Valley Vista Care Center of Sandpoint
220 SOUTH DIVISION AVE, SANDPOINT, ID 83864 · CCN 135055
Ratings
- Overall
- ★☆☆☆☆ 1
- Health inspection
- ★☆☆☆☆ 1
- Quality measures
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Staffing
- ★★★★☆ 4
Facility
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 73
- Avg residents/day
- 58.1
- Phone
- 2082654514
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 | 2025-06-27 | 14 | 8.9 | 9.5 | +5.1 worse |
| 2 | 2024-05-06 | 14 | 7.7 | 9.8 | +6.3 worse |
| 3 | 2019-01-31 | 2 | 9.1 | 9.3 | -7.1 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Quality of life and care | 1 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 3 |
| Resident rights | 5 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 2 |
| Pharmacy service | 1 |
| Administration | 1 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 4.24 | 62.8% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.64 | 25.0% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 4.50 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $40,918
- Number of fines
- 1
- Number of penalties
- 1
- Payment denials
- 0
Inspection citations (30)1 immediate jeopardy1 actual harm
- DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2025-06-27 · Health · corrected 2025-07-31
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.2025-06-27 · Health · corrected 2025-07-31
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0584Honor 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.2025-06-27 · Health · corrected 2025-07-31
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0627Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.2025-06-27 · Health · corrected 2025-07-31
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.2025-06-27 · Health · corrected 2025-07-31
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2025-06-27 · Health · corrected 2025-07-31
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 admitted2025-06-27 · Health · corrected 2025-07-31
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2025-06-27 · Health · corrected 2025-07-31
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.2025-06-27 · Health · corrected 2025-07-31
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.2025-06-27 · Health · corrected 2025-07-31
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0809Ensure 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.2025-06-27 · Health · corrected 2025-07-31
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-06-27 · Health · corrected 2025-07-31
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0839Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.2025-06-27 · Health · corrected 2025-07-31
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-06-27 · Health · corrected 2025-07-31
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2024-05-06 · Health · corrected 2024-06-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.2024-05-06 · Health · corrected 2024-06-21
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.2024-05-06 · Health · corrected 2024-06-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.2024-05-06 · Health · corrected 2024-06-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- JF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2024-05-06 · Health · corrected 2024-06-21
Immediate jeopardy
- DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2024-05-06 · Health · corrected 2024-06-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2024-05-06 · Health · corrected 2024-06-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.2024-05-06 · Health · corrected 2024-06-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-05-06 · Health · corrected 2024-06-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-05-06 · Health · corrected 2024-06-21
Actual harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2024-05-06 · Health · corrected 2024-06-21
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.2024-05-06 · Health · corrected 2024-06-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly2024-05-06 · Health · corrected 2024-06-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.2024-05-06 · Health · corrected 2024-06-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0886Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.2023-03-14 · Health · corrected 2023-04-11
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.2019-01-31 · Health · corrected 2019-03-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VALLEY VISTA CARE CORPORATION | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 1999-12-30 |
| LAMBERT, MICHAEL | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2022-06-01 |
| MEZA, MICHAEL | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2018-01-01 |
| COWIN, WILLIAM | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2016-08-03 |
| GOODALL, TOM | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2021-06-30 |
| HAYES, DONNA | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2021-06-30 |
| MCGREAL, HEIDI | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 1998-10-26 |
| POWELL, SABRINA | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2024-06-30 |
| RYAN, DOUG | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2020-06-30 |
| SPOONER, CLAUDIA | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2013-06-30 |
| WILKS, KASEY | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 1999-03-15 |
| WOODIN, CHERI | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2019-06-30 |
| LLOYD, CHARLES | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2019-06-17 |
Other facilities in SANDPOINT
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| LIFE CARE CENTER OF SANDPOINT | ★★☆☆☆ | 124 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.