Southern Utah Veterans Home - Ivins
160 North 200 East · Ivins, UT · 84738 · 4356345220
108 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Avalon Health Care
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 6.06 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.53 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 5.51 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 36% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (12 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D May 20, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected July 1, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected July 1, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected July 1, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected July 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected July 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected July 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected July 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected July 1, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected July 1, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 28, 2023
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected July 31, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 465180 · certified since August 14, 2013. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.