Power County Skilled Nursing Facility
510 Roosevelt Street · American Falls, ID · 83211 · 2082263200
21 certified beds For profit - Corporation Hospital-based
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.53 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.89 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.64 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (36 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2025
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected July 4, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F May 30, 2025
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected July 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 30, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected July 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F May 30, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2025
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 4, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2025
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 July 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected July 4, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected July 4, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected July 4, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2025
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 July 4, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F May 30, 2025
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected July 4, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F May 30, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 4, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2025
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected July 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F May 30, 2025
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected July 4, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 4, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected July 4, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected August 16, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2024
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected August 16, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F July 12, 2024
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.
Corrected August 16, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected August 16, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2024
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected August 16, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 16, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected August 16, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected August 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 135066 · certified since May 1, 1976. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.