Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello
Pocatello, Idaho
1957 Alvin Ricken Drive, Pocatello, ID, 83201
Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello Quality & Safety Report
Good
CMS Official Overall: 4★ / 5
CMS data as of March 2026
This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
CMS data as of March 1, 2026
Staffing breakdown
Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.
- Total nurse staffing
- National median: 4.12 hrs
- Registered nurse (RN) 1.93 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 0.47 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 3.01 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.02 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating stable at 4 stars across 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Capacity
- 66 certified beds · ~53 avg residents/day (80% occupancy)
- Ownership
- Government - State
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
The Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello is a state-owned skilled nursing facility with 66 beds. It holds a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, including a 5-star rating for staffing and a 4-star rating for quality measures. The facility's most recent health inspection resulted in a 3-star rating.
Location
1957 Alvin Ricken Drive, Pocatello, ID, 83201, Pocatello, ID
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello?
- Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
- How did Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello score on health inspections?
- Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello?
- Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello has a staffing rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello have?
- Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello has 66 certified beds.
- Does Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello located?
- Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello is located at 1957 Alvin Ricken Drive, Pocatello, ID, 83201, Pocatello, Idaho.
- How can I contact Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello?
- You can reach Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello by phone at +1 208-235-7800.
Nearby facilities
- Gateway Transitional Care Center 1.0 mi
527 Memorial Drive, Pocatello, ID, 83201
- Monte Vista Hills Healthcare Center 2.4 mi
1071 Renee Avenue, Pocatello, ID, 83201
- Quinn Meadows Rehabilitation And Care Center 4.2 mi
1033 W Quinn Road, Pocatello, ID, 83202
About this data
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Where this data comes from
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