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George E. Wahlen Ogden Veterans Home

1102 North 1200 West, Ogden, UT 84404

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George E. Wahlen Ogden Veterans Home is a nursing home in Ogden, Utah. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(801) 334-4300
Last standard health inspection
August 7, 2024 (2 years ago)
Certified beds
120
Residents per day, on average
116.3
Ownership type
Government - State
Legal business name
Avalon Care Center - VA Ogden LLC
Chain
Avalon Health Care
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Utah average (12 vs 26).

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of March 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • CMS abuse icon

      CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.

  2. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Name

      CMS lists a new name for this home. It was GEORGE E WAHLEN OGDEN VETERANS HOME.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from February 28, 2025 from $19,020 to $0.

  3. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  4. CMS update of May 28, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • CMS abuse icon

      CMS added its abuse icon to this home.

  5. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  6. 3 citations

    Health inspection on February 28, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

    8 of 97 Utah homes (8%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2025.

    • Citation F0600. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 28, 2025.

    • Citation F0609. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 28, 2025.

    • Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 7, 2025.

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  7. Fine

    February 28, 2025 (1 year ago)

    CMS fine of $12,363 on February 28, 2025.

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  8. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  9. 9 citations

    Health inspection on August 7, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    29 of 97 Utah homes (30%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.

    • Citation F0684. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 4, 2024.

    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 4, 2024.

    • Citation F0697. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 4, 2024.

    • Citation F0732. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Post nurse staffing information every day.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 4, 2024.

    • Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 4, 2024.

    • Citation F0760. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 4, 2024.

    • Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 4, 2024.

    • Citation F0801. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 4, 2024.

    • Citation F0812. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 4, 2024.

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  10. 4 citations

    Fire safety inspection on August 7, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0921. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 27, 2024.

    • Citation K0321. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 27, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for K0321 2 times since 2022.

    • Citation K0374. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 27, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for K0374 2 times since 2021.

    • Citation K0712. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 27, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for K0712 2 times since 2022.

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  11. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  12. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  13. 4 citations

    Fire safety inspection on December 1, 2022

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0211. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 12, 2022.

      CMS has cited this home for K0211 2 times since 2021.

    • Citation K0321. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 14, 2022.

    • Citation K0712. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 14, 2022.

    • Citation K0920. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 14, 2022.

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  14. 3 citations

    Fire safety inspection on March 25, 2021

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0211. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 29, 2021.

    • Citation K0374. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 29, 2021.

    • Citation K0711. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 29, 2021.

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Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was George E. Wahlen Ogden Veterans Home last inspected?

CMS lists August 7, 2024 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does George E. Wahlen Ogden Veterans Home have?

CMS lists 12 health citations since August 7, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has George E. Wahlen Ogden Veterans Home been fined?

CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $12,363 in total.

What is the CMS star rating of George E. Wahlen Ogden Veterans Home?

Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.

Is George E. Wahlen Ogden Veterans Home a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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