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VALLEY VISTA CARE CENTER OF ST MARIES

820 ELM STREET, ST MARIES, ID 83861
Score: 19 / 100

With a score of 19/100, Valley Vista Care Center Of St Maries ranks in the bottom tier of Idaho nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

Valley Vista Care Center Of St Maries provides above-average staffing with 4.19 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent inspections identified 26 deficiencies at Valley Vista Care Center Of St Maries. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 4 / 20 pts
1 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.19 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.48 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.85 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.86 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.71 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.34 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

26
Total Deficiencies
Dec 3, 2023
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 26 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0600 Severity G
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Dec 3, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0610 Severity G
    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    Dec 3, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity G
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Dec 3, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0727 Severity F
    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.
    Dec 3, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Dec 3, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary 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 3.6% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 1.6% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 32.2% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 4.6% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 18.9% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 4.0% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 18.0% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $43,843

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 19 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 1★ → 4 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -4 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
74
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Dec 4, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
0