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

Inspection record 30% of score 62
Serious harm & abuse 20% 94
Staffing 20% 90
Federal penalties 15% 75
Trend 10% 30
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day4.243.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day1.480.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.89≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year33%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)1 · $12,735

Inspection citations (12 in the current record)

  • 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

  • Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026

    Keep complete, dated laboratory records in the resident's record.

    Corrected April 21, 2026 · Administration

  • 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

  • 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

  • Potential for harm · D February 28, 2024

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Corrected March 14, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Potential for harm · D February 28, 2024

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected March 14, 2024 · Infection Control

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

DateTypeAmount / length
November 12, 2025Fine$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.