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Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello

1957 Alvin Ricken Drive, Pocatello, ID 83201

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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $7,679

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $7,654
  • Average State Price: $7,280
  • Average National Price: $7,508


  • Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello Description

    Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello is a community that offers nursing care and is located in Pocatello, Idaho. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 8.9 out of 10 making it the 3rd highest rated community in the city out of 1 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 5 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Nursing Home

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    Community Reviews

    8.9
    Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 13 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 4 out of 11 communities in Pocatello
  • Ranking in State: 59 out of 224 communities in ID


  • Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Review Summary:

    • A reviewer humorously updated their review after a fun exchange, indicating a positive interaction.
    • One individual, retired from local law enforcement and with a history of volunteering, expressed a keen interest in volunteering to serve veterans.
    • An employee shared their love for working at the facility, highlighting a positive work environment.
    • A visitor praised Debbie Harmon for her exceptional friendliness and knowledge, recommending the place for veterans in need of services.
    • The care provided at the facility was lauded by a friend of a resident, Dan VerWolf USMC, showcasing the quality of care given to veterans.
    • The spouse of a resident expressed gratitude for the excellent care their husband receives, affirming it as a great place for veterans.
    • A family member appreciated the staff's efforts in facilitating family time for their father, Boyd Henderson, emphasizing the staff's dedication to veterans' health and well-being.
    • The facility was praised for being an excellent place to work and live, with a special mention of a phenomenal volunteer program and a core commitment to caring for America's heroes.


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    Community Amenities

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    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 5
    Health inspection rating: 4
    Staffing rating: 5
    Quality measure rating: 2
    Long-term quality measure rating: 2


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Nov. 1, 2007
    Ownership type: Government
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 66
    Total current residents: 52
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Both


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 0
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 2
    Total cost of fines: $1637


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2017-03-13 2017-04-11 D Egress Deficiencies Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
    2017-03-13 2017-04-11 D Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2019-08-09 2019-09-13 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    2019-08-09 2019-09-13 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    2019-08-09 2019-09-13 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    2019-08-09 2019-09-13 E Resident Rights Deficiencies 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.
    2019-08-09 2019-09-13 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    2019-08-09 2019-09-13 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
    2019-08-09 2019-09-13 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2019-08-09 2019-09-13 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2019-08-09 2019-09-13 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    2019-08-09 2019-09-13 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2021-08-17 2021-09-22 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    2018-03-08 2018-03-26 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
    2018-03-08 2018-03-26 D Administration Deficiencies Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
    2016-12-01 2017-01-10 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.
    2016-12-01 2017-01-10 F Administration Deficiencies Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies quarterly, and develop corrective plans of action.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2020-06-24 $5,330
    2020-06-24 $3,465
    2021-11-29 $650
    2022-02-28 $987

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Pocatello which is 1.7 miles away and has a population of 54,441 (large town).
    • The average income is $57,203, which is average compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 77
      • Low Temperature: 23
      • Average Temperature: 49.9
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 83 days of rain, 63 days of snow and 218 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 0.8 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 5.2 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 1.25 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 1.8 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 1.33 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 76.93 years old, which is low compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 196.0, Moderate Days 66.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 1.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Albertsons
    1.5 miles away
    Power Food Equipment
    1.6 miles away
    Ridley's Family Market
    2.3 miles away
    Fred Meyer
    2.6 miles away
    Idaho Grocery Outlet
    2.6 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Franklin Middle School
    0.5 miles away
    Hospital Way at Safe Haven
    0.5 miles away
    ISU Performing Arts
    0.5 miles away
    Terry at University Drive
    0.6 miles away
    Hospital Way at Goldfield
    0.6 miles away

    Banks

    ISU Federal Credit Union
    1.1 miles away
    Rails West Federal Credit Union
    1.7 miles away
    Wells Fargo
    1.8 miles away
    Citizens Community Bank
    1.8 miles away
    U.S. Bank
    1.9 miles away

    Hospitals

    Portneuf Medical Center
    0.6 miles away
    Power County Hospital District
    22.7 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Shaver Pharmacy and Compounding
    1.5 miles away
    Maag Prescription and Medical Supply
    1.9 miles away
    Walgreens
    2.9 miles away

    Dentists

    Family Dentistry
    0.6 miles away
    Center for Dental Excellence
    3.1 miles away
    Aspen Dentist
    4.2 miles away

    Parks

    Bartz Field
    0.5 miles away
    Cadet Field
    0.8 miles away
    Restlawn Memorial Gardens
    0.9 miles away
    The Quad
    1.0 miles away
    Bonneville Park
    1.0 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    Westwood Mall
    2.5 miles away
    Pine Ridge Mall
    4.2 miles away

    Culture

    Stephens Performing Arts Center (PAC)
    0.4 miles away
    Amphitheater
    4.1 miles away
    Palace Playhouse
    4.8 miles away

    Restaurants

    Jakers
    1.1 miles away
    Cafe Tuscano
    1.1 miles away
    Pizza Hut
    1.1 miles away
    Buddy's Italian Restaurant
    1.5 miles away
    Oliver's
    1.5 miles away

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