Bear Lake Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility
Nursing Home · Montpelier, ID
CMS certification number135070
Contact & location
164 South Fifth StreetMontpelier, ID 83254
Bear Lake County
- Phone
- (208) 847-4441
- ZIP code
- 83254 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 36
- Residents per day
- 30.4 (84% occupied)
- Ownership
- Government - City/county
- Legal name
- Bear Lake County Memorial Hospital
- Medicare certified since
- May 1, 1977
- 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
- 3.74 (state 4.04 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.93 (state 0.86 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.57 (state 0.74 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.24 (state 2.44 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.13 (state 3.49 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 35.3 (state 50.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 40.0 (state 40.9 · U.S. 42.9)%
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- February 19, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 13.0 (state 10.2 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 22 health · 20 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-19 | 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 |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-20 |
| 2026-02-19 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. F0552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-20 |
| 2026-02-19 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-20 |
| 2026-02-19 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-20 |
| 2026-02-19 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-20 |
| 2026-02-19 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-20 |
| 2026-02-19 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-20 |
| 2026-02-19 | 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. F0727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-20 |
| 2026-02-19 | Post nurse staffing information every day. F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-20 |
| 2026-02-19 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-20 |
| 2026-02-19 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-20 |
| 2026-02-19 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-20 |
| 2026-02-19 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-20 |
| 2024-10-03 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-23 |
| 2024-10-03 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-23 |
| 2019-06-20 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2019-07-31 |
| 2019-06-20 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-07-31 |
| 2019-06-20 | 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. F0727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-07-31 |
| 2019-06-20 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. F0568 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-07-31 |
| 2019-06-20 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-07-31 |
| 2019-06-20 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-07-31 |
| 2019-06-20 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-07-31 |
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
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Beck, Cheryl (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 10% | |
| Culver, Craig (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 10% | |
| Johnson, Merri (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 10% | |
| Rasmussen, Vaughn (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 10% | |
| Transtrum, Emily (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 10% | |
| Hunt, Arel (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Jacobson, Trevor (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Harris, Mark (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hunt, Arel (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Jacobson, Trevor (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Passey, Cordell (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Crane, Leslie (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hunt, Arel (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bear Lake County Memorial Hospital (organization) | Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bear Lake County Memorial Hospital (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hunt, Arel (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Jacobson, Trevor (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Bear Lake Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility?
Bear Lake Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility has a 3-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 Bear Lake Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility have?
It has 36 certified beds and cares for about 30 residents per day.
Has Bear Lake Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Bear Lake Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility?
(208) 847-4441. The facility is located at 164 South Fifth Street, Montpelier, ID 83254.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.