Total health inspections
4
Utah average 3.5
Last Health inspection on Nov 2025
Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
William E. Christoffersen Salt Lake Veterans Home
Nursing Home
William E. Christoffersen Salt Lake Veterans Home
Nursing Home
Salt Lake Veterans Home, operated by Avalon Healthcare is a sanctuary where health is held in the highest regard and excellence is the standard. With a comprehensive range of services that cater to the diverse needs of each individual, including specialized memory care, respite care for caregivers, diabetes management, IV services, COPD care, orthopedic care, short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and more, veterans can rest assured knowing that their unique needs are met with the utmost professionalism and compassion.
The facility also offers recreational, cultural, and social activities that promote camaraderie and enjoyment. From group outings and entertainment to educational programs and social gatherings, there’s always something to look forward to, fostering a sense of belonging and purpose. The facility embodies a deep reverence for their service, providing top-notch care tailored to their unique needs while fostering a supportive and meaningful community of fellow veterans.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Staffing hours breakdown
Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Nurse Aide
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Physical Therapist
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
81
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
92.1%
Residents per day (avg)
75
Occupancy rate
92.1%
Residents per day (avg)
75
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Post-acute recovery
Temporary care
Transitional stays
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
6% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Private pay
93% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
10 months
Medicaid
1% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
1 - 2 years
Finances and operations
Governmental home
State
Home revenue
$15.6M
Surplus of revenue
$1.4M
Governmental home
State
Home revenue
$15,635,975.00
Surplus of revenue
$1,378,604.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$5.8M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$8.4M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$14.3M
81-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
26 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 39 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
License Status
ActiveFacility Type
Nursing Care Facility
License Date
September 11, 1999
License Expiration
September 30, 2026
Additional licensing details
County:
Salt Lake
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The information below is reported by the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, Health Facility Licensing.
William E. Christoffersen Salt Lake Veterans Home
+21%
+31%
+31%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Salt Lake City (University)
81
No
39
AVALON VA MANAGEMENT LLC
92.1%
$15,632,217.00
$5,849,318.00
37.4%
74.60
4.8629
-
22
1
+21%+31%+31%
City Creek Post Acute
-36%
+2%
+1%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Salt Lake City (East Central)
80
No
75
AVENUES HEALTHCARE, INC.
70.8%
$7,455,078.00
$3,896,506.00
52.3%
67.10
3.7943
-
18
2
-36%+2%+1%
Holladay Healthcare Center
-50%
-6%
+14%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
UT 84117
105
No
-
OLYMPUS HEALTH, INC.
80.0%
$11,858,126.00
$5,794,015.00
48.9%
81.30
3.4839
-
25
-
-50%-6%+14%
Mt. Olympus Rehabilitation Center
-43%
-7%
+9%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
UT 84109
100
No
-
CASCADES AT MOUNT OLYMPUS REHAB LLC
76.7%
$8,396,520.00
$3,717,908.00
44.3%
62.50
3.4735
5
58
5
-43%-7%+9%
Life Care Center of Bountiful
-20%
-21%
-37%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Woods Cross
100
No
62
MONUMENT HEALTH BOUNTIFUL LLC
44.4%
$7,640,479.00
$3,229,222.00
42.3%
69.10
2.9248
3
21
4
-20%-21%-37%
William E. Christoffersen Salt Lake Veterans Home
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
Salt Lake City (University)
Bed Count:
81
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
AVALON VA MANAGEMENT LLC
CCN:
465150
Occupancy:
92.1%
Home Revenue:
$15,632,217.00
Payroll Costs:
$5,849,318.00
Payroll %:
37.4%
Avg Residents/Day:
74.60
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.8629
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
22
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
+21%
+21%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+31%
+31%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+31%
+31%
City Creek Post Acute
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
Salt Lake City (East Central)
Bed Count:
80
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
AVENUES HEALTHCARE, INC.
CCN:
465072
Occupancy:
70.8%
Home Revenue:
$7,455,078.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,896,506.00
Payroll %:
52.3%
Avg Residents/Day:
67.10
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.7943
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
18
Severe Citations:
2
RN share vs State Avg:
-36%
-36%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+2%
+2%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+1%
+1%
Holladay Healthcare Center
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
UT 84117
Bed Count:
105
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
OLYMPUS HEALTH, INC.
