George E. Wahlen Ogden Veterans Home is a long-term care and rehabilitation facility in Ogden, Utah, for U.S. Veterans, their spouses, and Gold Star Parents, and it's named to honor George E. Wahlen. The facility has 120 nursing care beds and provides skilled nursing, memory care, and rehabilitation services day and night. Care teams make personalized plans for each resident, including those who need memory support or rehab for injuries or recovery, and nurses stay on-site around the clock. The home's large private suites and open air interiors give a comfortable, home-like setting, with family dining for special occasions, big living rooms and gathering spaces, and furnishings for private rooms. Residents can spend time outdoors in natural landscaped gardens, private courtyards, and on walking paths, or they can relax in the gazebo or on the patio. The building shows a traditional style, including a clock tower and a memorial to wounded combat veterans, and the main entrance is made for easy visitor access.
Amenities made with veterans in mind include an emergency call system, medication and pain management, diabetes management, IV services, orthopedic and post-stroke care, hospice care, and even enteral nutrition. Residents get housekeeping and laundry help, tailored meals, and support from staff familiar with veteran needs. The home provides short-term and long-term rehabilitation, with physical, occupational, and speech therapy, and has extended skilled nursing for complex medical care. The community also offers special memory care for those with dementia and runs activity programs, events, and workshops throughout the year. Special rooms hold a piano and there are open outdoor areas and private gardens. The home is known for its 5-star quality from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and it's received awards like the Health Insight Quality Award and Silver National Quality Award. Eligibility depends on military service, and some veterans may get care at no cost, or with a reduced rate, based on disability status. The Utah Department of Veterans and Military Affairs oversees the home, which is run day-to-day by a contracted private healthcare provider. Staff, residents, and volunteers work together to maintain dignity, comfort, and a good standard of living for all who live there.
