The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited February 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
Nursing home report
George E. Wahlen Ogden Veterans Home
Ogden, UT · Medicare-certified · 120 beds
Needs attention
Government-runChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
George E. Wahlen Ogden Veterans Home has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with strong staffing and quality scores (both 5 out of 5) and nurse staffing above the federal benchmark (5.05 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day). The main concerns are a low health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 and a recent federal penalty, with $12,363 in fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
5.0521 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: February 28, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $12,363recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 5.0521.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.50
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.53
- Nurse aides
- 3.02
- Weekend nursing
- 4.46
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 27%
Registered nurse turnover: 14%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
6.7%2.7%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.9%2%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
0.8%2.8%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.9%1%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
2.3%4.5%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
17.9%12.4%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
16.9%14.7%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
53.4%56.2%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
4.3%14.3%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
26.1%20.1%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
17%12.5%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98.1%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
What the inspectors found
The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited February 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited August 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G
The home failed to provide safe and appropriate breathing care when a resident needed it. Cited February 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 695 — 42 CFR §483.25(i) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited August 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $12,363 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $12,363 in total fines.
- $12,363
Federal fine
Feb 28, 2025
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Government - State
- Chain
- Part of AVALON HEALTH CARE · 16 homes · 3.5 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 112.5 residents on an average day (94% of 120 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 16 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.