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Utah's statewide staffing ratio is 3.91 HPRD in Q1 2026. Utah's statewide staffing ratio is up (+0.23) since Q1 2025. This level is above the national ratio of 3.75 HPRD and ranks #19 out of 51 states.
- Q2 2025: 3.83
- Q3 2025: 3.89
- Q4 2025: 3.79
- Q1 2026: 3.91
Staffing hours per resident day for Utah, calculated by PBJ320 from CMS’s quarterly PBJ nurse staffing files.
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PBJ320 High-risk facilities in Utah
17 facilities flagged for staffing or quality concerns.
| Facility | City | CMS ratings | Risk flags | Total HPRD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Terra St George (black Rock Health and RehabSt. George | St. George | 1★ | 2.99 HPRD | |
| Four Corners Regional Care CenterBlanding | Blanding | 1★1★S | 2.91 HPRD | |
| Heritage Park Healthcare and RehabilitationRoy | Roy | ⚠ | 3.84 HPRD | |
| Maple Ridge Rehabilitation and NursingSalt Lake City | Salt Lake City | ⚠1★1★S | 2.28 HPRD | |
| Meadow Brook Rehabilitation and NursingSalt Lake City | Salt Lake City | ⚠ | 3.81 HPRD |
Staffing snapshot
Latest state staffing metrics for Utah.
| Metric | Utah | CMS Region 8CMS Region 8 includes Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming.Regional figures are calculated from facility-level data using the same methodology as the state figures. | U.S. | State rankRanks compare the 50 states and D.C. by the displayed metric value. A higher or lower rank is not inherently positive or negative for every metric, including contract staffing share and rural-facility share. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Nurse Staffing HPRD | 3.91 | 3.82-0.09 vs UT | 3.75-0.16 vs UT | #19 of 51 |
| Direct Care Nurse HPRD | 3.59 | 3.55-0.04 vs UT | 3.48-0.11 vs UT | #23 of 51 |
| RN HPRD | 1.11 | 0.86-0.25 vs UT | 0.62-0.49 vs UT | #4 of 51 |
| RN Direct Care HPRD | 0.85 | 0.64-0.21 vs UT | 0.44-0.41 vs UT | #4 of 51 |
| Nurse Aide HPRD | 2.30 | 2.37+0.08 vs UT | 2.26-0.03 vs UT | #26 of 51 |
| Contract Staff Percentage | 2.8% | 7.3%+4.5 pts vs UT | 5.3%+2.5 pts vs UT | #44 of 51 |
| Median Case-Mix HPRD (Acuity) | 3.96 | 3.52-0.43 vs UT | 3.74-0.22 vs UT | #7 of 51 |
| Rural Facilities (Share) | 19% | 46%+26.9 pts vs UT | 27%+8.7 pts vs UT | #39 of 51 |
State rank reflects the displayed value, not necessarily stronger or weaker performance.
Ownership groups in Utah
Most facilities linked in CMS owner data (Utah).
| Organization | Homes |
|---|---|
| Beaver Valley Hospital | 32 |
| Tyler Moss | 27 |
| Scott a Langford | 24 |
| Ensign Services Inc | 23 |
| Chad Keetch | 21 |
| Soon Burnam | 21 |
| Brian C Murray | 15 |
| Gunnison Valley Hospital | 14 |
Ownership changes in Utah
44 ownership changes at 44 Utah facilities · 01/01/2016 – 02/01/2026.
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How these figures are calculatedMethods, definitions, and data sources
Staffing from CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) public nurse files (2017–2026), plus Provider Information (September 2026 processing snapshot) and chain data where shown. State staffing context via March 2022 compendium. Methodology · PBJ guide.
Metrics
- Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD): Total staff hours ÷ average residents. Example: 350 hours for 100 residents = 3.5 HPRD.
- Direct Care (excl. Admin, DON): Hours per resident day for direct care staff only (RN, LPN, CNA, NAtrn, MedAide), excluding administrative and supervisory roles.
- Contract Staff %: Share of hours provided by contract staff.
- Census: Average number of residents during the period.
Note: Some states set minimums (e.g., NJ, CA, NY at 3.5 HPRD); a federal 3.48 minimum was recently overturned (2025). A 2001 federal study linked 4.1 HPRD to better outcomes in that study. Staffing needs vary by resident acuity (case-mix), day, and shift. Estimates on PBJ Takeaway assume roughly 60% of staff are CNAs.
Data transparency
The PBJ Dashboard pulls directly from CMS data and is carefully vetted for accuracy. Still, sometimes a bug sneaks into the jelly. That could mean: a systemic CMS data reporting issue (e.g., Q2 2017 contract staffing, missing data in 2020 due to COVID) or there could be a coding error on our part. If you spot something that looks off, please let me know via the contact form so I can set things right.
Trend charts omit quarters with implausible submitted HPRD (total/direct below 0.25; RN, LPN, and aide use role floors and neighbor-quarter rules). Full criteria.
Rankings, within-state percentiles, CMS flags (including abuse icon): How metrics are calculated.