Nursing Home
Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello
Certified beds
66
Avg. 53 residents a day
Ownership
Government
State
Medicare
Certified
Since Nov 2007
Medicaid
Certified
Since Nov 2007
CMS rating
5
Much above average
CMS star ratings
Staffing
| Role | This homeHome | Idaho avgID | U.S. avgU.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.95 | 4.04 | 3.86 | |
| Registered nurse (RN) | 1.61 | 0.86 | 0.68 | |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) | 0.43 | 0.74 | 0.86 | |
| Nurse aide | 2.91 | 2.44 | 2.32 | |
| Total nurse staffing, weekends | 4.25 | 3.49 | 3.42 | |
| Physical therapist | 0.02 | 0.10 | 0.07 |
This homeU.S. average
Staff turnover
| Measure | This homeHome | Idaho avgID | U.S. avgU.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nursing staff turnover | 48.6% | 50.3% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 40.9% | 41.0% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 | 0.3 | 0.5 |
Staffing is reported by the facility to CMS through payroll-based journal data. Idaho and U.S. averages are calculated by WeFoundCare from the same CMS file (80 Idaho and 14,680 U.S. facilities).
Inspections and penalties
Most recent inspection
10health deficiencies
Aug 7, 2025 · 10 standard, 10 complaint
Idaho average: 10.3 · U.S. average: 9.2
Idaho average: 10.3 · U.S. average: 9.2
Prior inspection
3health deficiencies
Jul 19, 2024 · standard and complaint surveys combined
FinesNone
Payment denials0
Abuse citation flagNot flagged
Special Focus FacilityNo
Care types offered
Nursing home
Skilled nursing, 66 Medicare-certified beds
Location
1957 Alvin Ricken Dr, Pocatello, ID 83201
Bannock County · 2.7 mi from the center of Pocatello
Facility details
Legal business nameDivision of Veterans Services
OwnershipState government
Medicare approvedNov 1, 2007
Resident and family councilResident and family councils
Ownership change, last 12 monthsNo
Sprinklers in all required areasYes
CMS Certification Number135132
Source: CMS Care Compare, Nursing Home Provider Information, processed Sep 1, 2026.
Last updated on WeFoundCare: Oct 20, 2026.
Suggest a correctionLast updated on WeFoundCare: Oct 20, 2026.