Nursing homes › Utah › Mervyn Sharp Bennion Central Utah Veterans Home
1551 North Main Street, Payson, UT 84651 · (801) 465-5400 · 108 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Avalon Health Care, a group operating 16 facilities in 5 states. Group record: average rating 3.4/5, 0 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $335,721 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (3.4/5).
Total nurse staffing: 5.69 (Utah median: 3.71). RN hours: 1.88. Weekend total: 5.19. Nursing staff turnover: 34%.
All-time on record: 13 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-13 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-28 |
| 2024-03-28 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2024-04-19 |
| 2024-03-28 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-04-19 |
| 2024-03-28 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2024-04-19 |
| 2024-03-28 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Health | corrected 2024-04-19 |
| 2024-03-28 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2024-04-19 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVALON VA MANAGEMENT LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 02/17/2015 |
| AVALON VETERANS SERVICES, L.L.C. | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 12/18/2018 |
| DANGERFIELD, DAVID | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/05/2007 |
| KIRTON, BYRON | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/27/2024 |
| KIRTON, HYRUM | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/27/2024 |
| KIRTON, SPENCER | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/27/2024 |
| WOLTIL, ROBERT | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/23/2012 |
| DANGERFIELD, DAVID | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/05/2007 |
| KIRTON, BYRON | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/27/2024 |
| KIRTON, HYRUM | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/27/2024 |
| KIRTON, SPENCER | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/27/2024 |
| WOLTIL, ROBERT | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/23/2012 |
| HARRIS, BRADFORD | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/16/2026 |
| HASH, ALAN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/15/2017 |
| KIRTON, HYRUM | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/29/2022 |
| SMITH, NICOLE | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2023 |
| AVALON HEALTH CARE INC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/20/2012 |
| AVALON HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT INC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/03/2010 |
| STATE OF UTAH | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/20/2012 |
| BOTT, WESLEY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2016 |
| BRANNIN, LORI | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2026 |
| HARRIS, BRADFORD | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/16/2026 |
| HASH, ALAN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/15/2017 |
| KIRTON, HYRUM | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/29/2022 |
| NEWBY, JOSHUA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/21/2022 |
How to cite this page: CareRecords, “Mervyn Sharp Bennion Central Utah Veterans Home — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 465181), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, July 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/mervyn-sharp-bennion-central-utah-veterans-home-payson-ut/
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 465181. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.