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.
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Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).
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William E Christofferson Salt Lake Veterans Home is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Salt Lake City, Utah with 81 certified beds. It has been operating since 2000. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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 a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
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 | 100% | Dec 18, 2018 |
| DANGERFIELD, DAVID | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Nov 1, 2008 |
| KIRTON, BYRON | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Aug 27, 2024 |
| KIRTON, HYRUM | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Mar 29, 2022 |
| 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 | Nov 1, 2008 |
| KIRTON, BYRON | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Aug 27, 2024 |
| 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, 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 | Dec 1, 2003 |
| AVALON HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT INC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Nov 1, 2008 |
| STATE OF UTAH | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Nov 1, 2008 |
| BORISEVICH, MARIA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jan 8, 2024 |
| BRAEGGER, ANGELA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jan 20, 2025 |
| HASH, ALAN | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Aug 15, 2017 |
| HUEFTLE, KRISTIN | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Apr 1, 2024 |
| KIRTON, HYRUM | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Mar 29, 2022 |
| SMITH, NICOLE | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Mar 1, 2023 |
| WATSON, LACEY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Aug 7, 2022 |
| AVALON HEALTH CARE INC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Apr 7, 2025 |
| AVALON HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT INC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Jun 6, 2025 |
| STATE OF UTAH | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Nov 1, 2008 |
| BORISEVICH, MARIA | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Jan 8, 2024 |
| BRAEGGER, ANGELA | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Jan 20, 2025 |
| HASH, ALAN | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Aug 15, 2017 |
| HUEFTLE, KRISTIN | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Apr 1, 2024 |
| KIRTON, HYRUM | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Mar 29, 2022 |
| SMITH, NICOLE | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Mar 1, 2023 |
| WATSON, LACEY | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Aug 7, 2022 |
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