Mervyn Sharp Bennion Central Utah Veterans Home
Nursing Home · Payson, UT
CMS certification number465181
Contact & location
1551 North Main StreetPayson, UT 84651
Utah County
- Phone
- (801) 465-5400
- ZIP code
- 84651 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 108
- Residents per day
- 103.8 (96% occupied)
- Ownership
- Government - State
- Legal name
- Avalon Care Center - VA Payson LLC
- Chain
- Avalon Health Care (16 facilities, avg 3.4★)
- Medicare certified since
- October 21, 2013
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 5.69 (state 4.07 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 1.88 (state 1.25 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.42 (state 0.48 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 3.39 (state 2.35 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 5.19 (state 3.56 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 33.7 (state 50.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 22.9 (state 40.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- April 13, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 1.0 (state 8.6 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 13 health · 4 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-13 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. F0770 · Administration Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-28 |
| 2024-03-28 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-19 |
| 2024-03-28 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-19 |
| 2024-03-28 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-19 |
| 2024-03-28 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-19 |
| 2024-03-28 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-19 |
| 2022-04-07 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2022-05-02 |
| 2022-04-07 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-05-02 |
| 2022-04-07 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-05-02 |
| 2022-04-07 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-05-02 |
| 2022-04-07 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-05-02 |
| 2022-04-07 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-05-02 |
| 2022-04-07 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-05-02 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Avalon VA Management LLC (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Avalon Veterans Services, L.L.C. (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Avalon Health Care INC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Avalon Health Care Management INC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bott, Wesley (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Brannin, Lori (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Harris, Bradford (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hash, Alan (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kirton, Hyrum (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Newby, Joshua (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Smith, Nicole (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| State of Utah (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dangerfield, David (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kirton, Byron (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kirton, Hyrum (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kirton, Spencer (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Woltil, Robert (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Harris, Bradford (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hash, Alan (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kirton, Hyrum (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Smith, Nicole (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dangerfield, David (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kirton, Byron (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kirton, Hyrum (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kirton, Spencer (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Woltil, Robert (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Avalon Health Care INC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Avalon Health Care Management INC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bott, Wesley (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Brannin, Lori (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Harris, Bradford (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hash, Alan (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kirton, Hyrum (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Newby, Joshua (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Smith, Nicole (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| State of Utah (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Mervyn Sharp Bennion Central Utah Veterans Home?
Mervyn Sharp Bennion Central Utah Veterans Home has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.3-star average in Utah.
How many beds does Mervyn Sharp Bennion Central Utah Veterans Home have?
It has 108 certified beds and cares for about 104 residents per day.
Has Mervyn Sharp Bennion Central Utah Veterans Home been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns Mervyn Sharp Bennion Central Utah Veterans Home?
It is part of Avalon Health Care and is classified as government - state. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Mervyn Sharp Bennion Central Utah Veterans Home?
(801) 465-5400. The facility is located at 1551 North Main Street, Payson, UT 84651.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.