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1957 Alvin Ricken Drive Pocatello, ID 83201 · Bannock County

(208) 235-7800

All 4 nursing homes in Pocatello, ID (4 take Medicaid)

Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid 66 certified beds Government

CMS certification number 135132 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare

Ratings come from CMS and are updated monthly; these are from October 2026. Check the latest inspection report and visit in person before you decide.

Is Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record

There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello as of October 2026.

CMS rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall, above the Idaho average of 3.1. Inspectors issued 23 citations in the last three years. CMS reports no fines or payment denials in that time.

Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.

Staffing

Nursing staff spend about 4.87 hours per resident per day at Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello, above the Idaho median of 3.76 (US median: 3.72). About 1.62 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 4.04 hours, 17% below its all-week average. Ask how weekends are staffed. 53.7% of nursing staff left within a year (Idaho median 50.5%).

Nursing care per resident per day 4.87 hours
Above the Idaho median of 3.76 Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and aides combined, from payroll records.
Registered nurse hours 1.62 per resident a day RNs handle assessments, medications and changes in condition.
Weekend nursing care 4.04 hours Per resident a day. A big drop from weekdays can mean thin weekend staffing.
Nursing staff turnover 53.7% a year Share of nursing staff who left over a year. Lower usually means steadier care.
Registered nurse turnover 60% a year Share of registered nurses who left over a year.
Administrators who left 0 in the past year Frequent leadership changes are worth asking about on a visit.

About this nursing home

Certified beds66
Residents per day 53 About 80% of beds filled, on average
OwnershipGovernment - State
Payment acceptedMedicare and Medicaid
Certified sinceNovember 2007
Legal business nameDIVISION OF VETERANS SERVICES

Paying for care at Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello: Medicare and Medicaid

Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Idaho's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.

In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.

Health inspections

The most recent standard inspection was on August 7, 2025 and found 0 deficiencies, plus 10 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 23 citations in the last three years.

Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: 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.

What the inspections found

Over the last three years, inspectors issued 23 citations at Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello across 3 inspection dates, 12 of them from complaint investigations. None were at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels; 23 were "potential for more than minimal harm" (D–F) and 0 were minimal (A–C). The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (6) and resident assessment and care planning (5). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "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" (tag F0578, level F, August 7, 2025). 4 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.

August 7, 2025 · 10 citations · includes complaint inspection

FHonor 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 9, 2025)

EProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 9, 2025)

DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 9, 2025)

DProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 · Complaint inspection · Past Non-Compliance (Aug 1, 2025)

DEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 9, 2025)

DPASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0645 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 9, 2025)

DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 9, 2025)

DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 9, 2025)

DEnsure 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 9, 2025)

DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 9, 2025)

July 19, 2024 · 3 citations · includes complaint inspection

DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 30, 2024)

DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 30, 2024)

DTry 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0700 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 30, 2024)

August 9, 2019 · 10 citations

ENot transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0622 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 13, 2019)

DImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 13, 2019)

DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 13, 2019)

DRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 13, 2019)

DDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 13, 2019)

DEnsure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0661 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 13, 2019)

DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 13, 2019)

DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 13, 2019)

DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 13, 2019)

DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 13, 2019)

Questions to ask on a tour of Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello

  1. CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on August 7, 2025. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
  2. Weekend staffing is 17% below the all-week average. Who is on duty on Saturday nights?
  3. Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
  4. When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?

Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports no fines or payment denials for this home in the last three years.

Rating history

CMS monthOverallInspectionStaffingQuality
October 2026 4/5 3/5 5/5 2/5
August 2026 5/5 3/5 5/5 5/5
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Location

Hospitals near Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello

The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.

  • 0.7 mi
    Portneuf Medical Center Pocatello
    Emergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5
    Median ER visit 3h 32m for patients treated and sent home
  • 22.2 mi
    State Hospital South Blackfoot
    No ER listed in Medicare data
  • 22.6 mi
    Bingham Memorial Hospital Blackfoot
    Emergency room
    Median ER visit 2h 40m for patients treated and sent home

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Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.

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Gateway Transitional Care Center Pocatello · 1.0 mi away ★★★☆☆ Inspection 2/5 · Staffing 3/5 102 beds · Medicaid
Monte Vista Hills Healthcare Center Pocatello · 2.0 mi away ★★★★★ Inspection 4/5 · Staffing 2/5 113 beds · Medicaid
Quinn Meadows Rehabilitation and Care Center Pocatello · 4.0 mi away ★★☆☆☆ Inspection 3/5 · Staffing 1/5 41 beds · Medicaid
Syringa Chalet Nursing Facility Blackfoot · 22.3 mi away ★★★★★ Inspection 4/5 · Staffing 5/5 42 beds · Medicaid
Bingham Memorial Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Blackfoot · 22.6 mi away ★★★★☆ Inspection 3/5 · Staffing — 27 beds · Medicaid

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