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1957 Alvin Ricken Drive, Pocatello, ID 83201 · 2082357800 · 66 certified beds
CMS lists no chain affiliation for this facility. Ownership type on record: Government - State.
Total nurse staffing: 4.95 (Idaho median: 3.85). RN hours: 1.61. Weekend total: 4.25. Nursing staff turnover: 49%.
All-time on record: 23 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-07 | 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. | F | complaint | corrected 2025-09-09 |
| 2025-08-07 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-09-09 |
| 2025-08-07 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-09-09 |
| 2025-08-07 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-08-07 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-09-09 |
| 2025-08-07 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | complaint | corrected 2025-09-09 |
| 2025-08-07 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-09-09 |
| 2025-08-07 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-09-09 |
| 2025-08-07 | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-09-09 |
| 2025-08-07 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-09-09 |
| 2024-07-19 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-07-19 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-07-19 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-30 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIVISION OF VETERANS SERVICES | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 06/18/1992 |
| DIVISION OF VETERANS SERVICES | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/26/2007 |
| DAHLSTROM, JOSIAH | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/17/2014 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 135132. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.