Stonehenge of Orem
Scout 95Orem, UT · 34 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Orem's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,890–$11,640/mo
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Mervyn Sharp Bennion Central Utah Veterans Home
1551 North Main Street, Payson, UT 84651 · Utah County
100
ExceptionalHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.
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Availability outlook● Very limited availability
Typically 96% full (104 of 108 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
One of Payson's top-rated skilled nursing communities
Mervyn Sharp Bennion Central Utah Veterans Home is a government-owned skilled nursing facility in Payson, UT, with 108 certified beds and an average of about 104 residents per day. It operates as part of the Avalon Health Care network.
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 5/5 on health inspections, 5/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 5.61 total nurse hours per resident each day (1.90 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 28.3%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 1 health deficiency at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓5-star overall CMS rating
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (5.61 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
Things to ask about
None noted in the public data.
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Payson for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 108
- Avg. residents/day
- 104
- Ownership
- Government - State
- Part of a chain
- Avalon Health Care
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 465181
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
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| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $7,890–$11,640/mo (median $9,450) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Provo prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 5.61
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 1.90
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 28.3%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 1
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2026-04-13
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (13 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-04-13Severity D — potential for harmAdministration Deficiencies
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
2024-03-28Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2024-03-28Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
2024-03-28Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
2024-03-28Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2024-03-28Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
2022-04-07Severity G — actual harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
2022-04-07Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Physical therapy
- ✓ Occupational therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Memory care
- ✓ Respite / short-term stays
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ Private rooms available
- ✓ 24-hour staff
Location
1551 North Main Street, Payson, UT
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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