MONTE VISTA HILLS HEALTHCARE CENTER
1071 RENEE AVENUE, POCATELLO, ID 83201 · CCN 135018
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★★★ 5
- Health inspection
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Quality measures
- ★★★★★ 5
- Staffing
- ★★★☆☆ 3
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 113
- Avg residents/day
- 56.3
- Phone
- 2082331411
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 | 2025-12-17 | 8 | 8.9 | 9.5 | -0.9 better |
| 2 | 2024-07-26 | 9 | 7.7 | 9.8 | +1.3 worse |
| 3 | 2019-07-26 | 0 | 9.1 | 9.3 | -9.1 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Quality of life and care | 3 |
| Resident rights | 1 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 2 |
| Pharmacy service | 2 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.92 | 47.3% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.73 | 45.5% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 3.64 | — |
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 (17)
- DF0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.2025-12-17 · Health · corrected 2026-01-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-12-17 · Health · corrected 2026-01-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-12-17 · Health · corrected 2026-01-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2025-12-17 · Health · corrected 2026-01-21
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.2025-12-17 · Health · corrected 2026-01-21
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.2025-12-17 · Health · corrected 2026-01-21
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.2025-12-17 · Health · corrected 2026-01-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.2025-12-17 · Health · corrected 2026-01-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0578Honor 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.2024-07-26 · Health · corrected 2024-08-30
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.2024-07-26 · Health · corrected 2024-08-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-07-26 · Health · corrected 2024-08-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.2024-07-26 · Health · corrected 2024-08-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-07-26 · Health · corrected 2024-08-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0761Ensure 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.2024-07-26 · Health · corrected 2024-08-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.2024-07-26 · Health · corrected 2024-08-30
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.2024-07-26 · Health · corrected 2024-08-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-07-26 · Health · corrected 2024-08-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PENNANT HEALTHCARE LLC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2012-08-21 |
| THE ENSIGN GROUP INC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2012-03-01 |
| TWOMAGNETS LLC | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2012-03-01 |
| ANDERSEN-HARRIS, KRISTA | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2022-11-07 |
| SOUTH, CLAYTON | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2015-08-26 |
| HAWKINS, ISAIAH | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2011-03-01 |
| BURNAM, SOON | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2024-09-09 |
| FARNSWORTH, STEPHEN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2024-09-09 |
| KEETCH, CHAD | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2011-03-01 |
| SATO, AMI | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2024-09-09 |
Other facilities in POCATELLO
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| IDAHO STATE VETERANS HOME - POCATELLO | ★★★★☆ | 66 |
| 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.