Bear Lake Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility
Montpelier, ID · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 135070) · 36 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (208) 847-4441 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bear Lake Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Idaho state average of 3.14. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Bear Lake Memorial reports total nurse hours of 3.74 per resident per day, including 0.93 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.3%.
Bear Lake Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility has no federal fines on record and no payment denials, according to CMS data. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility and it is not listed in CMS's Special Focus program.
About this facility
Bear Lake Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility is a government-owned (city/county) nursing home in Montpelier, Idaho, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since May 1977. The facility has 36 certified beds and an average daily census of 30.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Bear Lake Memorial holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Idaho state average of 3.14. Its component ratings are mixed: the health inspection rating is 3 stars, the quality measure (QM) rating is 5 stars, and the staffing rating is 1 star.
Staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.74, including 0.93 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.3%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility in the supplied data, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for facilities CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection oversight.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the available data. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with Medicare Care Compare or the facility, as ratings and figures are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Idaho state average of 3.14.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours are 3.74 per resident per day, including 0.93 RN hours per resident per day, with 35.3% nursing staff turnover and a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines, $0.00 in total fines, and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is flagged for this facility in the available data, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 36 certified beds with an average daily census of 30.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a government entity (city/county), and no chain affiliation is indicated in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on May 1, 1977.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three components — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 3, 3, 1, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 2088474441 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 2088474441 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/135070?state=ID.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.