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SYRINGA CHALET NURSING FACILITY

700 EAST ALICE STREET, BLACKFOOT, ID 83221
Score: 89 / 100

Among nursing homes in Idaho, Syringa Chalet Nursing Facility stands out with an A grade and a score of 89 out of 100. It ranks in the 88th percentile statewide, reflecting consistently high performance across CMS quality metrics.

Syringa Chalet Nursing Facility provides above-average staffing with 5.60 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent inspections identified 22 deficiencies at Syringa Chalet 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 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 20 / 20 pts
5 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 5.60 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.19 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.31 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 4.10 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 5.10 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.60 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

22
Total Deficiencies
Jan 21, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 22 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0584 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for d
    Jan 21, 2026 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0628 Severity D
    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
    Jan 21, 2026 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0655 Severity D
    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
    Jan 21, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Jan 21, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0695 Severity D
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    Jan 21, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care 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 1.2% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 5.0% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 89.7% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 3.7% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 9.7% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 1.5% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 4.2% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $13,923

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 89 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

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

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

Facility Details

Ownership
Government - State
Certified Beds
42
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jan 21, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
8