George E. Wahlen Ogden Veterans Home
Assisted Living
1102 North 1200 West, Ogden, UT 84404
To find enjoyment and meaning in the moments of each day is the essence of living. At the George E. Wahlen Ogden Veterans Home, we are committed to create and maintain a high standard of living for all veterans we have the privilege of serving. We seek to provide high quality nursing and personal care, applied with courtesy and compassion. Our reverence for life emphasizes the sacred individuality of every person in our care. Compassion is a part of all we do.
Operated by Avalon Health Care Group, which runs 63 communities in our directory.
With 120 beds, George E. Wahlen Ogden Veterans Home is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Ogden average about 92 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 94% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place. That is above the Ogden average of roughly 74%.
Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. The individual scores differ noticeably: 5 stars for staffing against 2 stars for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in August 2024 and recorded 9 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 5.1 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 1.5 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Ogden average about 3.8 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 27%.
The community is located in Davis County, UT.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 12 problems at George E. Wahlen Ogden Veterans Home. 3 findings involved harm to a resident, including 2 that put residents in immediate danger. 12 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
In the last three years Medicare fined this home once, a total of $12,363.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Caused harm to a resident, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Nursing and Physician Services
Post nurse staffing information every day.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Nutrition and Dietary
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
George E. Wahlen Ogden Veterans Home offers assisted living and nursing home care.
Facility details
- Beds / units 120
- Occupancy 94%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 5.1
- Annual staff turnover 27%
- Last health inspection August 2024
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