nursing home in Ivins, UT
Southern Utah Veterans Home - Ivins
160 North 200 East, Ivins, UT 84738 · (435) 634-5220
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★3
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★5
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Southern Utah Veterans Home - Ivins at a glance
Southern Utah Veterans Home - Ivins is a 108-bed for-profit nursing home in Ivins, Utah (Washington County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Utah average of 3.3.
Residents receive about 5.8 hours of nursing care per day (1.6 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 4.1 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (May 20, 2025) found 11 health citations. The Utah average is 8.8.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 36.6% per year (state average 50.7%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 108
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Avalon Health Care
- Medicare-certified since
- August 14, 2013
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Washington County
- CMS Certification Number
- 465180
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Utah avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Average |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Utah avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 5.79 hrs | 4.09 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.55 hrs | 1.25 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.40 hrs | 2.36 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 5.36 hrs | 3.58 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 36.6% | 50.7% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 32.6% | 40.6% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Utah avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 11 | 9 | 9 | Worse |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 10 | 3 | 3 | Worse |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 40 | 83.8 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Utah avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $23,954 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Utah avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 108 | 86 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 104 | 61 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 96.5% | 74.7% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Utah avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 4.6% | 2.5% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 1.2% | 3.9% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 16.9% | 14.2% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 0.7% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 8.6% | 11.3% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 13% | 15.1% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 6.3% | 3.4% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 11.2% | 16.5% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 44.6% | 25.3% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 18.2% | 21.5% | 19% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 96.9% | 98% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 97.4% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Utah avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 94.3% | 91% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99.2% | 93.8% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 12 health deficiencies and 2 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 23, 2025 |
| May 20, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 23, 2025 |
| May 20, 2025 Complaint | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0804 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 1, 2025 |
| May 20, 2025 Complaint | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0697 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 1, 2025 |
| May 20, 2025 Complaint | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0561 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 1, 2025 |
| May 20, 2025 Complaint | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0582 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 1, 2025 |
| May 20, 2025 Complaint | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 1, 2025 |
| May 20, 2025 Complaint | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 1, 2025 |
| May 20, 2025 Complaint | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0676 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 1, 2025 |
| May 20, 2025 Complaint | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 1, 2025 |
| May 20, 2025 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 1, 2025 |
| May 20, 2025 Standard | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 1, 2025 |
| May 20, 2025 Complaint | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 1, 2025 |
| June 28, 2023 Standard | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0638 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 31, 2023 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVALON VA MANAGEMENT LLC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 02/17/2015 |
| AVALON VETERANS SERVICES, L.L.C. Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 12/18/2018 |
| AVALON HEALTH CARE INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/29/2026 |
| AVALON HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2025 |
| BRERETON, DEAN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/23/2023 |
| HARRIS, BRADFORD Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/16/2026 |
| HASH, ALAN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/15/2017 |
| KIRTON, HYRUM Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/29/2022 |
| OLSON, JERRY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2013 |
| SHAHABUDDIN, SAIHAM Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/11/2026 |
| SMITH, NICOLE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2023 |
| STATE OF UTAH Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/20/2012 |
| DANGERFIELD, DAVID Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/20/2012 |
| KIRTON, BYRON Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/27/2024 |
| KIRTON, HYRUM Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/27/2024 |
| KIRTON, SPENCER Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/27/2024 |
| WOLTIL, ROBERT Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/20/2012 |
| HARRIS, BRADFORD Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/16/2026 |
| HASH, ALAN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/15/2017 |
| KIRTON, HYRUM Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/29/2022 |
| SMITH, NICOLE Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2023 |
| DANGERFIELD, DAVID Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/20/2012 |
| DERRICK, MICHAEL Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/13/2026 |
| KIRTON, BYRON Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/27/2024 |
| KIRTON, HYRUM Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/27/2024 |
| KIRTON, SPENCER Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/27/2024 |
| WOLTIL, ROBERT Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/20/2012 |
| AVALON HEALTH CARE INC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/20/2012 |
| AVALON HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT INC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/03/2010 |
| BRERETON, DEAN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/23/2023 |
| HARRIS, BRADFORD Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/16/2026 |
| HASH, ALAN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/15/2017 |
| KIRTON, HYRUM Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/29/2022 |
| OLSON, JERRY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2013 |
| SHAHABUDDIN, SAIHAM Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/11/2026 |
| SMITH, NICOLE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2023 |
| STATE OF UTAH Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/20/2012 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Southern Utah Veterans Home - Ivins's rating?
Southern Utah Veterans Home - Ivins has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Utah nursing homes is 3.3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Southern Utah Veterans Home - Ivins receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 11 citations, compared with a Utah average of 8.8. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Southern Utah Veterans Home - Ivins accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Southern Utah Veterans Home - Ivins?
It is for profit - corporation and part of Avalon Health Care. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Southern Utah Veterans Home - Ivins and how do I contact it?
Southern Utah Veterans Home - Ivins is at 160 North 200 East, Ivins, UT 84738. Phone: (435) 634-5220.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.