B

IDAHO STATE VETERANS HOME - POCATELLO

1957 ALVIN RICKEN DRIVE, POCATELLO, ID 83201
Score: 79 / 100

With a score of 79/100 and a B grade, Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello is a well-regarded option in Pocatello, Idaho. The facility performs above average in most CMS categories, placing it in the 75th percentile statewide.

Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello provides above-average staffing with 5.10 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent inspections identified 23 deficiencies at Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 32 / 40 pts
4 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 20 / 20 pts
5 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 5.10 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.62 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.47 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 3.01 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.19 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 1.25 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

23
Total Deficiencies
Aug 6, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 23 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0578 Severity F
    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and
    Aug 6, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity E
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Aug 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0550 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    Aug 6, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0600 Severity D
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Aug 6, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0641 Severity D
    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    Aug 6, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning 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 6.8% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 3.5% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 10.2% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 13.0% 14.0% Average
Excessive weight loss 2.2% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 26.4% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of B is based on a score of 79 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)

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

Facility Details

Ownership
Government - State
Certified Beds
66
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Aug 6, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
10