Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello

Nursing Home · Pocatello, ID

CMS overall rating 5/5 Government - State

CMS certification number135132

Contact & location

1957 Alvin Ricken Drive
Pocatello, ID 83201
Bannock County
Phone
(208) 235-7800
ZIP code
83201 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
66
Residents per day
52.9 (80% occupied)
Ownership
Government - State
Legal name
Division of Veterans Services
Medicare certified since
November 1, 2007
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Both council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.1
Health inspections★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.7
Staffing★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.1
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 4.1
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay qualityNot rated

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
4.95 (state 4.04 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
1.61 (state 0.86 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.43 (state 0.74 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.91 (state 2.44 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
4.25 (state 3.49 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
48.6 (state 50.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
40.9 (state 40.9 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
August 7, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
10.0 (state 10.2 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
10
Citations on record (3 years)
23 health · 3 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-08-07 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		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-09
2025-08-07 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-09
2025-08-07 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 2025-09-09
2025-08-07 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-08-01
2025-08-07 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-09
2025-08-07 PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-09
2025-08-07 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 · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-09
2025-08-07 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-09
2025-08-07 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 · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-09
2025-08-07 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-09
2024-07-19 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 2024-08-30
2024-07-19 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 2024-08-30
2024-07-19 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.
F0700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-08-30
2019-08-09 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.
F0622 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-09-13
2019-08-09 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-09-13
2019-08-09 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-09-13
2019-08-09 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-09-13
2019-08-09 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 2019-09-13
2019-08-09 Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
F0661 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-09-13
2019-08-09 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 2019-09-13
2019-08-09 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-09-13
2019-08-09 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 2019-09-13
2019-08-09 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-09-13

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

NameRoleSince
Division of Veterans Services (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Dahlstrom, Josiah (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Division of Veterans Services (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello?

Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello has a 5-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 Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello have?

It has 66 certified beds and cares for about 53 residents per day.

Has Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello?

(208) 235-7800. The facility is located at 1957 Alvin Ricken Drive, Pocatello, ID 83201.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.