4★ official rating · 71 beds
Avalon Health Care
16 nursing homes · 5 states · 1,537 beds
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Avalon Health Care at a glance
- Nursing homes
- 16
- States
- 5
- Licensed beds
- 1,537
- Average rating
- 3.5★
- Rated 4★ or better
- 63%
Is Avalon Health Care a good nursing home group?
Across 16 rated homes, Avalon Health Care averages 3.5★ on official inspection ratings — above the roughly 3.0★ national average. 63% of its rated homes earn 4★ or better, while 25% sit at 1–2★. That’s a stronger-than-average record overall, but ratings still vary from location to location — judge each home on its own.
A group-wide number can’t tell you about the specific home near you — quality varies by location. Open each home below to see its own official inspection rating before you decide.
Avalon Health Care quality vs. the national average
Across the 16 homes with an official inspection rating, Avalon Health Care averages 3.5★. 63% are rated 4★ or better, and 25% are rated 1–2★. These are official government inspection ratings — a group-wide average hides a lot, so open each home below and judge it on its own.
| Measure | Avalon Health Care | National average |
|---|---|---|
| Average rating | 3.5★ | 3.0★ |
| Homes rated 4★ or better | 63% | 40% |
| Homes rated 1–2★ | 25% | 41% |
How Avalon Health Care’s homes are distributed
- 5★5
- 4★5
- 3★2
- 2★1
- 1★3
Avalon Health Care nursing home ratings by state
Where Avalon Health Care operates and how its homes rate in each state. Ratings are the average of that state’s homes with an official inspection rating. Pick a state to browse every nursing home there.
| State | Homes | Avg. rating |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 8 | 2.6★ |
| Utah | 4 | 4.8★ |
| California | 2 | 3.5★ |
| Hawaii | 1 | 5.0★ |
| Oregon | 1 | 4.0★ |
Highest-rated Avalon Health Care homes
The best-rated Avalon Health Care nursing homes we have on record, by official inspection rating.
- Avalon Care Center - Honolulu, LlcHonolulu, HI · 108 beds
- Southern Utah Veterans Home - IvinsIvins, UT · 108 beds
- Mervyn Sharp Bennion Central Utah Veterans HomePayson, UT · 108 beds
- William E Christofferson Salt Lake Veterans HomeSalt Lake City, UT · 81 beds
- Avalon Healthcare BellinghamBellingham, WA · 105 beds
Lowest-rated Avalon Health Care homes
The lowest-rated Avalon Health Care homes we have on record — the ones to look at most closely and ask the most questions about.
About Avalon Health Care
Avalon Health Care Group delivers post-acute care, including skilled nursing, home health, and rehabilitation therapy. Its affiliated communities serve patients and residents who require care following acute hospitalization or those needing supportive services beyond home care.
Founded nearly 30 years ago, the company’s foundational belief—“We Embrace a Reverence for Life and a Heart for Healing”—guides its culture and operations.
The company is privately held. Its chair and CEO is Charles R. (Randy) Kirton, who co‑founded the predecessor company in 1989 and has grown the group to include dozens of facilities and thousands of employees.
Avalon operates in at least six states: California, Hawaii, Washington, Utah, Oregon, and South Carolina. According to third-party data, Avalon Health Care, Inc. is associated with 11 skilled nursing homes across California, Hawaii, Oregon, Utah, and Washington.
The company also manages all of the Department of Veterans and Military Affairs’ skilled nursing facilities in Utah.
- Founded
- 1989
- Headquarters
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Website
- avalonhealthcare.com
Researched summary — facts drawn from cited public sources, in our own words. Ratings shown are official government inspection ratings.
Where Avalon Health Care operates
Avalon Health Care runs nursing homes in California, Hawaii, Oregon, Utah, and Washington. Pick a state to see every Avalon Health Care home there alongside every other nursing home in the area.
All homes Avalon Health Care runs
Each home is listed with its official inspection rating — from government health inspections, staffing, and quality data. A visit is still the best test.
- Franciscan Post-Acute Care CenterOfficial inspection rating
- San Luis Care Center
3★ official rating · 71 beds
Official inspection rating - Avalon Care Center - Honolulu, Llc
5★ official rating · 108 beds
Official inspection rating - Avalon Care Center - Scappoose
4★ official rating · 40 beds
Official inspection rating - Southern Utah Veterans Home - Ivins
5★ official rating · 108 beds
Official inspection rating - George E. Wahlen Ogden Veterans Home
4★ official rating · 120 beds
Official inspection rating - Mervyn Sharp Bennion Central Utah Veterans Home
5★ official rating · 108 beds
Official inspection rating - William E Christofferson Salt Lake Veterans Home
5★ official rating · 81 beds
Official inspection rating - Grays Harbor Health & Rehabilitation Center
4★ official rating · 105 beds
Official inspection rating - Avalon Healthcare Bellingham
5★ official rating · 105 beds
Official inspection rating - Avalon Care Center Federal Way, L.L.C.
4★ official rating · 120 beds
Official inspection rating - Benson Heights Rehabilitation Center
3★ official rating · 91 beds
Official inspection rating - Avalon Health & Rehabilitation Center - Pasco
1★ official rating · 108 beds
Official inspection rating - Avalon Care Center at Northpointe
1★ official rating · 119 beds
Official inspection rating - Avalon Healthcare - Tacoma
1★ official rating · 81 beds
Official inspection rating - Garden Village
2★ official rating · 101 beds
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Frequently asked questions about Avalon Health Care
- How many nursing homes does Avalon Health Care operate?
- Avalon Health Care operates 16 nursing homes across 5 states with about 1,537 licensed beds in total.
- What states does Avalon Health Care operate in?
- Avalon Health Care runs nursing homes in California, Hawaii, Oregon, Utah, and Washington. Its largest presence is in Washington, Utah, California.
- Is Avalon Health Care a good nursing home group?
- Across 16 rated homes, Avalon Health Care averages 3.5★ on official inspection ratings — above the roughly 3.0★ national average. 63% of its rated homes earn 4★ or better, while 25% sit at 1–2★. That’s a stronger-than-average record overall, but ratings still vary from location to location — judge each home on its own.
- Where is Avalon Health Care headquartered?
- Avalon Health Care is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah.
- How are these ratings determined?
- The ratings shown are official government inspection ratings. They combine on-site health inspections, staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into an overall score from 1 to 5 stars for each home — the same official data families and regulators use.