Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello
1957 Alvin Ricken Drive · Pocatello, ID · 83201 · 2082357800
66 certified beds Government - State
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.03 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.67 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.32 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 44% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (23 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected September 9, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F August 7, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected September 9, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected August 1, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected September 9, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025 · found via complaint
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected September 9, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 9, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected September 9, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025 · found via complaint
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 September 9, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 9, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 19, 2024
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.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 9, 2019
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected September 13, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 9, 2019
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 13, 2019 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 9, 2019
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected September 13, 2019 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E August 9, 2019
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.
Corrected September 13, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 9, 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 September 13, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 9, 2019
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected September 13, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 9, 2019
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 13, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 9, 2019
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 13, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 9, 2019
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 13, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 9, 2019
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 13, 2019 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 135132 · certified since November 1, 2007. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.