Nursing homes › Idaho › Monte Vista Hills Healthcare Center
1071 Renee Avenue, Pocatello, ID 83201 · 2082331411 · 113 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with The Ensign Group, a group operating 346 facilities in 17 states. Group record: average rating 3.2/5, 33 abuse citation icons, 9 facilities on the Special Focus list, $7,179,329 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (3.2/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.50 (Idaho median: 3.85). RN hours: 0.56. Weekend total: 3.01. Nursing staff turnover: 46%.
All-time on record: 17 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-17 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Health | corrected 2026-01-21 |
| 2025-12-17 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-21 |
| 2025-12-17 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-21 |
| 2025-12-17 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-21 |
| 2025-12-17 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-21 |
| 2025-12-17 | 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 | Health | corrected 2026-01-21 |
| 2025-12-17 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-21 |
| 2025-12-17 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-21 |
| 2024-07-26 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | F | complaint | corrected 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-07-26 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | complaint | corrected 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-07-26 | 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. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-07-26 | 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. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-07-26 | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-07-26 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-07-26 | Provide 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-07-26 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-08-30 |
| 2024-07-26 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-08-30 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANDERSEN-HARRIS, KRISTA | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/07/2022 |
| BURNAM, SOON | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/09/2024 |
| SOUTH, CLAYTON | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/26/2015 |
| HAWKINS, ISAIAH | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2011 |
| BURNAM, SOON | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/09/2024 |
| FARNSWORTH, STEPHEN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/09/2024 |
| KEETCH, CHAD | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2011 |
| SATO, AMI | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/09/2024 |
| TWOMAGNETS LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2012 |
| ANDERSEN-HARRIS, KRISTA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/07/2022 |
| SOUTH, CLAYTON | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/26/2015 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 135018. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.