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St Joseph Villa

Nursing Home Facility

451 East Bishop Federal Lane, Salt Lake City, UT 84115

Nursing Home Care Continuing Care (CCRC) Senior Living
St Joseph Villa

Our Mission Working together to create a sense of community, our dedicated and compassionate staff will strive to exceed your expectations and make a difference in the lives of those we serve by providing exceptional care and service, and remembering you are the reason we are here.

Operated by The Ensign Group, which runs 419 communities in our directory.

Employer rating 3.3 out of 5 39 reviews from their own employees on Indeed. See what they say.

With 221 beds, St Joseph Villa is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Salt Lake City average about 89 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.

Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 78% of its licensed beds.

Medicare rates this community 3 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in July 2024 and recorded 5 deficiencies.

Residents receive about 3.6 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 1.0 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 31%.

The community is located in Salt Lake County, UT.

Medicare five-star ratings

  • Overall ★★★★★ 3/5
  • Health inspections ★★★★★ 3/5
  • Staffing ★★★★★ 4/5
  • Quality measures ★★★★★ 4/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Inspection record

In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 14 problems at St Joseph Villa. 3 findings involved harm to a resident. 6 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.

Findings from the most recent inspection cycle

  • Caused harm to a resident, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Inspected July 2024, after a complaint. Corrected by October 23, 2023.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Nutrition and Dietary

    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.

    Inspected July 2024, after a complaint. Corrected by September 6, 2024.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Resident Assessment and Care Planning

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Inspected July 2024, after a complaint. Corrected by September 6, 2024.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Inspected July 2024, after a complaint. Corrected by September 6, 2024.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

    Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

    Inspected July 2024, after a complaint. Corrected by September 6, 2024.

A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Deficiencies and Penalties files, updated monthly. See the full record on Medicare Care Compare.

St Joseph Villa offers nursing home care, continuing care (CCRC), and senior living.

Facility details

  • Organization type Non profit - Church related
  • Beds / units 221
  • Religious affiliation Catholic
  • Occupancy 78%
  • Nursing hours per resident/day 3.6
  • Annual staff turnover 31%
  • Last health inspection July 2024

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