Bear Lake Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility
164 South Fifth Street · Montpelier, ID · 83254 · 2088474441
36 certified beds Government - City/county Hospital-based
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.56 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.85 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.01 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 43% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (22 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2026
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected March 20, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2026
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected March 20, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2026
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.
Corrected March 20, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2026
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected March 20, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2026
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.
Corrected March 20, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2026
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected March 20, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected March 20, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2026
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.
Corrected March 20, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F February 19, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 20, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 20, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 19, 2026
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected March 20, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected October 23, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected October 23, 2024 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G June 20, 2019
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected July 31, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 20, 2019
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected July 31, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 20, 2019
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected July 31, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 20, 2019
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 31, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 20, 2019
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected July 31, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E June 20, 2019
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 31, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 20, 2019
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.
Corrected July 31, 2019 · Nursing and Physician Services
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 135070 · certified since May 1, 1977. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.