Valley Vista Care Center Of St Maries
St Maries, ID · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 135075) · 74 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $43,843
Phone: (208) 245-4576 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Valley Vista Care Center Of St Maries 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 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Valley Vista Care Center Of St Maries reports total nurse staffing of about 4.37 hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 61.0%.
Valley Vista Care Center Of St Maries has 1 federal fine on record totaling $43,843.00, with no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the CMS Special Focus program.
About this facility
Valley Vista Care Center Of St Maries is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in St Maries, Benewah County, Idaho, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since March 1, 1979. The facility is certified for 74 beds and has an average daily population of 48.7 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Valley Vista Care Center Of St Maries holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Idaho state average of 3.14. The facility's four CMS star ratings break down as follows: a health inspection rating of 3 stars, a quality measure (QM) rating of 2 stars, and a staffing rating of 4 stars.
On nurse staffing, CMS reports total nurse staffing hours of approximately 4.37 hours per resident per day, with 0.59 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 61.0%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS data shows 1 federal fine on record totaling $43,843.00. There are no payment denials on record for this facility. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the CMS Special Focus program.
There is no indication in the CMS data of a chain affiliation for this facility, and no ownership change has occurred in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection record and verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
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 CMS 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, the facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.37 hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing turnover rate of 61.0% and a staffing star rating of 4.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $43,843.00, 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 listed in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 74 beds and has an average daily population of 48.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation; the data provided does not indicate any chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since March 1, 1979.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine into the overall score; here they are 3, 4, and 2 stars respectively, with an overall of 3.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; please contact the facility at 2082454576 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 2082454576 and check Medicare Care Compare for inspection reports.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/135075?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.