William E. Christoffersen Salt Lake Veterans Home
Nursing Home · Salt Lake City, UT
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William E. Christoffersen Salt Lake Veterans Home

Nursing Home · Salt Lake City, UT
CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
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William E. Christoffersen Salt Lake Veterans Home accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of William E. Christoffersen Salt Lake Veterans 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. 

(801) 584-1900

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▲ 47.5% Above UT avg. ▲ 47.5% Above UT avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▲ 48.1% Above UT avg. ▲ 48.1% Above UT avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▲ 54.8% Above UT avg. ▲ 54.8% Above UT avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▲ 13.9% Above UT avg. ▲ 13.9% Above UT avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Utah state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 9th out of 66 homes in Utah. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
4h 52m per day
Rank #9 / 66Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 9th out of 66 homes in Utah. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Utah average, with a ranking across 66 Utah SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
This facility Utah avg (3h 46m per day)
vs Utah avg
+29%

2 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Weekend RN is +58% above state avg
Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. 1h 31m per day ▲ 28% State avg: 1h 11m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. 17m per day ▼ 43% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. 2h 28m per day ▲ 4% State avg: 2h 22m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 3h 52m per day ▲ 10% State avg: 3h 31m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation. 1m per day ▼ 86% State avg: 7m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent. 1h 19m per day ▲ 58% State avg: 50m per day · National avg: 29m per day

Capacity and availability

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand.

Higher occupancy than the Utah average: 70.1%
Occupancy rate 92.1% Rank #9 / 81Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 9th out of 81 homes in Utah. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Utah average, with its Statewide rank out of 81. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay 173 days
Occupancy rate
92.1% Rank #9 / 81Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 9th out of 81 homes in Utah. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Utah average, with its Statewide rank out of 81. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
173 days
Bed community size
81-bed community Rank #89 / 196Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 89th out of 196 homes in Utah. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Utah SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
26 years in operation Rank #65 / 197Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 65th out of 197 homes in Utah. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Utah SNFs. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 39 / 100 Rank #178 / 281Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 178th out of 281 homes in Utah. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Utah SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Care Facility
StatusActive
IssuanceSeptember 11, 1999
ExpirationSeptember 30, 2026
CountySalt Lake

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Inspection History

In Utah, the Department of Health and Human Services, Health Facility Licensing conducts regular onsite inspections to ensure compliance with state and federal healthcare standards.

Since 2019 · 7 years of data 22 deficiencies

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Utah state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2019 vs. Utah state average
Overall vs. UT average 2 Worse Metrics worse than Utah average:
• Total deficiencies (57% above)
• Deficiencies per year (55% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection November 12, 2025 Other

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityUT Averagevs. UT Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 2214 This facility has 57% more total deficiencies than a typical Utah nursing home (22 vs. UT avg 14).↑ 57% worse
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2019. 3.12 This facility has 55% more deficiencies per year than a typical Utah nursing home (3.1 vs. UT avg 2).↑ 55% worse

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The most recent inspection on November 12, 2025, identified a deficiency related to food preparation that contributed to a resident choking and passing away, though corrective actions were implemented before the survey. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies involving food service practices, infection control, resident supervision, and environmental maintenance. Prior reports cited issues such as inadequate supervision leading to falls, failure to accommodate resident needs, medication administration errors, and lapses in housekeeping and quality assurance processes. Complaint investigations were not listed in the available reports. The facility’s record shows ongoing challenges with food safety and resident care, with some corrective measures taken after the most recent incident.

Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.

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Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2019
Total health inspections 4

Utah average 3.5


Last Health inspection on Nov 2025

Total health citations
22 Rank #32 / 65Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 32nd out of 65 homes in Utah. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Utah State average, with a ranking across all 65 UT SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Utah average 27.7

Citations per inspection
5.5 Rank #25 / 65Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 25th out of 65 homes in Utah. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Utah mean across 65 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Utah average 7.62


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 7 years)
Critical health citations
0
100% better than Utah average

Utah average: 0.7


Serious health citations
1
60% better than Utah average

Utah average: 2.5

0 critical citations Utah average: 0.7

1 serious citation Utah average: 2.5

21 moderate citations Utah average: 24.5

0 minor citations Utah average: 0.1
Citations history (last 7 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

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 135
Employees 113
Contractors 22
Staff to resident ratio 1.82:1
15% worse than Utah average
Utah average ratio: 2.14:1 Utah average ratio: 2.14:1See full Utah ranking
Avg staff/day 47
Average shift 8.1 hours
0% compared with Utah average
Utah average: 7.9 hours Utah average shift: 7.9 hoursSee full Utah ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 34,935

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff 30
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff 6
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 10.6 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff 64
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.7 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

7.1%

2,491 contractor hours this quarter

Registered Nurse: 9 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2 Licensed Practical Nurse: 2 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Certified Nursing Assistant: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant6316416,61592100%7.7
Registered Nurse219306,44392100%9
Clinical Nurse Specialist7073,23192100%10.1
Other Dietary Services Staff6062,2678491%8
Licensed Practical Nurse4261,5758087%10.6
Qualified Social Worker0228986975%7.4
Administrator1014645863%8
Nurse Practitioner1014565762%8
Dental Services Staff1014375762%7.7
Respiratory Therapy Technician0114256368%6.7
RN Director of Nursing1014075459%7.5
Physical Therapy Assistant0333986166%6.4
Speech Language Pathologist0223856267%6.1
Nurse Aide in Training5053842426%8
Dietitian1013725054%7.4
Mental Health Service Worker2021471921%7.7
Occupational Therapy Assistant022322830%1.1
64 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
30 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
7 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 100%
6 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 91%
6 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 87%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 75%
1 Administrator
% of Days 63%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 62%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 62%
1 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 68%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 59%
3 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 66%
2 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 67%
5 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days 26%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 54%
2 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 21%
2 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 30%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

