Murray, UT · 38 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Murray's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,100–$11,950/mo
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William E Christofferson Salt Lake Veterans Home
700 South Foothill Drive, Salt Lake City, UT 84113 · Salt Lake County
96
ExceptionalHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.
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Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 92% full (75 of 81 beds occupied on an average day).
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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 Salt Lake City's top-rated skilled nursing communities
William E Christofferson Salt Lake Veterans Home is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Salt Lake City, UT, with 81 certified beds and an average of about 75 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: 4/5 on health inspections, 5/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.24 total nurse hours per resident each day (1.48 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 33%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 4 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $12,735 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓5-star overall CMS rating
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.24 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
None noted in the public data.
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Salt Lake City for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 81
- Avg. residents/day
- 75
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Part of a chain
- Avalon Health Care
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 465150
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
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $8,100–$11,950/mo (median $9,700) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Salt Lake City 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
- 4.24
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 1.48
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 33%
- 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)
- 4
- Federal fines
- 1 ($12,735)
- Total penalties
- 1
- Last standard survey
- 2026-03-19
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (12 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-03-19Severity 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.
2026-03-19Severity D — potential for harmAdministration Deficiencies
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
2026-03-19Severity D — potential for harmAdministration Deficiencies
Keep complete, dated laboratory records in the resident's record.
2025-11-12Severity G — actual harmFrom a complaintNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
2024-02-28Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
2024-02-28Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
2024-02-28Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2024-02-28Severity D — 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.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-12 | Fine | $12,735 |
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
- ✓ 24-hour staff
Location
700 South Foothill Drive, Salt Lake City, 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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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about William E Christofferson Salt Lake Veterans Home
How much does William E Christofferson Salt Lake Veterans Home cost?
William E Christofferson Salt Lake Veterans Home does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Salt Lake City, UT area typically runs $8,100–$11,950 per month (median $9,700, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is William E Christofferson Salt Lake Veterans Home's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates William E Christofferson Salt Lake Veterans Home 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 5/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at William E Christofferson Salt Lake Veterans Home?
Staff provide about 4.24 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 33% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at William E Christofferson Salt Lake Veterans Home?
William E Christofferson Salt Lake Veterans Home has 12 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-03-19). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does William E Christofferson Salt Lake Veterans Home have availability?
Typically 92% full (75 of 81 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does William E Christofferson Salt Lake Veterans Home offer?
William E Christofferson Salt Lake Veterans Home in Salt Lake City, UT offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 81 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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