Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
George E. Wahlen Ogden Veterans Home
Ogden, UT · 120 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey August 7, 2024
CMS Certification Number 465172 · first certified February 2010
Ownership
Operated by AVALON HEALTH CARE · Government - State
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within UT
11 citations — more than 79% of the 97 certified nursing homes in UT. Compared within UT rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 4 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 3.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
Well past the typical window (March 2026 to July 2026), and past the point by which nine in ten UT facilities have been surveyed. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was August 2024. Facilities in UT are typically surveyed 19–24 months after the last one (median 21), measured over 88 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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1 inspection-and-testing tag has been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Physical environment (health survey)
1 physical-environment citation on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 11 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in UT, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the UT figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 11 |
| Median facility in UT | 3 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| March 25, 2021 | 3 |
| December 1, 2022 | 4 |
| August 7, 2024 | 4 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | 2 | 2024-08-07 |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 2 | 2024-08-07 |
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | 2 | 2022-12-01 |
| K-0374 | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | 2 | 2024-08-07 |
| K-0711 | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | 1 | 2021-03-25 |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | 1 | 2022-12-01 |
| K-0921 | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | 1 | 2024-08-07 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 4
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 3
- Egress Deficiencies 2
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 2
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 4 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 3 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 2 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 2 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
August 7, 2024 — 4 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 27, 2024) |
| K-0374 | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 27, 2024) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 27, 2024) |
| K-0921 | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 27, 2024) |
December 1, 2022 — 4 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 12, 2022) |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 14, 2022) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 14, 2022) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 14, 2022) |
March 25, 2021 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 29, 2021) |
| K-0374 | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 29, 2021) |
| K-0711 | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 29, 2021) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.