Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello
Pocatello, ID · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 135132) · 66 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (208) 235-7800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello holds a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Idaho state average of 3.14. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello reports total nurse staffing of about 4.95 hours per resident per day, including roughly 1.61 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 48.6%.
Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello has no federal fines on record, with zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials. CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello is a state government-owned nursing home in Pocatello, Bannock County, Idaho, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since November 2007. The facility is certified for 66 beds and has an average daily census of 52.9 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the Idaho state average of 3.14. The rating is composed of a health inspection rating of 3 stars, a quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars, and a staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of approximately 4.95 hours per resident per day, including about 1.61 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 48.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show zero federal fines (num_fines: 0, total_fines: $0.00) for this facility, meaning there are no federal fines on record. There are also no payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is present in this data for this facility.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the data provided, and there has been no ownership change reported within the last 12 months.
Families should verify current details and review the full inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS data is updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the Idaho state average of 3.14.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.95 hours per resident per day, with about 1.61 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing turnover rate of 48.6%. Its staffing star rating is 5 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines and $0.00 in total fines, with no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided shows no abuse icon and no Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 66 beds with an average daily population of 52.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by the State of Idaho (government ownership); the data provided does not indicate any chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since November 1, 2007.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS assigns an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM) — which combine to form the overall star score; this facility scores 3 (health inspections), 5 (staffing), and 5 (QM).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the available data; contact the facility at 2082357800 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 2082357800 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS data for this facility at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/135132?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.