Mervyn Sharp Bennion Central Utah Veterans Home
Payson, UT · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 465181) · 108 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (801) 465-5400 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives Mervyn Sharp Bennion Central Utah Veterans Home an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Utah state average of 3.29. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is also 5 stars.
This facility reports 5.69 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.88 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.7%.
CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility and zero payment denials. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation noted in the CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Mervyn Sharp Bennion Central Utah Veterans Home is a state government-owned nursing facility in Payson, Utah, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility is certified for 108 beds and reports an average daily census of 103.8 residents. It has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since October 21, 2013.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Utah state average of 3.29. All four CMS component ratings are also 5 out of 5: health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. There is no indication of ownership change in the past 12 months, so the current ratings reflect the current operator.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 5.687 hours per resident per day, including 1.88 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.7%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports zero fines (no federal fines on record) and zero payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation reported in this data.
This facility is part of the Avalon Health Care chain, which operates 16 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.4 across the chain — notably lower than this facility's individual 5-star rating.
Families should verify current details directly with CMS Care Compare, as ratings are updated periodically; this profile reflects the data vintage supplied.
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 5 out of 5 overall CMS rating, above the Utah state average of 3.29.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 5.687 hours per resident per day, including 1.88 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing turnover is reported at 33.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports zero fines and zero payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is reported in this data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 108 beds with an average daily census of 103.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a state government entity and is part of the Avalon Health Care chain, which operates 16 facilities with an average rating of 3.4.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since October 21, 2013.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5 out of 5 on all four.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 8014655400 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8014655400 to arrange a visit and review the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
Visit https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/465181?state=UT for the most current CMS data.
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.