Valley Vista Care Center of St Maries
820 Elm Street · St Maries, ID · 83861 · 2082454576
74 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
2 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
62% 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: 2 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.24 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.35 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.53 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 62% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $43,843 |
Inspection citations (17 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D May 8, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected June 12, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 8, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected June 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 8, 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 June 12, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Actual harm · G December 4, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected March 1, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G December 4, 2023 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected March 1, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G December 4, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2023 · 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 January 22, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 4, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 1, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2023 · found via complaint
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected January 22, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2023 · found via complaint
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 1, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected January 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F December 4, 2023 · found via complaint
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 January 22, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F December 4, 2023 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 22, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F December 4, 2023 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected January 22, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F December 4, 2023 · found via complaint
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected January 22, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 22, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F December 4, 2023 · found via complaint
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Corrected January 22, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| December 4, 2023 | Fine | $43,843 |
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 135075 · certified since March 1, 1979. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.