Pinnacle Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, located in Price, Utah, has achieved a much above average overall rating based on Medicare's evaluation of health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. The facility is part of the Ensign Group chain and operates under the legal business name Beaver Valley Hospital.
Strong health inspection performance
The nursing home's performance in several key areas shows significant strengths. Its health inspection rating is rated as above average, with the most recent inspection conducted on January 29, 2026. During this period, the facility recorded six health citations, which is lower than both the national average of 9.3 and the Utah average of 8.3.
Positive short-stay quality measures
In terms of quality measures, the facility's rating is much above average. Specifically, for short-stay residents, the percentage of residents who were re-hospitalized after admission was 12.1%, compared to a national average of 2gsub23.9% and a Utah average of 17.1%. Additionally, 68.24% of residents were at or above their expected ability to care for themselves and move around at discharge, surpassing both the national and state averages.
Successful long-stay resident outcomes
The facility also maintains a much above average rating for quality measures regarding long-stay residents. For example, the rate of successful return to home or community from the facility was 64.27%, which is higher than the national rate of 50.57%.
Analysis of staffing levels
Staffing levels at the center are rated as average. The facility reports 3 hours and 19 minutes of total nurse staff hours per resident per day, compared to a national average of 3 hours and 52 minutes. However, Registered Nurse (RN) hours per resident per day were recorded at 1 hour and 4 minutes, which is higher than the national average of 41 minutes.
Nursing staff turnover rates
Regarding staff turnover, the total nursing staff turnover rate was 46.3%, nearly matching the national average of 46.2%. The Registered Nurse turnover rate was 33.3%, which is lower than both the national average of 43.4% and the Utah average of 41.3%.
Safety records and compliance
The facility has no recorded federal fines or Medicare payment denials within the last three years. It also reported zero fire safety and emergency preparedness citations during its most recent inspection on January 29, 2026. The nursing home includes automatic sprinkler systems in all required areas and participates in both Medicare and Medicaid.
