George E. Wahlen Ogden Veterans Home
1102 North 1200 West · Ogden, UT · 84404 · 8013344300
120 certified beds Government - State Chain: Avalon Health Care
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 71 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
Red flags
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
2 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.13 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 1.54 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.53 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 25% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $12,363 |
Inspection citations (12 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J February 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected February 28, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J February 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected February 28, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G August 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected September 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected September 4, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected September 4, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected September 4, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected September 4, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected September 4, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 4, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| February 28, 2025 | Fine | $12,363 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 465172 · certified since February 3, 2010. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.