Valley Vista Care Center of Sandpoint
220 South Division Ave · Sandpoint, ID · 83864 · 2082654514
73 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
68% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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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: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.48 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.60 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.11 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 68% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $40,918 |
Inspection citations (29 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected July 31, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 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 July 31, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2025 · found via complaint
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 July 31, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected July 31, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected July 31, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E June 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected July 31, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected July 31, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected July 31, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected July 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected July 31, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E June 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Corrected July 31, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E June 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 31, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.
Corrected July 31, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E June 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 31, 2025 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected June 21, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G May 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 21, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected June 21, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected June 21, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected June 21, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected June 21, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected June 21, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected June 21, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected June 21, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 21, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected June 21, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| May 6, 2024 | Fine | $40,918 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 135055 · certified since July 1, 1973. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.