IDAHO STATE VETERANS HOME - POCATELLO
1957 ALVIN RICKEN DRIVE, POCATELLO, ID 83201 · CCN 135132
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Health inspection
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Quality measures
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Staffing
- ★★★★★ 5
Facility
- Ownership type
- Government - State
- Certified beds
- 66
- Avg residents/day
- 53.1
- Phone
- 2082357800
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 | 2025-08-07 | 10 | 8.9 | 9.5 | +1.1 worse |
| 2 | 2024-07-19 | 3 | 7.7 | 9.8 | -4.7 better |
| 3 | 2019-08-09 | 10 | 9.1 | 9.3 | +0.9 worse |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Abuse, neglect, exploitation | 1 |
| Quality of life and care | 1 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 3 |
| Resident rights | 2 |
| Pharmacy service | 2 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 5.10 | 45.5% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 1.62 | 47.6% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 6.07 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 0
- Payment denials
- 0
Inspection citations (23)
- DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2025-08-07 · Health · corrected 2025-09-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0578Honor 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.2025-08-07 · Health · corrected 2025-09-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2025-08-07 · Health · corrected 2025-08-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2025-08-07 · Health · corrected 2025-09-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities2025-08-07 · Health · corrected 2025-09-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2025-08-07 · Health · corrected 2025-09-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-08-07 · Health · corrected 2025-09-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2025-08-07 · Health · corrected 2025-09-09
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.2025-08-07 · Health · corrected 2025-09-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-08-07 · Health · corrected 2025-09-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2024-07-19 · Health · corrected 2024-08-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-07-19 · Health · corrected 2024-08-30
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.2024-07-19 · Health · corrected 2024-08-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2019-08-09 · Health · corrected 2019-09-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2019-08-09 · Health · corrected 2019-09-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2019-08-09 · Health · corrected 2019-09-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.2019-08-09 · Health · corrected 2019-09-13
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.2019-08-09 · Health · corrected 2019-09-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0661Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.2019-08-09 · Health · corrected 2019-09-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2019-08-09 · Health · corrected 2019-09-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2019-08-09 · Health · corrected 2019-09-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2019-08-09 · Health · corrected 2019-09-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2019-08-09 · Health · corrected 2019-09-13
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIVISION OF VETERANS SERVICES | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 1992-06-18 |
| DIVISION OF VETERANS SERVICES | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2007-03-26 |
| DAHLSTROM, JOSIAH | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2014-07-17 |
Other facilities in POCATELLO
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| MONTE VISTA HILLS HEALTHCARE CENTER | ★★★★★ | 113 |
| GATEWAY TRANSITIONAL CARE CENTER | ★★★☆☆ | 88 |
| 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.