Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
Mervyn Sharp Bennion Central Utah Veterans Home
Payson, UT · 108 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey April 13, 2026
CMS Certification Number 465181 · first certified October 2013
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
4 citations — more than 52% 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 0 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 2. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens November 2027 — about 14 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was April 2026. 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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Physical environment (health survey)
2 physical-environment citations 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 4 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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 | 4 |
| Median facility in UT | 3 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| April 7, 2022 | 1 |
| March 28, 2024 | 3 |
| April 13, 2026 | 0 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0100 | Meet other general requirements. | 1 | 2024-03-28 |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | 1 | 2024-03-28 |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | 1 | 2022-04-07 |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | 1 | 2024-03-28 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 2
- Construction Deficiencies 1
- Services Deficiencies 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 2 |
| Construction Deficiencies | 1 |
| Services Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
March 28, 2024 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0100 | Meet other general requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 26, 2024) |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 26, 2024) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 26, 2024) |
April 7, 2022 — 1 citation
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 2, 2022) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.