah average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 2.06 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 4.07.
Reported RN time is 0.70 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 1.25.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
0
deficiency citations
Inspected May 22, 2024
Most recent cycle
5
deficiency citations
Inspected Oct 9, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 5 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$7,452/mo
Utah median
Private Room
$8,213/mo
Utah median
Salt Lake County 65+
133,703
11.3% of county
County Population
1,180,643
Salt Lake County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Little Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Nursing is a 5-star Medicaid certified nursing home in South Salt Lake, Utah with 37 certified beds. It has been operating since 1992. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.

Beds
37
Avg Residents/Day
37
Ownership
Government - City/county
Provider Type
Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Feb 1, 1992
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Salt Lake
Last Inspection
Oct 9, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5
Weighted Score
15.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (6)

F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Oct 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Oct 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Oct 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0728Potential for Harm

Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.

Survey: Oct 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Minimal Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Oct 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Sep 28, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide1.19 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.17 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.70 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing2.06 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total1.70 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
26.3%
RN Turnover
0.0%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Government - City/county
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (1)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
Ownership Data Not AvailableN/AN/A

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Little Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Nursing and nearby alternatives.

All Utah facilities
Little Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Nursing
South Salt Lake, UTCurrent facility
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Meadow Brook Rehabilitation and Nursing
Salt Lake City, UT4,224 ftAbuse flag
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $31,331
Monument Healthcare South Salt Lake
Salt Lake City, UT1.1 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $36,546
Paramount Health and Rehabilitation
Salt Lake City, UT1.4 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $119,012
Monument Healthcare Murray Creek
Millcreek, UT1.5 miAbuse flag
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $120,948
St Joseph Villa
Salt Lake City, UT1.8 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Millcreek Rehabilitation and Nursing
Salt Lake City, UT2.2 miAbuse flag
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $25,441
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Little Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Nursing
South Salt Lake, UT · Current facility
—5/55/52/5None recorded
Meadow Brook Rehabilitation and Nursing
Salt Lake City, UT
4,224 ft2/51/53/5$31,331
Monument Healthcare South Salt Lake
Salt Lake City, UT
1.1 mi1/51/53/5$36,546
Paramount Health and Rehabilitation
Salt Lake City, UT
1.4 mi2/51/54/5$119,012
Monument Healthcare Murray Creek
Millcreek, UT
1.5 mi2/51/53/5$120,948
St Joseph Villa
Salt Lake City, UT
1.8 mi3/53/54/5None recorded
Millcreek Rehabilitation and Nursing
Salt Lake City, UT
2.2 mi2/51/52/5$25,441

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Little Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Nursing?▾
Little Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Nursing has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 5/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Little Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Nursing cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Utah is $7,452/month for a semi-private room and $8,213/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Little Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Nursing participates in Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Little Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Nursing had any health inspection violations?▾
Little Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Nursing had 5 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Oct 9, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Little Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Nursing?▾
Little Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Nursing provides 2.06 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.70 RN hours, 0.17 LPN hours, and 1.19 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 26.3%.
How many beds does Little Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Nursing have?▾
Little Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Nursing has 37 certified beds with an average of 37 residents per day, resulting in approximately 100% occupancy. The facility is Government - City/county owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Little Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Nursing?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Utah. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Little Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Nursing?▾
On Google Maps, Little Cottonwood Rehabilitation and Nursing has a rating of 3.3 out of 5 based on 6 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 5/5.