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Gateway Transitional Care Center
527 Memorial Drive, Pocatello, ID 83201
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.
Gateway Transitional Care Center, in Pocatello, Idaho, is certified for 102 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the The Ensign Group chain.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Idaho median; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 3 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 34 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (15, 12, 7 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 33.3 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 34.8.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), close to the Idaho median of 3.8; nursing staff turnover is 50.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Bannock Co. median | Idaho median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 34 | 26 | 26 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 33.3 | 34.8 | 34.8 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.8 | 4.3 | 3.8 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 50.0% | 48.6% | 50.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (4 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: 24 Jul 2025, 11 Jul 2024.
Severity mix: D ×26 E ×6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 22 Aug 2025 |
| 24 Jul 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 22 Aug 2025 |
| 24 Jul 2025 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 22 Aug 2025 |
| 24 Jul 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 22 Aug 2025 |
| 24 Jul 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 22 Aug 2025 |
| 24 Jul 2025 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 22 Aug 2025 |
| 24 Jul 2025 | 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 | 22 Aug 2025 |
| 24 Jul 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 22 Aug 2025 |
| 24 Jul 2025 | 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 | 22 Aug 2025 |
| 24 Jul 2025 | F0728 | Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training. | D | Standard survey | 22 Aug 2025 |
| 24 Jul 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 22 Aug 2025 |
| 24 Jul 2025 | 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 | 22 Aug 2025 |
| 24 Jul 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 22 Aug 2025 |
| 24 Jul 2025 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | Standard survey | 22 Aug 2025 |
| 24 Jul 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 22 Aug 2025 |
| 11 Jul 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 15 Aug 2024 |
| 11 Jul 2024 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | E | Standard survey | 15 Aug 2024 |
| 11 Jul 2024 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | Standard survey | 15 Aug 2024 |
| 11 Jul 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 15 Aug 2024 |
| 11 Jul 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Aug 2024 |
| 11 Jul 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 15 Aug 2024 |
| 11 Jul 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 15 Aug 2024 |
| 11 Jul 2024 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Standard survey | 15 Aug 2024 |
| 11 Jul 2024 | 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 | 15 Aug 2024 |
| 11 Jul 2024 | 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 | 15 Aug 2024 |
| 11 Jul 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 15 Aug 2024 |
| 11 Jul 2024 | F0909 | Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. | D | Standard survey | 15 Aug 2024 |
| 12 Apr 2019 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 3 May 2019 |
| 12 Apr 2019 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Standard survey | 3 May 2019 |
| 12 Apr 2019 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 3 May 2019 |
| 12 Apr 2019 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 3 May 2019 |
| 12 Apr 2019 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Standard survey | 3 May 2019 |
| 12 Apr 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 | 3 May 2019 |
| 12 Apr 2019 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 3 May 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 50.0%, RNs 26.7%; 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 | 12.3% | 15.5% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 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 | 4.6% | 2.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 15.3% | 16.8% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.8% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 20.3% | 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: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Pocatello Health Services Inc. Chain: The Ensign Group (342 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caretrust Gp LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2006 |
| Caretrust Reit Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2006 |
| Ctr Partnership LP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2013 |
| Ensign Services Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2006 |
| Memorial Health Holdings LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2006 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Bannock County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello | Pocatello | 66 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 23 | 34.8 | — | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Monte Vista Hills Healthcare Center | Pocatello | 113 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 17 | 15.0 | — | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Quinn Meadows Rehabilitation and Care Center | Pocatello | 41 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 26 | 63.4 | — | 24 Feb 2026 |
All 4 facilities in Bannock County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Gateway Transitional Care Center been cited for?
34 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 Gateway Transitional Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Gateway Transitional Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day against a Idaho median of 3.8 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Gateway Transitional Care Center?
It is part of the The Ensign Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Gateway Transitional Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 24 Jul 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 24 Jul 2025.
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.