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Boundary County Nursing Home
6640 Kaniksu Street, Bonners Ferry, ID 83805
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.
Boundary County Nursing Home, in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, is certified for 20 beds under for-profit, individual ownership.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Idaho median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 5 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 26 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (14, 2, 10 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 130.0 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 5.7 hours per resident per day (2.2 RN), above the Idaho median of 3.8; nursing staff turnover is 41.4%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Boundary Co. median | Idaho median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 130.0 | 130.0 | 34.8 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 5.7 | 5.7 | 3.8 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 2.2 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 41.4% | 41.4% | 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: 1 May 2026, 13 Sep 2024.
Severity mix: D ×16 E ×8 F ×2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May 2026 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | E | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 1 May 2026 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | E | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 1 May 2026 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 1 May 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 1 May 2026 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | E | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 1 May 2026 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 1 May 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 1 May 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 | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 1 May 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 1 May 2026 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 1 May 2026 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 1 May 2026 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 1 May 2026 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 1 May 2026 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2026 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 7 Oct 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Oct 2024 |
| 28 Jul 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2023 |
| 28 Jul 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2023 |
| 28 Jul 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2023 |
| 28 Jul 2023 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2023 |
| 28 Jul 2023 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2023 |
| 28 Jul 2023 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2023 |
| 28 Jul 2023 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2023 |
| 28 Jul 2023 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2023 |
| 28 Jul 2023 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2023 |
| 28 Jul 2023 | F0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | D | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2023 |
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 41.4%, RNs 22.2%; 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 | 19.4% | 15.5% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 10.9% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.6% | 2.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 9.1% | 16.8% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.3% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 12.9% | 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: for-profit, individual.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boundary County | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 01/01/1966 |
| Boundary Community Hospital | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/1966 |
| Boundary Community Hospital | Trustee of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/1966 |
| Boundary Community Hospital | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/04/2024 |
| Boundary County | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/04/2024 |
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 Boundary County Nursing Home been cited for?
26 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Idaho median is 26 per facility.
Has Boundary County Nursing Home been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Boundary County Nursing Home compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 5.7 hours per resident per day against a Idaho median of 3.8 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Boundary County Nursing Home?
Ownership type is for-profit, individual. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Boundary County and Boundary Community Hospital. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Boundary County Nursing Home last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 1 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 1 May 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.