Nursing homeActive
William E Christofferson Salt Lake Veterans Home
700 South Foothill Drive, Salt Lake City, UT 84113801584190081 certified beds · 73 residentsFor profit - Limited Liability companyMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
4
since 2022
Deficiencies
12
● 0● 11● 1
Penalties · 3 yrs
$8,278
1 fine
Last survey
2026-03-19
Standard
CMS overall
5 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 5/5
Health 4
Staffing 5
Quality 5
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Utah Department of Health and Human Services · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-19 | Standard | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-11-12 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-02-28 | Standard | 050 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2022-06-09 | Standard | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Utah Department of Health and Human Services publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F773Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.Scope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-21Record 465150-20260319-F773
F775Keep complete, dated laboratory records in the resident's record.Scope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-21Record 465150-20260319-F775
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-21Record 465150-20260319-F812
F805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.Scope/severity GHarm
Food & nutrition
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2025-10-16Record 465150-20251112-F805
F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-14Record 465150-20240228-F558
F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-14Record 465150-20240228-F623
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-14Record 465150-20240228-F689
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-14Record 465150-20240228-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-14Record 465150-20240228-F880
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-06-17Record 465150-20220609-F584
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-06-29Record 465150-20220609-F812
F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.Scope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-06-24Record 465150-20220609-F867
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-12 | Civil money penalty | $8,278 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day1.53
Facility
Utah
National
Utah 1.25 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day4.38
Facility
Utah
National
Utah 4.07 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.96
Facility
Utah
National
Utah 3.56 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover39%
Facility
Utah
National
Utah 51% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover29%
Facility
Utah
National
Utah 41% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Utah | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 1.6% | 3.9% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 3.9% | 2.5% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 4.4% | 14.2% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 2.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 12.7% | 11.3% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 4.2% | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 11.0% | 25.3% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon Va Management LLC Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | — | — |
| Avalon Veterans Services, L.L.C. Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | — | — |
| Avalon Health Care Inc Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Avalon Health Care Management Inc Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Borisevich, Maria Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Braegger, Angela Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hash, Alan Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hueftle, Kristin Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kirton, Hyrum Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Smith, Nicole Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| State Of Utah Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Watson, Lacey Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Avalon Health Care Inc Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Avalon Health Care Management Inc Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Borisevich, Maria Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Borisevich, Maria Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Braegger, Angela Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Dangerfield, David Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Dangerfield, David Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hash, Alan Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hash, Alan Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hueftle, Kristin Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kirton, Byron Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kirton, Byron Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kirton, Hyrum Individual | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kirton, Hyrum Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kirton, Hyrum Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kirton, Hyrum Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kirton, Hyrum Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kirton, Spencer Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kirton, Spencer Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Smith, Nicole Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Smith, Nicole Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| State Of Utah Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Watson, Lacey Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Woltil, Robert Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Woltil, Robert Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Avalon Health Care — 16 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Utah.
No county cost figures on file for Salt Lake.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Creek Post Acute Salt Lake City | 1.6 mi | 2026-03-30 | 071 |
| Maple Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Salt Lake City | 2.1 mi | 2026-06-04 | 0253 |
| Millcreek Rehabilitation and Nursing Salt Lake City | 3.2 mi | 2026-04-07 | 0123 |
| Mt. Olympus Rehabilitation Center Salt Lake City | 3.8 mi | 2026-06-29 | 0152 |
| St Joseph Villa Salt Lake City | 3.2 mi | 2024-07-16 | 051 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |