Salt Lake City, UT · 81 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Salt Lake City's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,100–$11,950/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)CMS verified
St Joseph Villa
451 East Bishop Federal Lane, Salt Lake City, UT 84115 · Salt Lake County
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GoodHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.Photos via google places.
Availability outlookModerate availability
Typically 78% full — openings are usually available.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Salt Lake City
St Joseph Villa is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Salt Lake City, UT, with 221 certified beds and an average of about 173 residents per day. It operates as part of the The Ensign Group network. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.91 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.97 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 29.1%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 5 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (3.91 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
None noted in the public data.
Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Salt Lake City, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 221
- Avg. residents/day
- 173
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- The Ensign Group
- Continuing care
- Yes — multiple care levels
- CMS provider #
- 465095
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
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| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $8,100–$11,950/mo (median $9,700) | Local market estimate |
| Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan) | $2,570–$5,390/mo (median $4,780) | Local market estimate |
| Skilled Nursing | $7,680/mo | State Medicaid rate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Salt Lake City prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.91
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.97
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 29.1%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 5
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2024-07-16
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (14 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2024-07-16Severity G — actual harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2024-07-16Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
2024-07-16Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
2024-07-16Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
2024-07-16Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
2024-07-16Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
2022-09-01Severity G — actual harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
2022-09-01Severity G — actual harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Physical therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ 24-hour staff
Location
451 East Bishop Federal Lane, Salt Lake City, UT
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about St Joseph Villa
How much does St Joseph Villa cost?
St Joseph Villa does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Salt Lake City, UT area typically runs $8,100–$11,950 per month (median $9,700, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is St Joseph Villa's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates St Joseph Villa 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at St Joseph Villa?
Staff provide about 3.91 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 29.1% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at St Joseph Villa?
St Joseph Villa has 14 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2024-07-16). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does St Joseph Villa have availability?
Typically 78% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does St Joseph Villa offer?
St Joseph Villa in Salt Lake City, UT offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 221 beds.
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