Valley Vista Care Center of Sandpoint
Nursing Home · Sandpoint, ID
CMS certification number135055
Contact & location
220 South Division AveSandpoint, ID 83864
Bonner County
- Phone
- (208) 265-4514
- ZIP code
- 83864 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 73
- Residents per day
- 67.3 (92% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Valley Vista Care Corporation
- Medicare certified since
- July 1, 1973
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.47 (state 4.04 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.54 (state 0.86 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.79 (state 0.74 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 3.13 (state 2.44 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 4.18 (state 3.49 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 64.1 (state 50.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 25.0 (state 40.9 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- June 27, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 14.0 (state 10.2 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 14
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 29 health · 19 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-27 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-31 |
| 2025-06-27 | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. F0809 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-31 |
| 2025-06-27 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-31 |
| 2025-06-27 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-31 |
| 2025-06-27 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-31 |
| 2025-06-27 | 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. F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-31 |
| 2025-06-27 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-31 |
| 2025-06-27 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. F0627 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-31 |
| 2025-06-27 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-31 |
| 2025-06-27 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-31 |
| 2025-06-27 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-31 |
| 2025-06-27 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-31 |
| 2025-06-27 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-31 |
| 2025-06-27 | Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws. F0839 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-31 |
| 2024-05-06 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-06-21 |
| 2024-05-06 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-06-21 |
| 2024-05-06 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly F0868 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-21 |
| 2024-05-06 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. F0947 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-21 |
| 2024-05-06 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-21 |
| 2024-05-06 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-21 |
| 2024-05-06 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-21 |
| 2024-05-06 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-21 |
| 2024-05-06 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-21 |
| 2024-05-06 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-21 |
| 2024-05-06 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. F0676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-21 |
| 2024-05-06 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-21 |
| 2024-05-06 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-21 |
| 2024-05-06 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-21 |
| 2019-01-31 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-03-07 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
1 penalty in the last three years, including $40,918 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-06 | Fine | $40,918 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Lambert, Michael (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Meza, Michael (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Cowin, William (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Goodall, Tom (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hayes, Donna (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| McGreal, Heidi (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Powell, Sabrina (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ryan, Doug (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Spooner, Claudia (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wilks, Kasey (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Woodin, Cheri (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lloyd, Charles (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lambert, Michael (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Meza, Michael (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valley Vista Care Corporation (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Valley Vista Care Center of Sandpoint?
Valley Vista Care Center of Sandpoint has a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Idaho.
How many beds does Valley Vista Care Center of Sandpoint have?
It has 73 certified beds and cares for about 67 residents per day.
Has Valley Vista Care Center of Sandpoint been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $40,918 in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Valley Vista Care Center of Sandpoint?
(208) 265-4514. The facility is located at 220 South Division Ave, Sandpoint, ID 83864.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.