Nursing homes › Utah › William E Christofferson Salt Lake Veterans Home
700 South Foothill Drive, Salt Lake City, UT 84113 · 8015841900 · 81 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 3.5/5, 0 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $340,178 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (3.5/5).
Total nurse staffing: 4.38 (Utah median: 3.71). RN hours: 1.53. Weekend total: 3.96. Nursing staff turnover: 38%.
All-time on record: 12 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-19 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2026-04-21 |
| 2026-03-19 | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-21 |
| 2026-03-19 | Keep complete, dated laboratory records in the resident's record. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-21 |
| 2025-11-12 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-10-16 |
| 2024-02-28 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2024-03-14 |
| 2024-02-28 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Health | corrected 2024-03-14 |
| 2024-02-28 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2024-03-14 |
| 2024-02-28 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2024-03-14 |
| 2024-02-28 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2024-03-14 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-12 | Fine | $12,735 |
| 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 11/01/2008 |
| KIRTON, BYRON | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/27/2024 |
| KIRTON, HYRUM | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/29/2022 |
| 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 11/01/2008 |
| 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 |
| BORISEVICH, MARIA | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/08/2024 |
| 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 12/01/2003 |
| AVALON HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT INC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2008 |
| STATE OF UTAH | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2008 |
| BORISEVICH, MARIA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/08/2024 |
| BRAEGGER, ANGELA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/20/2025 |
| HASH, ALAN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/15/2017 |
| HUEFTLE, KRISTIN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2024 |
| KIRTON, HYRUM | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/29/2022 |
| SMITH, NICOLE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2023 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 465150. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.