Stonehenge of Cedar City
333 West 1425 North, Cedar City, UT 84721 · Iron County · (435) 267-1700
50 certified beds, about 43 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 2003
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 465153 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on March 26, 2026, inspectors cited 8 health deficiencies (the Utah average is 8.8, the national average 9.2).
Of 19 health citations since December 2021, 3 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists 1 fine totaling $14,380 in the last three years; the largest was $14,380, and the latest is dated May 19, 2026.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.76 hours per resident per day, against 4.09 across Utah and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.04 of those hours.
59.0% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Utah average 50.7%).
CMS links it to Stonehenge of Utah, an affiliated group of 5 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 19 health citations on file.
May 19, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- G Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, observation and record review, the facility did not ensure that 1 of 2 sample residents were free of accident hazards as is possible; received adequate supervision and assistance devices to prevent accidents. Specifically, one resident was burned after heat source was placed on his abdomen. This will be cited at a harm level but at past non-compliance. Resident identifier: 1. It was determined the provider's non-compliance with the requirements of participation had caused harm. The harm was related to the State Operations Manual, Appendix PP, [S483.25(d) Accidents. The facility must ensure that - S483.25(d)(1) The resident environment remains as free of accident hazards as is possible; [...]
March 26, 2026Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 8 citations
- G Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, for 3 of 30 sampled residents, the facility did not treat each resident with respect and dignity and care for each resident in a manner and in an environment that promoted maintenance or enhancement of his or her quality of life, recognizing each resident's individuality. Specifically, residents reported they had incontinent episodes waiting for staff to answer their call lights. Resident 55 was cited at a harm level because she stopped drinking because staff were too busy to help her to the bathroom. Resident identifiers: 34, 54 and 55. Findings Included: 1. Resident 55 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which included periprosthetic fracture hip fracture, hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction, artificial hip joint, major depressive disorder and anxiety. [...]
- G Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, for the 10 of 30 sampled residents, facility did not have sufficient nursing staff with appropriate competencies and skills sets to provide nursing and related services to assure resident safety and attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psycho-social well-being of each resident. Specifically, for 10 out of 30 sampled residents, multiple residents voiced concerns with call light wait times and not receiving assistance with the bathroom which led to incontinent episodes. In addition, concerns with regards to staffing issues and long call light times were raised as grievances and during resident council meetings on repeated occasions. This will be cited at harm level. Resident identifiers: 3, 6, 8, 10, 16, 21, 34, 54, 55 and 56.
- E Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to make prompt efforts to resolve grievances that residents might have. Specifically, grievances regarding staffing issues were not resolved.
- E Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, for 4 of 30 sampled residents, the facility failed to ensure that a complete copy of the discharge/transfer documentation was maintained in the clinical record and a resident did not have a discharge summary. Specifically, the facility failed to document the discharge location, document what paperwork was sent with a resident to the hospital, a reconciliation of all pre-discharge medications with the resident's post-discharge medications (both prescribed and over-the-counter) and complete a discharge summary. Resident identifiers: 1, 2, 50 and 52.
- E Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, for 5 of 30 sampled residents, the facility did not provide each resident with food and drink that was palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Specifically, there were individual resident complaints resident council minutes and grievances regarding the food palatability. In addition, the test tray was not palatable, attractive or served at an appetizing temperature. Resident identifiers: 8, 21, 24, 46 and 54.
- D Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined, for 1 out of 30 sampled residents, that the facility failed to ensure each resident was given the appropriate treatment and services to maintain or improve his or her ability to carry out the activities of daily living (ADLs), consistent with the resident's comprehensive assessment and plan of care. This failure included the facility not ensuring that each resident was given the appropriate treatment and services to maintain or improve his or her ability to carry out the activities of daily living for dining-eating, including meals and snacks. Specifically, one resident was not provided with bite-sized cut food or opened food containers when they were assessed as requiring this assistance. Resident identifier: 10.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure that the resident environment remained as free of accident hazards as was possible and each resident received adequate supervision and assistive devices to prevent accidents. Specifically, for 1 out of 30 sampled residents, a high fall-risk resident did not have interventions put in place after falls, and interventions were repeated. Resident identifier: 7.
- D Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, for 2 out of 30 sampled residents, the facility failed to ensure each resident received food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. Specifically, two residents received snacks that were not pureed or minced and moist. Resident identifiers: 25 and 37.
February 5, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview, review of medical records, and review of the policy and procedures, facility staff did not report to the State Agency bruising of unknown origin for 1 resident in the sample of 5. (Resident identifier: 1.)
November 30, 2023Standard inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review, and facility policy review, the facility failed to provide fingernail care for 1 (Resident #15) of 2 residents sampled for activities of daily living (ADLs).
December 1, 2021Standard inspection · 8 citations
- F Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Inspectors wroteBased upon interview and record review it was determined that the facility did not ensure that the Infection Preventionist (IP) had completed specialized training in infection prevention and control. Specifically, the designated IP had not completed the designated training.