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 Info 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 average

Utah average: 9.3

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 24.6
23% worse than Utah average

Utah average: 20.1

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly above average Utah avg: 4.0 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 20.7%
32% worse than Utah average

Utah average: 15.7%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 25.3%
19% worse than Utah average

Utah average: 21.3%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 27.9%
21% worse than Utah average

Utah average: 23.1%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.0%
15% worse than Utah average

Utah average: 2.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 2.8%
34% better than Utah average

Utah average: 4.2%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 3.4%
65% worse than Utah average

Utah average: 2.1%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.3%
44% better than Utah average

Utah average: 4.1%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 4.6%
72% better than Utah average

Utah average: 16.5%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 12.2%
9% better than Utah average

Utah average: 13.5%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
In line with Utah average

Utah average: 97.1%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
In line with Utah average

Utah average: 98.0%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 0.13
89% better than Utah average

Utah average: 1.19

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 0.00
100% better than Utah average

Utah average: 1.50

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
8% better than Utah average

Utah average: 92.9%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 3.9%
259% worse than Utah average

Utah average: 1.1%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
10% better than Utah average

Utah average: 91.0%

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

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 74
Medicare
2
2.7% of residents
Medicaid
2
2.7% of residents
Private pay or other
70
94.6% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Finances and operations

Governmental community
Operated by city authorities.
Home revenue
$15.6M
Surplus of revenue
$1.4M
Governmental community Operated by city authorities.
Home revenue
$15.6M Rank #12 / 63Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 12th out of 63 homes in Utah. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Utah SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Surplus of revenue
$1.4M
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations. Rank #8 / 63Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 8th out of 63 homes in Utah. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Utah average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$8.1M
51.9% of revenue Rank #21 / 63Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 21st out of 63 homes in Utah. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Utah average. Well-run Utah SNFs typically land around 52–58% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$6.1M
Total costs $14.3M

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

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Address 2.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Salt Lake City's city center to William E. Christoffersen Salt Lake Veterans Home's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.28 miles to nearest hospital (George E. Wahlen Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center)

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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Utah

William E. Christoffersen Salt Lake Veterans Home is located in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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Aging Waiver

UT Medicaid Aging Waiver

Age 65+
General Utah resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
UT

Rural challenges; waitlists possible.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($65/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Utah Alternatives Program

UT Alternatives

Age 60+
General Utah resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
UT

Limited funding; rural focus.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Older Americans Act (OAA) Services

Utah OAA Services

Age 60+
General UT resident; no income/asset limits.
Income Limits (2025) None; donations encouraged.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
UT

12 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels; rural emphasis.

Benefits
Meals (~$5-$7/meal) Transportation Homemaker services (~4 hours/week) Respite (5 days/year) Legal aid

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Utah Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General UT resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
UT

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Home Energy Assistance Target (HEAT) Program

Utah HEAT Program

Age 60+ prioritized
General UT resident, low-income household.
Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
UT

Covers gas, electric, propane; emergency aid available.

Benefits
Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season) Crisis aid ($500 max)

Utah Caregiver Support Program

Utah Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; UT resident; 2+ ADLs.
Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; prioritizes low-income ~$24,980/year
Asset Limits Not assessed.
UT

Includes grandparent caregivers; serves ~1,500 annually.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Utah VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General UT resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth
UT

Supports rural veterans; high demand near VA centers.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Property Tax Abatement and Deferral Programs

Utah Circuit Breaker and Deferral Programs

Age 66+ (abatement) or 75+ (deferral)
General UT resident 10+ months/year, homeowner.
Income Limits (2025) ~$40,000/year (household, abatement); no limit for deferral.
Asset Limits Not assessed; home value < ~$500,000 typical.
UT

Abatement up to $1,200; deferral accrues interest (2.5%-5%).

Benefits
Tax relief (~$500-$1,200/year) or deferral (postpones payment)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Utah SFMNP

Age 60+
General UT resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
UT

Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~5,000 via 12 AAAs.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$50/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

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Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

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Frequently Asked Questions about William E. Christoffersen Salt Lake Veterans Home

What neighborhood is William E. Christoffersen Salt Lake Veterans Home in?

William E. Christoffersen Salt Lake Veterans Home is in the University neighborhood of Salt Lake City.

Is William E. Christoffersen Salt Lake Veterans Home in a walkable area?

William E. Christoffersen Salt Lake Veterans Home has a walk score of 39. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

When does William E. Christoffersen Salt Lake Veterans Home's license expire?

According to UT state health department records, William E. Christoffersen Salt Lake Veterans Home's license expires on September 30, 2026.

How many beds does William E. Christoffersen Salt Lake Veterans Home have?

William E. Christoffersen Salt Lake Veterans Home has 81 beds.

What is the phone number of William E. Christoffersen Salt Lake Veterans Home?

(801) 584-1900 will put you in contact with the team at William E. Christoffersen Salt Lake Veterans Home.

What county is William E. Christoffersen Salt Lake Veterans Home located in?

William E. Christoffersen Salt Lake Veterans Home is in Salt Lake County.

Is William E. Christoffersen Salt Lake Veterans Home Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Yes — William E. Christoffersen Salt Lake Veterans Home is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.

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