Coral Desert Rehabilitation And Care

Coral Desert Rehabilitation And Care sits at 1490 E Foremaster Drive, Building B in St. George, Utah, and has 60 private rooms, each with its own bathroom and shower, which gives folks more privacy and comfort whether they're staying for a little while for rehab or they need a longer stay because they're frail and need regular nursing care, and you see, what stands out here is the way the staff can offer skilled nursing, in-house therapy, and even respiratory services, which is rare because it's got the only respiratory unit in Southern Utah, so people with advanced breathing needs come here. This place is set up to handle recovery and extended care with in-house therapy that uses all sorts of modern and hands-on ways to help people get better, with an aqua pool for therapy, rehabilitation programs for people leaving the hospital, and a program to help folks stay active, with activities and outings that vary, so people don't get bored. This is a for-profit place run directly by Milestone Healthcare LLC, managed by Tyler Hoopes since April 2015, and with some ties to The Ensign Group through company structure, and it generally keeps about 41 residents a day, even though it has 60 beds. Medicare.gov gave it a 5-star overall care rating, and it's ranked among the top 100% of hospitals providing extended care, but it has had meaningful inspection reports, like standard reports from December 2022 showing 11 deficiencies including infection control issues and pharmacy problems where residents might get unnecessary drugs, and a more recent report from November 2024 showing two more deficiencies, one related to infection control. Coral Desert has a nurse turnover rate higher than the state average at 65.5%, but on the other hand, they give more nurse hours per resident per day than most, averaging 4.89 hours compared to the Utah average of 4.1. Residents can expect nutritious menus, clean rooms, and a focus on comfort and safety with regular skilled nursing, and the staff try to make things quieter and more restful, especially at night. People can set up appointments by phone, which makes getting in a little easier, and patient experience covers things like how well the nurses and doctors talk to folks, how the staff responds to calls, and how clearly they explain medicines and recovery steps. While Coral Desert does earn high ratings, the inspection and deficiency history, including infection control citations, is worth considering, but the state-of-the-art therapies, private room setups, and unique pulmonary care do help it stand out for people who need intensive recovery or complex nursing care.