George E. Wahlen Ogden Veterans Home
Ogden, UT · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 465172) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $12,363
Phone: (801) 334-4300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
George E. Wahlen Ogden Veterans Home has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Utah state average of 3.29. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
George E. Wahlen Ogden Veterans Home reports total nurse staffing of 5.05 hours per resident per day, including 1.50 registered nurse hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 26.7%.
George E. Wahlen Ogden Veterans Home has 1 federal fine on record totaling $12,363.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility in the data provided.
About this facility
George E. Wahlen Ogden Veterans Home is a state government-owned nursing home in Ogden, Weber County, Utah, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since February 3, 2010. The facility is certified for 120 beds and has an average daily census of 112.5 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Utah state average of 3.29. The rating breaks down as follows: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars, and staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 5.05 hours per resident per day, including 1.50 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 26.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $12,363.00 for this facility, with 0 payment denials recorded. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation associated with this facility in the data provided.
This facility is part of the Avalon Health Care chain, which operates 16 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.4 stars across the chain. There has been no ownership change reported in the past 12 months.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has a 4-star overall CMS rating, above the Utah state average of 3.29 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 5.05 hours per resident per day, including 1.50 RN hours per resident per day, with a 5-star staffing rating; nursing turnover is 26.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $12,363.00, with 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is present in the CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 120 beds and has an average daily population of 112.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by the State government of Utah and is part of the Avalon Health Care chain, which operates 16 facilities nationally averaging 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since February 3, 2010.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three components — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — each on a 1-5 star scale; this facility scores 4 overall, 2 for health inspections, 5 for staffing, and 5 for quality measures.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not available in the provided data; contact the facility at (801) 334-4300 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not available in the provided data; contact the facility at (801) 334-4300 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/465172?state=UT.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.