B86

IDAHO STATE VETERANS HOME - POCATELLO

Grade B 86/100 composite score

Government - State

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
4/5
Health Insp.
3/5
Quality
4/5
Staffing
5/5
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

66

Ownership

Government - State

Total Fines

None

Last Survey

N/A

1957 ALVIN RICKEN DRIVE, POCATELLO, ID 83201
2082357800

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Staffing Hours & Turnover

Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)

RN
1.93h
LPN
0.55h
CNA
3.58h
Total
6.07h
Facility
State Average

Turnover Rates

RN Turnover
N/A
Total Nurse Turnover
N/A
Admin Turnover
N/A

Ownership

DIVISION OF VETERANS SERVICES

Organization5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Jun 1992

100%

DIVISION OF VETERANS SERVICES

OrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Mar 2007

DAHLSTROM, JOSIAH

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jul 2014

Penalties & Fines

No penalties or fines on record.

Health Inspection Deficiencies (23)

August 7, 2025Health10 deficiencies
0578FMinimal harm, Widespread

Honor 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.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 9, 2025
0641DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 9, 2025
0761DMinimal harm, Isolated

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.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 9, 2025
0645DMinimal harm, Isolated

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 9, 2025
0550DMinimal harm, Isolated

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 9, 2025
0600DMinimal harm, Isolated

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 1, 2025
0656DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 9, 2025
0684EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 9, 2025
0755DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 9, 2025
0880DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 9, 2025
July 19, 2024Health3 deficiencies
0700DMinimal harm, Isolated

Try 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.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 30, 2024
0609DMinimal harm, Isolated

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 30, 2024
0684DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 30, 2024
August 9, 2019Health10 deficiencies
0580DMinimal harm, Isolated

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 13, 2019
0609DMinimal harm, Isolated

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 13, 2019
0610DMinimal harm, Isolated

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 13, 2019
0684DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 13, 2019
0689DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 13, 2019
0695DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 13, 2019
0880DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 13, 2019
0622EMinimal harm, Pattern

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 13, 2019
0657DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 13, 2019
0661DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 13, 2019

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CareGrader rating for IDAHO STATE VETERANS HOME - POCATELLO?

IDAHO STATE VETERANS HOME - POCATELLO in POCATELLO, Idaho has a CareGrader grade of B (Good), with a composite score of 86.3 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.

What is the CMS star rating for IDAHO STATE VETERANS HOME - POCATELLO?

IDAHO STATE VETERANS HOME - POCATELLO has an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 3/5, and a staffing rating of 5/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.

How many health deficiencies does IDAHO STATE VETERANS HOME - POCATELLO have?

IDAHO STATE VETERANS HOME - POCATELLO has 23 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.

How many beds does IDAHO STATE VETERANS HOME - POCATELLO have?

IDAHO STATE VETERANS HOME - POCATELLO has 66 certified beds with approximately 53 current residents (80% occupancy). The facility is located at 1957 ALVIN RICKEN DRIVE, POCATELLO, Idaho 83201. It is a government - state facility.

Data Disclaimer

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