Government - City/county ·
36 certified beds ·
Medicare and Medicaid
Top Rated Facility
5
Overall CMS Rating
★★★★★
Bear Lake Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Montpelier, Idaho. CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall (4/5 for staffing, 5/5 for health inspections). Nurse staffing is 4.21 hours per resident per day, above the Idaho average of 4.07. Its most recent inspection on Oct 3, 2024 cited 2 deficiencies.
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CMS Quality Ratings
Ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), updated monthly. 5 stars = highest quality.
Overall Rating
★★★★★ 5/5
Health Inspections
★★★★★ 5/5
Staffing
★★★★☆ 4/5
Quality Measures
★★★★★ 5/5
Long-Stay QM
★★★★★ 5/5
Short-Stay QM
No data
How Bear Lake Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility compares
This facility vs. the Idaho and national averages, from CMS data. For staffing, higher is generally better; for turnover and deficiencies, lower is better.
Metric
This facility
Idaho avg
National avg
Total nurse staffing (hrs/resident/day)
4.21
4.07
3.89
above avg
RN staffing (hrs/resident/day)
1.03
0.83
0.68
above avg
Aide staffing (hrs/resident/day)
2.46
2.47
2.34
below avg
Nursing staff turnover
37.5%
49.0%
46.4%
below avg
Deficiencies cited, last inspection
2.0
8.8
9.5
below avg
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported to CMS. Higher numbers indicate more direct care time.
4.21
Total Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
1.03
RN Hrs/Resident/Day
0.72
LPN Hrs/Resident/Day
2.46
Aide Hrs/Resident/Day
3.67
Weekend Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
Staff Turnover
Lower turnover typically indicates better working conditions and continuity of care. National average for nursing staff is ~60%.
Total Nursing Staff
37.5%
Registered Nurses
20.0%
Administrator Changes—
Recent Health Inspection
CMS inspects nursing facilities regularly. Deficiencies are categorized by severity.
Oct 3, 2024
Most Recent Inspection Date
2
Total Deficiencies Found
8
Health Inspection Score
0
Number of Fines
What inspectors found at Bear Lake Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility
Specific deficiencies cited in recent CMS health inspections, most recent first. Severity follows the CMS scope/severity scale. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Potential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Feb 19, 2026
Potential for harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Environmental Deficiencies · Feb 19, 2026
Potential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies · Feb 19, 2026
Potential for harm
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Feb 19, 2026
Potential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Feb 19, 2026
Potential for harm
Post nurse staffing information every day.Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Feb 19, 2026
Potential for harm
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Feb 19, 2026
Potential for harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Feb 19, 2026
Potential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Feb 19, 2026
Potential for harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Feb 19, 2026
Potential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.Resident Rights Deficiencies · Feb 19, 2026
Potential for harm
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Resident Rights Deficiencies · Feb 19, 2026
About This Facility
Address
164 South Fifth Street Montpelier, ID 83254
CMS Certification #
135070
Ownership
Government - City/county
Certified Beds
36
Avg Residents/Day
27.7
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
First Certified
1977-05-01
Setting
Rural
Location & Nearby
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CMS gives Bear Lake Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, including 4/5 for staffing and 5/5 for health inspections. These ratings come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and are updated monthly.
Bear Lake Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility reports 4.21 total nurse hours per resident per day, compared with the Idaho average of 4.07.
Its most recent CMS inspection cited 2 deficiencies.
Bear Lake Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility is certified for 36 beds.
Admissions at Bear Lake Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility
For admissions, availability and rehab questions, call (208) 847-4441. If a parent is leaving the hospital, the hospital discharge planner can also check which nursing homes have a bed.
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