St Joseph Villa
Nursing Home Facility
451 East Bishop Federal Lane, Salt Lake City, UT 84115

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.
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.
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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