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Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello
1957 Alvin Ricken 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.
Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello is a Government, state nursing home in Pocatello, Idaho, certified for 66 beds and caring for about 53 residents a day.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Idaho median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 5 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 23 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (10, 3, 10 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 34.8 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 4.9 hours per resident per day (1.6 RN), above the Idaho median of 3.8; nursing staff turnover is 48.6%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Bannock Co. median | Idaho median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 23 | 26 | 26 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 34.8 | 34.8 | 34.8 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.9 | 4.3 | 3.8 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 48.6% | 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: 7 Aug 2025, 19 Jul 2024.
Severity mix: D ×20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Aug 2025 | 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. | F | Complaint investigation | 9 Sep 2025 |
| 7 Aug 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Complaint investigation | 9 Sep 2025 |
| 7 Aug 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Sep 2025 |
| 7 Aug 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Aug 2025 |
| 7 Aug 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Sep 2025 |
| 7 Aug 2025 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Sep 2025 |
| 7 Aug 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Sep 2025 |
| 7 Aug 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Sep 2025 |
| 7 Aug 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 | Complaint investigation | 9 Sep 2025 |
| 7 Aug 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Sep 2025 |
| 19 Jul 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 19 Jul 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 19 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 | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 9 Aug 2019 | F0622 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | E | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2019 |
| 9 Aug 2019 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2019 |
| 9 Aug 2019 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2019 |
| 9 Aug 2019 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2019 |
| 9 Aug 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 | 13 Sep 2019 |
| 9 Aug 2019 | F0661 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | D | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2019 |
| 9 Aug 2019 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2019 |
| 9 Aug 2019 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2019 |
| 9 Aug 2019 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2019 |
| 9 Aug 2019 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 13 Sep 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 48.6%, RNs 40.9%; 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 | 19.3% | 15.5% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 3.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.5% | 2.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 4.8% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 17.7% | 16.8% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.8% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 10.5% | 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, state. Legal business name: Division Of Veterans Services.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division of Veterans Services | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 06/18/1992 |
| Division of Veterans Services | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/26/2007 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Vista Hills Healthcare Center | Pocatello | 113 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 17 | 15.0 | — | 17 Dec 2025 |
| Gateway Transitional Care Center | Pocatello | 102 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 34 | 33.3 | — | 24 Jul 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 Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello been cited for?
23 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 Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.9 hours per resident per day against a Idaho median of 3.8 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello?
Ownership type is government, state. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Division of Veterans Services and Division of Veterans Services. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 7 Aug 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 7 Aug 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.