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3419 West 12600 South Riverton, UT 84065 · Salt Lake County

(801) 693-3900

All 2 nursing homes in Riverton, UT (2 take Medicaid)

Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid 40 certified beds Non profit

CMS certification number 465168 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare

Ratings come from CMS and are updated monthly; these are from October 2026. Check the latest inspection report and visit in person before you decide.

Is Rocky Mountain Care - Riverton a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record

There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Rocky Mountain Care - Riverton as of October 2026.

CMS rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall, above the Utah average of 3.5. Inspectors issued 17 citations in the last three years. CMS imposed 5 penalties, including $30,038 in fines, in that time.

Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.

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Staffing

Nursing staff spend about 4.03 hours per resident per day at Rocky Mountain Care - Riverton, above the Utah median of 3.68 (US median: 3.72). About 1.88 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 3.47 hours, 14% below its all-week average. 51% of nursing staff left within a year (Utah median 50.6%).

Nursing care per resident per day 4.03 hours
Above the Utah median of 3.68 Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and aides combined, from payroll records.
Registered nurse hours 1.88 per resident a day RNs handle assessments, medications and changes in condition.
Weekend nursing care 3.47 hours Per resident a day. A big drop from weekdays can mean thin weekend staffing.
Nursing staff turnover 51% a year Share of nursing staff who left over a year. Lower usually means steadier care.
Registered nurse turnover 61.9% a year Share of registered nurses who left over a year.
Administrators who left 1 in the past year Frequent leadership changes are worth asking about on a visit.

About this nursing home

Certified beds40
Residents per day 36 About 90% of beds filled, on average
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
Payment acceptedMedicare and Medicaid
Certified sinceFebruary 2009
Part of a chainRocky Mountain Care
Legal business nameBEAVER VALLEY HOSPITAL

Paying for care at Rocky Mountain Care - Riverton: Medicare and Medicaid

Rocky Mountain Care - Riverton is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Utah's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.

In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.

Health inspections

The most recent standard inspection was on September 26, 2024 and found 5 deficiencies. CMS notes that this home's most recent inspection was more than two years ago. In total, inspectors issued 17 citations in the last three years.

Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

What the inspections found

Over the last three years, inspectors issued 17 citations at Rocky Mountain Care - Riverton across 3 inspection dates. 1 was at the actual-harm level (G–I), most recently on August 19, 2021. The most common areas cited were nutrition and dietary (4) and pharmacy service (3). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors" (tag F0760, level G, August 19, 2021).

September 26, 2024 · 5 citations

FEmploy sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0801 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 26, 2024)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 26, 2024)

EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 26, 2024)

DProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 26, 2024)

DEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0757 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 26, 2024)

March 1, 2023 · 4 citations

DImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 24, 2023)

DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 24, 2023)

DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 20, 2023)

DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 24, 2023)

August 19, 2021 · 8 citations, includes actual harm

GEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Actual harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 8, 2021)

EEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0804 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 8, 2021)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 8, 2021)

EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 8, 2021)

DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 8, 2021)

DCoordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0644 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 8, 2021)

DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 8, 2021)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 8, 2021)

Questions to ask on a tour of Rocky Mountain Care - Riverton

  1. Inspectors cited the home at the actual-harm level on August 19, 2021 under the rule on pharmacy service. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
  2. The last standard inspection was more than two years ago. Can I see any recent complaint inspection results?
  3. Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
  4. When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?

Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.

Fines and payment denials

5 penalties in the last three years, including $30,038 in fines.

DateTypeAmount or length
Feb 20, 2024 Fine $4,938
Jan 22, 2024 Fine $12,534
Jan 8, 2024 Fine $3,418
Jan 2, 2024 Fine $2,797
Dec 11, 2023 Fine $6,351

Rating history

CMS monthOverallInspectionStaffingQuality
October 2026 4/5 3/5 3/5 5/5
August 2026 4/5 3/5 2/5 5/5
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Location

Hospitals near Rocky Mountain Care - Riverton

The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.

  • 0.6 mi
    Riverton Hospital Riverton
    Emergency room ★★★★★ Medicare overall 5 of 5
    Median ER visit 2h 35m for patients treated and sent home
  • 4.2 mi
    Lone Peak Hospital Draper
    Emergency room ★★★★★ Medicare overall 5 of 5
    Median ER visit 1h 49m for patients treated and sent home
  • 4.7 mi
    Jordan Valley Medical Center West Jordan
    Emergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5
    Median ER visit 2h 40m for patients treated and sent home

Hospital ratings, ER visit times and more at Hospitals In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.

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