William E Christofferson Salt Lake Veterans Home
700 South Foothill Drive, Salt Lake City, UT 84113
William E Christofferson Salt Lake Veterans Home is a nursing home in Salt Lake City, 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.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating5 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionMarch 19, 2026 (7 months ago)
- Health citations since June 9, 202212 (Utah average 26)
- Fines in the past three years1, $8,278 in total
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
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.
CMS update of October 8, 2026
Fine
CMS changed the fine from November 12, 2025 from $12,735 to $8,278.
Health inspection on March 19, 2026
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
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 April 21, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 3 times since 2022.
Citation F0773. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 21, 2026.
Citation F0775. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep complete, dated laboratory records in the resident's record.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 21, 2026.
Fire safety inspection on March 19, 2026
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0511. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0511 2 times since 2022.
Citation K0712. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2026.
Citation K0923. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2026.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Name
CMS lists a new name for this home. It was WILLIAM E CHRISTOFFERSEN SALT LAKE VETERANS HOME.
Health inspection on November 12, 2025
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
23 of 97 Utah homes (24%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2025.
CMS fine of $8,278 on November 12, 2025.
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Citation F0805. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 16, 2025.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of May 29, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on February 28, 2024
5 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0558. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 14, 2024.
Citation F0623. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 14, 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 March 14, 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 March 14, 2024.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 14, 2024.
Fire safety inspection on February 28, 2024
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0761. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 2024.
Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 2024.
Citation K0355. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 2024.
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 March 27, 2024.
Health inspection on June 9, 2022
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
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 June 29, 2022.
Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 17, 2022.
Citation F0867. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 24, 2022.
Fire safety inspection on June 9, 2022
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0511. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 8, 2022.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 5 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (801) 584-1900
- Last standard health inspection
- March 19, 2026 (7 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 81
- Residents per day, on average
- 73.5
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- Avalon Care Center - VA Salt Lake II LLC
- Chain
- Avalon Health Care
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Utah average (12 vs 26).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- AVALON VA MANAGEMENT LLC5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 02/17/2015
- AVALON VETERANS SERVICES, L.L.C.5% or greater indirect ownership interest · 100% · since 12/18/2018
- AVALON HEALTH CARE INCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/01/2008
- AVALON HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT INCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/01/2008
- STATE OF UTAHOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/01/2008
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- BRAEGGER, ANGELAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/20/2025
- HARRIS, BRADFORDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/16/2026
- HASH, ALANOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/15/2017
- HUEFTLE, KRISTINOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/01/2024
- KIRTON, HYRUMOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/29/2022
- SMITH, NICOLEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/01/2023
- WATSON, LACEYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/07/2022
Questions
When was William E Christofferson Salt Lake Veterans Home last inspected?
CMS lists March 19, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does William E Christofferson Salt Lake Veterans Home have?
CMS lists 12 health citations since June 9, 2022. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has William E Christofferson Salt Lake Veterans Home been fined?
CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $8,278 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of William E Christofferson Salt Lake Veterans Home?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is William E Christofferson Salt Lake Veterans Home a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.
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