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Bear Lake Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility
164 South Fifth Street, Montpelier, ID 83254
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Bear Lake Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility is a Government, city/county nursing home in Montpelier, Idaho, certified for 36 beds and caring for about 30 residents a day.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Idaho median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 1 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 22 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (13, 2, 7 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 61.1 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 34.8.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day (0.9 RN), close to the Idaho median of 3.8; nursing staff turnover is 35.3%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Bear Lake Co. median | Idaho median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 22 | 22 | 26 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 61.1 | 61.1 | 34.8 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 35.3% | 35.3% | 50.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (1 in the county, 80 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Idaho average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 19 Feb 2026, 3 Oct 2024.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×18 E ×2 F ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Feb 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 20 Mar 2026 |
| 19 Feb 2026 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard survey | 20 Mar 2026 |
| 19 Feb 2026 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 20 Mar 2026 |
| 19 Feb 2026 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Standard survey | 20 Mar 2026 |
| 19 Feb 2026 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 20 Mar 2026 |
| 19 Feb 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 20 Mar 2026 |
| 19 Feb 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 20 Mar 2026 |
| 19 Feb 2026 | F0727 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | D | Standard survey | 20 Mar 2026 |
| 19 Feb 2026 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | D | Standard survey | 20 Mar 2026 |
| 19 Feb 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 20 Mar 2026 |
| 19 Feb 2026 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 20 Mar 2026 |
| 19 Feb 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 20 Mar 2026 |
| 19 Feb 2026 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Standard survey | 20 Mar 2026 |
| 3 Oct 2024 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 23 Oct 2024 |
| 3 Oct 2024 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Standard survey | 23 Oct 2024 |
| 20 Jun 2019 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 31 Jul 2019 |
| 20 Jun 2019 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 31 Jul 2019 |
| 20 Jun 2019 | F0727 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | E | Standard survey | 31 Jul 2019 |
| 20 Jun 2019 | F0568 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jul 2019 |
| 20 Jun 2019 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jul 2019 |
| 20 Jun 2019 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jul 2019 |
| 20 Jun 2019 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jul 2019 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Idaho average. Turnover: nursing staff 35.3%, RNs 40.0%; — administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Idaho median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 15.0% | 15.5% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.8% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.0% | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.0% | 2.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 16.8% | 16.8% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.4% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 25.3% | 16.9% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: government, city/county. Legal business name: Bear Lake County Memorial Hospital.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Lake County Memorial Hospital | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/1977 |
| Bear Lake County Memorial Hospital | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/1977 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Bear Lake Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility been cited for?
22 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Idaho median is 26 per facility.
Has Bear Lake Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Bear Lake Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day against a Idaho median of 3.8 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Bear Lake Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility?
Ownership type is government, city/county. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Bear Lake County Memorial Hospital and Bear Lake County Memorial Hospital. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Bear Lake Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 19 Feb 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 19 Feb 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.