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876 West 700 South Salt Lake City, UT 84104 · Salt Lake County
All 16 nursing homes in Salt Lake City, UT (16 take Medicaid)
CMS certification number 46A064 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Pine Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing 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 Pine Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall, below the Utah average of 3.5.
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.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 2.54 hours per resident per day at Pine Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing, below the Utah median of 3.68 (US median: 3.72). About 0.63 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 2.22 hours, 12% below its all-week average. 71% of nursing staff left within a year (Utah median 50.6%). High turnover can mean residents see unfamiliar caregivers; ask how long the nurses on the unit have worked there. 2 administrators left in the past year.
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Pine Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing: Medicare and Medicaid
Pine Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing is certified for Medicaid but not Medicare, so Medicare won't pay for a rehab stay here after a hospital discharge. It can serve long-term residents covered by Utah Medicaid.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on October 9, 2025 and found 4 deficiencies, plus 3 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 42 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 42 citations at Pine Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing across 4 inspection dates, 7 of them from complaint investigations. 2 were at the immediate-jeopardy level (J–L), CMS's most serious category, most recently on October 3, 2024 (complaint inspection). The most common areas cited were pharmacy service (7) and resident rights (7). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals" (tag F0684, level J, October 3, 2024). 6 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
August 27, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
GEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
October 9, 2025 · 6 citations · includes complaint inspection
FHave a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
EProvide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
EEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
DProtect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
DEmploy or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.
October 3, 2024 · 28 citations, includes immediate jeopardy · includes complaint inspection
JProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
JEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
GEnsure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
EHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
EProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
ETimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
ERespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
ENot transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
EEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
EProvide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
ESafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
EEducate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
DImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
DHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
DDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
DCoordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
DEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
DImplement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
DEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
DProvide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
DKeep complete, dated laboratory records in the resident's record.
DKeep signed and dated reports of x-rays and other diagnostic services in the residents record.
DEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
DHave the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
DImplement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
DEnsure that paid feeding assistants have the training they need.
March 2, 2023 · 7 citations
EHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
DHonor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
DCoordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
DDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
DEducate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Questions to ask on a tour of Pine Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing
- Inspectors cited the home at the immediate-jeopardy level on October 3, 2024 under the rule on quality of life and care. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on October 9, 2025. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- CMS rates staffing 1 out of 5. How many residents does each nurse aide care for on day, evening and night shifts?
- Nursing staff turnover was 71% a year. How many of the staff come from agencies?
- Several administrators left in the past year. What has changed for residents since then?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- 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
2 penalties in the last three years, including $56,121 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2024 | Fine | $56,121 |
| Oct 3, 2024 | Payment Denial | 5 days of payments denied |
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 2/5 | 2/5 | 1/5 | 5/5 |
| August 2026 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 2/5 | 5/5 |
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Hospitals near Pine Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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2.3 mi
Lds Hospital Salt Lake CityEmergency room ★★★★★ Medicare overall 5 of 5Median ER visit 2h 56m for patients treated and sent home
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2.3 mi
Lds Hospital Salt Lake CityEmergency room ★★★★★ Medicare overall 5 of 5Median ER visit 3h 38m for patients treated and sent home
- 2.5 mi
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Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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