Federal inspection record · CMS data as of October 1, 2026
Rocky Mountain Care - Willow Springs
85 East 2000 North, Tooele, UT · (435) 843-2000
- Certified beds
- 112
- Residents per day
- 109
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
- Chain
- Rocky Mountain Care
- Medicare / Medicaid
- Medicare + Medicaid
- Certified since
- January 1, 1982
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How this home got 4 stars
The overall rating isn't an average. CMS starts from the inspection rating and nudges it at most two steps. Here is the arithmetic for this home, using CMS's own rules.
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Health inspections
★★★★★starting point
Everything starts from what state inspectors found on site. This is a ranking against other homes in Utah.
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Staffing
★★★★★no change
Only a 5-star staffing rating adds a star, and only a 1-star rating removes one. Ratings of 2 to 4 change nothing.
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Quality measures
★★★★★+1 star
Same rule: 5 stars adds one, 1 star takes one away. These measures are mostly reported by the home itself.
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Overall
★★★★★4 of 5
Matches the rating CMS publishes on Care Compare.
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Where it sits among Utah homes
Rocky Mountain Care - Willow Springs carries 59 inspection points. That is fewer than 48% of Utah's 96 rated homes.
Inspectors' citations earn points by how serious and how widespread they were (the grid below). CMS then ranks every home in Utah: the 10% with the fewest points get 5 stars, the 20% with the most get 1 star, and the middle 70% split evenly into 2, 3 and 4.
- 5★ 0–15 pts
- 4★ 15–38 pts
- 3★ 38–66 pts
- 2★ 66–118.25 pts
- 1★ over 118.25 pts
Bars show every rated home in Utah by its weighted inspection score. CMS recalibrates the cut points monthly but holds a home's rating until its own score changes, so a home can sit just outside today's band.
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What inspectors found
32 health citations on record since 2021. Each one gets a letter: the row says how badly residents were affected, the column how many.
Immediate jeopardyResidents at risk of serious injury or death
Actual harmA resident was hurt
Potential for harmNo one was hurt, but could have been
Minimal harmPaperwork-level problems
Read the rows, not the total. Most citations nationwide are a D: one problem, nobody hurt. Rows G–I mean a resident was harmed; J–L mean inspectors found residents in immediate danger of serious injury or death.
Small numbers in each cell are the inspection points CMS assigns per citation. Those points are what the state curve above ranks.
Harm and immediate-jeopardy citations (5)
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G
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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G
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
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G
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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G
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
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G
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Everything else, by area of care
Quality of Life and Care6D
- D
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- D
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- D
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- D
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
- D
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
- D
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning5D
- D
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
- D
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- D
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- D
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
- D
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Nutrition and Dietary4F
- F
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
- F
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- F
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.
- E
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Resident Rights3D
- D
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
- D
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- D
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Infection Control3E
- E
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- E
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- E
Report COVID19 data to residents and families.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation2D
- D
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- D
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Pharmacy Service2E
- D
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- E
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Administration1D
- D
Keep complete, dated laboratory records in the resident's record.
Nursing and Physician Services1E
- E
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Inspection history
2025-06-17
9 health deficiencies · 0 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
2023-08-21
6 health deficiencies · 8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)
2021-10-18
17 health deficiencies · 5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
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Nursing time per resident, per day
Each resident here gets about 3 h 38 min of nursing staff time a day, 39 min of it from a registered nurse.
This home
3 h 38 min
Utah average
4 h 5 min
U.S. average
3 h 54 min
- Registered nurse
- Licensed practical nurse
- Nurse aide
Turnover: 48% of nursing staff and 45% of registered nurses left in the past year, along with 1 administrator.
Reported hours from payroll data the home submits to CMS, divided by its daily resident count. Not adjusted for how sick residents are.
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Fines and payment denials
$40,892 in federal fines on record over the past three years.