- D Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record the review it was determined, for 2 of 15 sample residents, the facility did not ensure that patient privacy was protected. Specifically, another resident's name was used in another residents medical record. Resident identifier: 4 and 35.
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review it was determined, for 1 of 15 sample residents, that the facility did not ensure that all allegations involving abuse were reported no later than 2 hour after the allegation was made but no later than 24 hours if the event that cause the allegation did not involve abuse or did not result in bodily injury. The finial investigation was provide to the State Survey Agency within 5 working days of the incident. Specifically, an incident involving a report of verbal abuse was not reported to the State Survey Agency (SSA) or investigated for 10 days after the incident. Resident identifier: 37.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review it was determined, for 1 of 15 sample residents, assessment was not accurately reflect the resident's status. Specifically, a resident receiving hospice services was not reflected on the resident's assessment. Resident identifier: 9.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review it was determined, for 1 of 15 sample residents, that the facility did not develop and implement a comprehensive person-centered care plan. Specifically, a resident did not have a hospice care plan. Resident identifier: 9.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record the review, for 1 of 15 sample residents, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that the qualified staff members were providing care for residents. Specifically, a nursing student provided assistance for a resident unsupervised by staff which resulted in an avoidable fall. Resident identifier: 18.
- D Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review it was determined, for 1 of 15 sample residents, that the facility did not ensure each resident's drug regimen was free from unnecessary drugs. An unnecessary drug was any drug used without adequate monitoring. Specifically, a resident with two blood pressure medications were administered when the pulse was outside of the physician ordered parameters. Resident identifier: 23.
- D Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, it was determined that the facility did not conduct COVID-19 testing of staff as frequently as required based on the parameters set forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In addition, the facility did not document that staff testing was completed and the results of each staff test. Specifically, a staff member that was unvaccinated was not tested twice weekly when working at the facility.
Fire safety inspections
2 fire safety citations on file: 1 on November 30, 2023, 1 on December 1, 2021.
Every fire safety citation2 citations
- E Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
- D Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | Fine | $14,380 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Utah | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.76 | 4.09 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.04 | 1.25 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.25 | 3.58 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.15 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.57 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 59.0% | 50.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 42.9% | 40.6% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.68 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.97 on weekdays and 3.25 on weekends, 18% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.31 in April to June 2025 to 3.76 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.76 | 1.04 | 3.97 | 3.25 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 43 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.24 | 1.26 | 4.48 | 3.63 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 38 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.33 | 1.00 | 4.53 | 3.83 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 38 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.31 | 1.00 | 4.50 | 3.82 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 39 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Utah, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.91 | 1.11 | 4.10 | 3.44 | 2.8% | 0.2% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Utah | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 21.6 | 11.3 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.8 | 1.8 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.2 | 2.5 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 37.1 | 15.1 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.1 | 3.9 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 14.2 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 19.1 | 16.6 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 11.7 | 11.6 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.0 | 1.4 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: KANE COUNTY HUMAN RESOURCE SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT. CMS links this home to Stonehenge of Utah, a group of 5 nursing homes averaging 4 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howells, Stephen | Corporate officer | Individual | 12/20/1992 | |
| Loveless, Kurt | Corporate officer | Individual | 10/25/2021 | |
| Avebury Healthcare LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 11/01/2025 | |
| Kane County Human Resource Special Service District | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 10/25/2021 | |
| Stonehenge of Cedar Cityut Inc | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 10/25/2021 | |
| Gillespie, Deborah | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/25/2021 | |
| Howells, Stephen | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/25/2021 | |
| Loveless, Kurt | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/25/2021 | |
| Newman, Steven | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 08/19/2019 | |
| Stemmons, Kent | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/25/2021 | |
| Avebury Healthcare LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 03/05/2026 | |
| Ensign Services Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 11/01/2025 | |
| Kane County Human Resource Special Service District | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 04/30/2026 | |
| Gillespie, Deborah | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/25/2021 | |
| Howells, Stephen | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/25/2021 | |
| Loveless, Kurt | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/25/2021 | |
| Newman, Steven | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 08/19/2019 | |
| Stemmons, Kent | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/25/2021 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on May 19, 2026: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on March 26, 2026: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on March 26, 2026: "Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on February 5, 2025: "Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.25 hours per resident per day, below the Utah average of 3.58.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Cedar Health and Rehabilitation Cedar City, 0.1 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 20 citations
Utah contacts for a concern about a nursing home
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- Inspections and complaints: Utah Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Licensing and Background Checks, Health Facilities Licensing, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Utah Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, Division of Aging and Adult Services, 801-538-3910. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Utah DLBC Find a Facility (licensing records and compliance history), where Utah publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Stonehenge of Cedar City's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Stonehenge of Cedar City 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Stonehenge of Cedar City get at its last inspection?
- 8 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on March 26, 2026. The Utah average is 8.8.
- Has Stonehenge of Cedar City been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $14,380 in the last three years.
- Does Stonehenge of Cedar City accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Stonehenge of Cedar City?
- CMS lists 18 owners and managers, and links the home to Stonehenge of Utah. Legal business name: KANE COUNTY HUMAN RESOURCE SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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