CCN:
465109
Occupancy:
80.0%
Home Revenue:
$11,858,126.00
Payroll Costs:
$5,794,015.00
Payroll %:
48.9%
Avg Residents/Day:
81.30
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.4839
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
25
RN share vs State Avg:
-50%
-50%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-6%
-6%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+14%
+14%
Mt. Olympus Rehabilitation Center
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
UT 84109
Bed Count:
100
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
CASCADES AT MOUNT OLYMPUS REHAB LLC
CCN:
465006
Occupancy:
76.7%
Home Revenue:
$8,396,520.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,717,908.00
Payroll %:
44.3%
Avg Residents/Day:
62.50
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.4735
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
5
Citations:
58
Severe Citations:
5
RN share vs State Avg:
-43%
-43%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-7%
-7%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+9%
+9%
Life Care Center of Bountiful
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
Woods Cross
Bed Count:
100
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
MONUMENT HEALTH BOUNTIFUL LLC
CCN:
465112
Occupancy:
44.4%
Home Revenue:
$7,640,479.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,229,222.00
Payroll %:
42.3%
Avg Residents/Day:
69.10
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
2.9248
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
3
Citations:
21
Severe Citations:
4
RN share vs State Avg:
-20%
-20%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-21%
-21%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-37%
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
157
Total Staff
103
Employees
54
Contractors
34,769
Total Hours (Quarter)
47
Avg Staff/Day
8.1
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 32 | 9.1 | Yes |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 9 | 10.4 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 87 | 7.6 | Yes |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
129 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
8 staff
9.6hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
9 staff
5.9hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
2 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
6 staff
8.2hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
1 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
11.5%
of total hours from contractors
3,994 contractor hours this quarter
Registered Nurse: 11
Certified Nursing Assistant: 27
Physical Therapy Assistant: 3
Licensed Practical Nurse: 5
Speech Language Pathologist: 2
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2
Qualified Social Worker: 2
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 60 | 27 | 87 | 16,581 | 91 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Registered Nurse | 21 | 11 | 32 | 6,678 | 91 | 100% | 9.1 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 7 | 0 | 7 | 3,389 | 91 | 100% | 9.9 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 5 | 0 | 5 | 2,239 | 72 | 79% | 8.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 4 | 5 | 9 | 1,524 | 75 | 82% | 10.4 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 797 | 68 | 75% | 7.5 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 496 | 63 | 69% | 7.9 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 493 | 63 | 69% | 7.8 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 491 | 61 | 67% | 7.9 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 480 | 73 | 80% | 6.1 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 448 | 60 | 66% | 7.5 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 425 | 63 | 69% | 6.5 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 412 | 60 | 66% | 6.9 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 282 | 37 | 41% | 7.6 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 35 | 25 | 27% | 1.3 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
22
Citations per inspection
5.5
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
21 of 22 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 22 resulted from complaint investigations.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Utah averageUtah average: 0.7
Serious Health citations
1
1
60% better than Utah averageUtah average: 2.5
0 critical citations
1 serious citation
21 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Nutrition serious citation
Nov 12, 2025
Infection Control moderate citation
Feb 28, 2024
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Feb 28, 2024
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Feb 28, 2024
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Part of: Avalon Healthcare
Resident Census by Payment Source
74
Total Residents
Medicare
2
(2.7%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
2
(2.7%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
70
(94.6%)
ⓘ
Specialized Care Beds
21
Total Specialty Beds
25.9%
of Bed Capacity
21
Alzheimer's / Dementia Beds ⓘ
25.9%
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Nurse Aide Training
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
10.8
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
10.8
16% worse than Utah averageUtah average: 9.3
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
24.6
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
24.6
23% worse than Utah averageUtah average: 20.1
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
20.7%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
20.7%
32% worse than Utah averageUtah average: 15.7%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
25.3%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
25.3%
19% worse than Utah averageUtah average: 21.3%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
27.9%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
27.9%
21% worse than Utah averageUtah average: 23.1%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.0%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.0%
15% worse than Utah averageUtah average: 2.6%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.8%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.8%
34% better than Utah averageUtah average: 4.2%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
3.4%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
3.4%
65% worse than Utah averageUtah average: 2.1%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
2.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
2.3%
44% better than Utah averageUtah average: 4.1%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
4.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
4.6%
72% better than Utah averageUtah average: 16.5%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
12.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
12.2%
9% better than Utah averageUtah average: 13.5%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
In line with Utah averageUtah average: 97.1%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
In line with Utah averageUtah average: 98.0%
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.13
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.13
89% better than Utah averageUtah average: 1.19
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.00
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.00
100% better than Utah averageUtah average: 1.50
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
8% better than Utah averageUtah average: 92.9%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
3.9%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
3.9%
259% worse than Utah averageUtah average: 1.1%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
10% better than Utah averageUtah average: 91.0%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for William E. Christoffersen Salt Lake Veterans Home based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
92.1%
↓ 0.1pp vs 2023
Net Income
$1,378,604
↑ ~$900K vs 2023
Total Payroll
$8,116,222
↑ ~$533K vs 2023
Profit Margin
8.8%
↑ 5.5pp vs 2023
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