Worth Considering
1
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Payson, Utah
1 of 2 nursing homes in Payson (50%) meet our strict criteria. The Utah statewide average is 29%.
1 recommended · 0 caution · 1 avoid · data
City Average
3.0
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
184
across 2 facilities
High Risk Facilities
1
1 Grade F
$21,568 in combined fines
Zero Fines
1
/2
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why This One?
The nursing home market in Payson, Utah, is adequate with two facilities available and only one recommended. Families should note that while Mervyn Sharp Bennion Central Utah Veterans Home has a strong rating (B+, 5★), there is one facility with significant fines totaling $21,568 to consider.
Strong (Grade B+, Trust Score 80-89)
- 1 Mervyn Sharp Bennion Central Utah Veterans Home (83) — Mervyn Sharp Bennion Central Utah Veterans Home is a standout 5-star facility with an impressive Trust Score of 83/100 and a solid Grade B+. With zero fines and a focus on veteran care, this for-profit home excels in providing quality services for its 108 residents, ensuring a supportive environment.
The other 1 Payson facility didn't qualify — 1 carries Grade D or F ratings and 1 has fines totaling $21K.
Recommended
Mervyn Sharp Bennion Central Utah Veterans Home is a standout 5-star facility with an impressive Trust Score of 83/100 and a solid Grade B+. With zero fines and a focus on veteran care, this for-profit home excels in providing quality services for its 108 residents, ensuring a supportive environment.
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Payson Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 3.0 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 1?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 1 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 1 Have fines totaling $21,568
Questions Payson Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Payson's city average is 3.0 stars
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"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
1 of 2 Payson facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Payson avg is 0 min
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"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Payson facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Payson, UT are recommended?
1 of 2 nursing homes in Payson (50%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Payson "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Payson?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.