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George E. Wahlen Ogden Veterans Home
1102 North 1200 West, Ogden, UT 84404
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
George E. Wahlen Ogden Veterans Home is a Government, state nursing home in Ogden, Utah, certified for 120 beds and caring for about 113 residents a day.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Utah median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 5 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 12 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (9, 3, 0 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 10.0 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 26.0.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $12K.
Reported nurse staffing is 5.1 hours per resident per day (1.5 RN), above the Utah median of 3.7; nursing staff turnover is 26.7%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Weber Co. median | Utah median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 12 | 21 | 22 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 10.0 | 23.1 | 26.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 5.1 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.5 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 26.7% | 50.9% | 50.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $12,363 | $0 | $6,351 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (11 in the county, 97 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Utah average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 7 Aug 2024, 1 Dec 2022.
Severity mix: J ×2 G ×1 D ×9
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 28 Feb 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | J | Complaint investigation | 28 Feb 2025 |
| 28 Feb 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Mar 2025 |
| 7 Aug 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Complaint investigation | 4 Sep 2024 |
| 7 Aug 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Sep 2024 |
| 7 Aug 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Sep 2024 |
| 7 Aug 2024 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Sep 2024 |
| 7 Aug 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Sep 2024 |
| 7 Aug 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Sep 2024 |
| 7 Aug 2024 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Sep 2024 |
| 7 Aug 2024 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Sep 2024 |
| 7 Aug 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Sep 2024 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2025 | Fine | $12,363 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Utah average. Turnover: nursing staff 26.7%, RNs 14.3%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Utah median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 14.7% | 10.6% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.4% | 2.1% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 13.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 16.3% | 13.0% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.8% | 3.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 3.5% | 10.3% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: government, state. Legal business name: Avalon Care Center - Va Ogden Llc. Chain: Avalon Health Care (16 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon Va Management LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 05/31/2019 |
| Avalon Veterans Services, L.L.C. | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 12/18/2018 |
| Avalon Health Care Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/09/2009 |
| Avalon Health Care Management Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/03/2010 |
| State of Utah | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/09/2009 |
| Avalon Health Care Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/09/2009 |
| Avalon Health Care Management Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/17/2025 |
| State of Utah | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/09/2009 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Weber County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Ogden Health and Rehabilitation Center | Washington Terrace | 108 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 13.0 | — | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Pine View Transitional Rehab | South Ogden | 30 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 13.3 | — | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Stonehenge of Ogden | Washington Terrace | 52 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 23.1 | — | 27 Jun 2024 |
| Harrison Pointe Healthcare and Rehabilitation | Ogden | 63 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 25.4 | — | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Heritage Park Healthcare and Rehabilitationabuse icon | Roy | 176 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 27 | 15.3 | $37K | 2 Jul 2024 |
| Lomond Peak Nursing and Rehabilitation, LLC | Ogden | 86 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 24.4 | — | 9 Oct 2025 |
| The Terrace Transitional | Ogden | 120 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 26 | 21.7 | — | 8 Oct 2024 |
| Crestwood Rehabilitation and Nursing | Ogden | 88 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 55 | 62.5 | $11K | 27 Apr 2026 |
All 11 facilities in Weber County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has George E. Wahlen Ogden Veterans Home been cited for?
12 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 3 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Utah median is 22 per facility.
Has George E. Wahlen Ogden Veterans Home been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $12K in the period covered.
How does staffing at George E. Wahlen Ogden Veterans Home compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 5.1 hours per resident per day against a Utah median of 3.7 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates George E. Wahlen Ogden Veterans Home?
It is part of the Avalon Health Care chain. Ownership type is government, state. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Avalon Va Management LLC, Avalon Veterans Services, L.L.C. and Avalon Health Care Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was George E. Wahlen Ogden Veterans Home last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 28 Feb 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 7 Aug 2024.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.