Sandy Health and Rehab holds third spot in Salt Lake County among largest nursing homes in Q1 2026

Sandy Health and Rehab was the third largest nursing home in Salt Lake County during the first quarter of 2026, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

The facility had a total of 141 beds available in the same period—55 more than the Salt Lake County average. The center cared for an average of 91 residents during the quarter.

The CMS gave Sandy Health and Rehab an overall 1 out of 5 rating, which was lower than Utah’s average nursing home rating of 3.4.

For comparison, St. Joseph Villa was the largest in Salt Lake County that quarter, with 221 beds, while Monument Healthcare Murray Creek was second with 184 beds available.

As of the first quarter of 2026, Sandy Health and Rehab faced three fines totaling $89,798 and incurred four penalties.

Across Salt Lake County, there were 25 for-profit nursing homes counted.

According to U.S. Census Bureau estimates, the senior population in the United States continues to rise while the number of younger people declines. Between 2020 and 2024, Americans 65 and older increased by 13%, whereas individuals under 18 fell by 1.7%. The older adult population has grown substantially in the past century—from 4.9 million in 1920 to over 61 million by 2024.

A study published in 2021 found that nearly half of people in this age group—about 28 million—may need long-term services or supports, and over a third might require nursing home care in the future.

“Living a long life is something that many of us want and could get,” said Jesse Slome, executive director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. “But when we live a long life, the chances of us needing long-term care increase exponentially. But when you need that type of care, there are limited options.”

Information in this article was obtained from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The source data can be found here.