William E Christofferson Salt Lake Veterans Home
700 South Foothill Drive · Salt Lake City, UT · 84113 · 8015841900
81 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Avalon Health Care
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.24 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 1.48 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.89 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 33% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $12,735 |
Inspection citations (12 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected April 21, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026
Keep complete, dated laboratory records in the resident's record.
Corrected April 21, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F March 19, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 21, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Actual harm · G November 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected October 16, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 28, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected March 14, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 28, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected March 14, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 28, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 28, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 14, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 28, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 14, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 9, 2022
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected June 17, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E June 9, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 29, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 9, 2022
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected June 24, 2022 · Administration
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| November 12, 2025 | Fine | $12,735 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 465150 · certified since September 21, 2000. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.