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BEAR LAKE MEMORIAL SKILLED NURSING FACILITY

164 SOUTH FIFTH STREET, MONTPELIER, ID 83254
Score: 96 / 100

Among nursing homes in Idaho, Bear Lake Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility stands out with an A grade and a score of 96 out of 100. It ranks in the 99th percentile statewide, reflecting consistently high performance across CMS quality metrics.

Bear Lake Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility provides above-average staffing with 4.21 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent inspections identified 25 deficiencies at Bear Lake Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 25 / 25 pts
5 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.21 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.03 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.72 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.46 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.67 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.78 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

25
Total Deficiencies
Oct 2, 2024
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 25 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0756 Severity D
    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in develo
    Oct 2, 2024 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0881 Severity D
    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
    Oct 2, 2024 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0686 Severity G
    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    Jun 19, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity E
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Jun 19, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0727 Severity E
    Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
    Jun 19, 2019 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 0.0% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 2.2% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 29.7% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 5.4% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 13.6% 14.0% Average
Excessive weight loss 3.3% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 29.2% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 96 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 5★ → 25 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Government - City/county
Certified Beds
36
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Oct 2, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
2