Boundary County Nursing Home
Bonners Ferry, ID · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 135004) · 20 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (208) 267-3141 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Boundary County Nursing Home has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Idaho state average of 3.14. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Boundary County Nursing Home reports 5.74 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 2.25 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.4%.
Boundary County Nursing Home has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Boundary County Nursing Home is a small, for-profit (individual-owned) skilled nursing facility in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has been federally certified since 1967. The facility is licensed for 20 beds and reports an average daily census of 17.9 residents, making it a small community-based operation.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Idaho state average of 3.14. This overall score is built from three component ratings: a health inspection rating of 3 stars, a quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars, and a staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing is reported at 5.74 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 2.25 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.
CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus Facility program, meaning it is not flagged by CMS as persistently underperforming or under increased inspection scrutiny.
There is no indication in the data that this facility is part of a multi-facility chain, and CMS records show no ownership change in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on data from CMS Care Compare; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Idaho state average of 3.14.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 5.74 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 2.25 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 41.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 20 beds with an average daily census of 17.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit individual; the data provided does not indicate it is part of a chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (4 stars), health inspections (3 stars), quality measures (4 stars), and staffing (5 stars), which combine into the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 2082673141 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2082673141 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/135004?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.