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-17 | Fine | $9,269 |
| 2024-08-01 | Fine | $31,623 |
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Resident outcomes
Quality measures compared with state and national averages. Most come from assessments the home itself reports.
| Measure | This home | State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days0.8 pts better | 0.4 | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days0.6 pts better | 0.8 | 1.4 | 1.7 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine2.2 pts better | 100.0% | 97.8% | 93.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine1.8 pts better | 100.0% | 98.2% | 95.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury2.5 pts worse | 5.0% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms9.8 pts better | 7.1% | 16.9% | 13.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight0.9 pts better | 2.4% | 3.3% | 5.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication10.9 pts better | 14.9% | 25.8% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication6.8 pts better | 7.0% | 13.8% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained0.2 pts worse | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened2.3 pts worse | 15.0% | 12.7% | 12.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased0.3 pts better | 10.4% | 10.7% | 13.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.1 pts better | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection0.9 pts better | 1.0% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence0.8 pts worse | 21.1% | 20.3% | 18.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers0.6 pts better | 3.2% | 3.8% | 4.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine5.9 pts better | 100.0% | 94.1% | 82.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit4 pts worse | 15.5% | 11.5% | 11.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication0.8 pts better | 0.3% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine7.8 pts better | 100.0% | 92.2% | 80.1% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission4.8 pts worse | 21.8% | 17.0% | 23.4% |
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Who owns and runs it
32 owners and managers reported to CMS. The last column counts how many nursing homes each one is tied to.
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| Name | Role | Share | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver City Corporation | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization | 100% | 7 facilities |
| Bangerte, Nathan | Managing Control - Governing Body · Individual | 0% | 14 facilities |
| Bangerter, Edward | Managing Control - Governing Body · Individual | 0% | 14 facilities |
| Bangerter, Johnathan | Managing Control - Governing Body · Individual | 0% | 14 facilities |
| Barney, Janett | Managing Control - Governing Body · Individual | 0% | 14 facilities |
| Beeman, Raymond | Managing Control - Governing Body · Individual | 0% | 7 facilities |
| Biddulph, Glen | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 2 facilities |
| Biddulph, Glen | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 2 facilities |
| Boardman, Laura | Managing Control - Governing Body · Individual | 0% | 7 facilities |
| Brown, Gary | Managing Control - Governing Body · Individual | 0% | 15 facilities |
| Darby, Megan | Managing Control - Governing Body · Individual | 0% | 14 facilities |
| Densley, Bruce | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Densley, Bruce | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Gatherum, Jason | Managing Control - Governing Body · Individual | 0% | 14 facilities |
| Hale, Fredrick | Managing Control - Governing Body · Individual | 0% | 7 facilities |
| Hansen, Kent | Managing Control - Governing Body · Individual | 0% | 11 facilities |
| Langford, Scott | Corporate Officer · Individual | 0% | 24 facilities |
| Mikesell, Bradley | Managing Control - Governing Body · Individual | 0% | 7 facilities |
| Moss, Tyler | Corporate Officer · Individual | 0% | 27 facilities |
| Neves, Courtney | Managing Control - Governing Body · Individual | 0% | 14 facilities |
| Oakden, Richard | Managing Control - Governing Body · Individual | 0% | 13 facilities |
| Owens, Jon | Managing Control - Governing Body · Individual | 0% | 11 facilities |
| Robinson, Matt | Managing Control - Governing Body · Individual | 0% | 8 facilities |
| Rocky Mountain Care - Tooele, Inc | Operational/Managerial Control · Organization | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Rocky Mountain Care - Tooele, Inc | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Rocky Mountain Care LLC | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 14 facilities |
| Samuelson, Lance | Managing Control - Governing Body · Individual | 0% | 7 facilities |
| Schena, Tyler | Managing Control - Governing Body · Individual | 0% | 8 facilities |
| Smith, Val | Managing Control - Governing Body · Individual | 0% | 14 facilities |
| Snowball, Kelly | Managing Control - Governing Body · Individual | 0% | 14 facilities |
| Widdison, Alan | Managing Control - Governing Body · Individual | 0% | 7 facilities |
| Wright, Craig | Managing Control - Governing Body · Individual | 0% | 8 facilities |
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Fire safety
13 life-safety citations (sprinklers, exits, alarms). These don't count toward the star rating.
Smoke4D
- D
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- D
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- D
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Miscellaneous2F
- F
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems2F
- D
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- F
Ensure gas and vacuum systems are inspected and tested as part of a maintenance program.
Egress2D
- D
Meet other general requirements.
- D
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Services1F
- F
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Construction1D
- D
Meet other general requirements.
Emergency Preparedness1D
- D
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
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