GATEWAY TRANSITIONAL CARE CENTER
527 MEMORIAL DRIVE, POCATELLO, ID 83201 · CCN 135011
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Health inspection
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Quality measures
- ★★★★★ 5
- Staffing
- ★★★☆☆ 3
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 88
- Avg residents/day
- 81.9
- Phone
- 2084783333
Inspection history vs Idaho & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Idaho avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-07-24 | 15 | 8.9 | 9.5 | +6.1 worse |
| 2 | 2024-07-11 | 12 | 7.7 | 9.8 | +4.3 worse |
| 3 | 2019-04-12 | 7 | 9.1 | 9.3 | -2.1 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Quality of life and care | 3 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 3 |
| Nursing and physician services | 2 |
| Resident rights | 2 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 2 |
| Pharmacy service | 2 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.75 | 53.1% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.71 | 25.0% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 3.19 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 0
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- THE ENSIGN GROUP
- Facilities in chain
- 329
- Chain avg overall
- 3.20 / 5
Inspection citations (34)
- DF0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.2025-07-24 · Health · corrected 2025-08-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2025-07-24 · Health · corrected 2025-08-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2025-07-24 · Health · corrected 2025-08-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2025-07-24 · Health · corrected 2025-08-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2025-07-24 · Health · corrected 2025-08-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-07-24 · Health · corrected 2025-08-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-07-24 · Health · corrected 2025-08-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2025-07-24 · Health · corrected 2025-08-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.2025-07-24 · Health · corrected 2025-08-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0728Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.2025-07-24 · Health · corrected 2025-08-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2025-07-24 · Health · corrected 2025-08-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0761Ensure 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.2025-07-24 · Health · corrected 2025-08-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-07-24 · Health · corrected 2025-08-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.2025-07-24 · Health · corrected 2025-08-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-07-24 · Health · corrected 2025-08-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.2024-07-11 · Health · corrected 2024-08-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2024-07-11 · Health · corrected 2024-08-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-07-11 · Health · corrected 2024-08-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-07-11 · Health · corrected 2024-08-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2024-07-11 · Health · corrected 2024-08-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0700Try 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.2024-07-11 · Health · corrected 2024-08-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0732Post nurse staffing information every day.2024-07-11 · Health · corrected 2024-08-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.2024-07-11 · Health · corrected 2024-08-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0761Ensure 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.2024-07-11 · Health · corrected 2024-08-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-07-11 · Health · corrected 2024-08-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-07-11 · Health · corrected 2024-08-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0909Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.2024-07-11 · Health · corrected 2024-08-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.2019-04-12 · Health · corrected 2019-05-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0585Honor 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.2019-04-12 · Health · corrected 2019-05-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2019-04-12 · Health · corrected 2019-05-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.2019-04-12 · Health · corrected 2019-05-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2019-04-12 · Health · corrected 2019-05-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2019-04-12 · Health · corrected 2019-05-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2019-04-12 · Health · corrected 2019-05-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PENNANT HEALTHCARE LLC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2006-10-01 |
| THE ENSIGN GROUP INC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2006-10-01 |
| MONTEATH, GAVIN | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2019-08-09 |
| FARNSWORTH, STEPHEN | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2018-07-27 |
| HOOPES, TYLER | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2019-08-23 |
| BURNAM, SOON | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2006-10-01 |
| FITCH, CRAIG | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2020-01-01 |
| MONTEATH, GAVIN | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2019-08-09 |
Other facilities in POCATELLO
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| MONTE VISTA HILLS HEALTHCARE CENTER | ★★★★★ | 113 |
| IDAHO STATE VETERANS HOME - POCATELLO | ★★★★☆ | 66 |
| QUINN MEADOWS REHABILITATION AND CARE CENTER | ★★★☆☆ | 41 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.