nursing home in Pocatello, ID
Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello
1957 Alvin Ricken Drive, Pocatello, ID 83201 · (208) 235-7800
★★★★★5
Much above average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★3
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★5
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello at a glance
Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello is a 66-bed government nursing home in Pocatello, Idaho (Bannock County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Idaho average of 3.2.
Residents receive about 4.9 hours of nursing care per day (1.6 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (August 7, 2025) found 10 health citations. The Idaho average is 10.3.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 48.6% per year (state average 50.3%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Government - State
- Beds
- 66
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- November 1, 2007
- Resident/family council
- Both
- County
- Bannock County
- CMS Certification Number
- 135132
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Idaho avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Average |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Idaho avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.95 hrs | 4.04 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.61 hrs | 0.86 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.91 hrs | 2.44 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.25 hrs | 3.49 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 48.6% | 50.3% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 40.9% | 41% | 42.9% | Average |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Idaho avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 10 | 10 | 9 | Worse |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 10 | 6 | 3 | Worse |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 45 | 63.1 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Idaho avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $13,374 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Idaho avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 66 | 76 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 53 | 57 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 80.2% | 76.3% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Idaho avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 4.5% | 3% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 4.8% | 3.2% | 4.6% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 10.5% | 20.1% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0.5% | 2% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 3.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 19.3% | 15.6% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 17.7% | 16.1% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 2.1% | 5.2% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 12% | 15.1% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 22.3% | 16.3% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 24.9% | 22.1% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 96.2% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 97.3% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Idaho avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 4.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 60.9% | 86.5% | 79.8% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 87.3% | 91.2% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 23 health deficiencies and 4 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 7, 2025 Fire safety | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0291 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 31, 2026 |
| August 7, 2025 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 31, 2026 |
| August 7, 2025 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 31, 2026 |
| August 7, 2025 Complaint | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 9, 2025 |
| August 7, 2025 Complaint | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 9, 2025 |
| August 7, 2025 Complaint | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0645 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 9, 2025 |
| August 7, 2025 Complaint | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 9, 2025 |
| August 7, 2025 Complaint | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 1, 2025 |
| August 7, 2025 Complaint | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 9, 2025 |
| August 7, 2025 Complaint | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 9, 2025 |
| August 7, 2025 Complaint | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 9, 2025 |
| August 7, 2025 Complaint | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 9, 2025 |
| August 7, 2025 Complaint | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 9, 2025 |
| July 19, 2024 Fire safety | Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0927 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 17, 2024 |
| July 19, 2024 Complaint | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 30, 2024 |
| July 19, 2024 Standard | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0700 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 30, 2024 |
| July 19, 2024 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 30, 2024 |
| August 9, 2019 Standard | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0622 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 13, 2019 |
| August 9, 2019 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 13, 2019 |
| August 9, 2019 Standard | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0661 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 13, 2019 |
| August 9, 2019 Standard | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 13, 2019 |
| August 9, 2019 Standard | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 13, 2019 |
| August 9, 2019 Standard | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 13, 2019 |
| August 9, 2019 Standard | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 13, 2019 |
| August 9, 2019 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 13, 2019 |
| August 9, 2019 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 13, 2019 |
| August 9, 2019 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 13, 2019 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIVISION OF VETERANS SERVICES Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 06/18/1992 |
| DAHLSTROM, JOSIAH Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/17/2014 |
| DIVISION OF VETERANS SERVICES Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/26/2007 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello's rating?
Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Idaho nursing homes is 3.2 stars.
How many inspection citations did Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 10 citations, compared with a Idaho average of 10.3. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello?
It is government - state. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello and how do I contact it?
Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello is at 1957 Alvin Ricken Drive, Pocatello, ID 83201. Phone: (208) 235-7800.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.