CMS data snapshot: July 2026
Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Utah. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.
Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.
A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.
Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.
Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).
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Mervyn Sharp Bennion Central Utah Veterans Home is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Payson, Utah with 108 certified beds. It has been operating since 2013. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
No penalties on record.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVALON VA MANAGEMENT LLC | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | Feb 17, 2015 |
| AVALON VETERANS SERVICES, L.L.C. | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | N/A | Dec 18, 2018 |
| CHARLES KIRTON 2011 IRRV TR | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | N/A | Mar 1, 2023 |
| JANET KIRTON 2011 IRRV TR | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | N/A | Mar 1, 2023 |
| THE CHARLES R KIRTON SR 2000 TRUST | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | N/A | Mar 1, 2023 |
| DANGERFIELD, DAVID | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Apr 5, 2007 |
| GONZALES, CHARLES | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Aug 1, 2024 |
| KIRTON, BYRON | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Aug 27, 2024 |
| KIRTON, CHARLES | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Aug 20, 2012 |
| KIRTON, HYRUM | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Aug 27, 2024 |
| KIRTON, SPENCER | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Aug 27, 2024 |
| WOLTIL, ROBERT | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | May 23, 2012 |
| DANGERFIELD, DAVID | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Apr 5, 2007 |
| GONZALES, CHARLES | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Aug 1, 2024 |
| KIRTON, BYRON | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Aug 27, 2024 |
| KIRTON, CHARLES | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Sep 4, 2003 |
| KIRTON, HYRUM | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Aug 27, 2024 |
| KIRTON, SPENCER | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Aug 27, 2024 |
| WOLTIL, ROBERT | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | May 23, 2012 |
| BORISEVICH, MARIA | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jan 8, 2024 |
| HASH, ALAN | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Aug 15, 2017 |
| KIRTON, CHARLES | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Dec 23, 2012 |
| KIRTON, HYRUM | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Mar 29, 2022 |
| SMITH, NICOLE | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Mar 1, 2023 |
| AVALON HEALTH CARE INC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Aug 20, 2012 |
| AVALON HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT INC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Feb 3, 2010 |
| STATE OF UTAH | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Aug 20, 2012 |
| BORISEVICH, MARIA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jan 8, 2024 |
| BOTT, WESLEY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Nov 1, 2016 |
| HASH, ALAN | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Aug 15, 2017 |
| KIRTON, CHARLES | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Oct 23, 2012 |
| KIRTON, HYRUM | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Mar 29, 2022 |
| NEWBY, JOSHUA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Dec 21, 2022 |
| SMITH, NICOLE | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Mar 1, 2023 |
| THOMPSON, CEARA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jan 3, 2022 |
| AVALON HEALTH CARE INC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Apr 17, 2025 |
| AVALON HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT INC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Apr 2, 2025 |
| STATE OF UTAH | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Aug 20, 2012 |
| BORISEVICH, MARIA | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Jan 8, 2024 |
| BOTT, WESLEY | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Nov 1, 2016 |
| HASH, ALAN | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Aug 15, 2017 |
| KIRTON, CHARLES | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Oct 23, 2012 |
| KIRTON, HYRUM | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Mar 29, 2022 |
| NEWBY, JOSHUA | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Dec 21, 2022 |
| SMITH, NICOLE | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Mar 1, 2023 |
| THOMPSON, CEARA | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Jan 3, 2022 |
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