Gateway Transitional Care Center
Pocatello, ID · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 135011) · 102 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (208) 478-3333 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Gateway Transitional Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Idaho state average of 3.14. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Gateway Transitional Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.76 hours per resident per day, including 0.83 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.0%.
Gateway Transitional Care Center has no federal fines on record and zero payment denials reported by CMS. There is no CMS abuse icon or Special Focus status flagged for this facility.
About this facility
Gateway Transitional Care Center is a for-profit nursing home in Pocatello, Idaho, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since 1967. The facility is licensed for 102 beds and serves an average of 85.5 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Gateway Transitional Care Center holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, placing it at the state average for Idaho (3.14). Its individual CMS ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 out of 5, quality measure (QM) rating of 5 out of 5, and staffing rating of 3 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.76, including 0.83 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility, with zero payment denials reported.
Gateway Transitional Care Center is part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.2. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the existing operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the full inspection record directly on Care Compare for the most current details.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Gateway Transitional Care Center has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Idaho state average of 3.14.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.76 hours per resident per day, including 0.83 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 and 50.0% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines and zero payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 102 beds and has an average of 85.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.2.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification in 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure (QM) performance; Gateway scores 3, 2, 3, and 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at (208) 478-3333 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not include tour details; contact the facility at (208) 478-3333 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest inspection and rating details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/135011?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.