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Boundary County Nursing Home

6640 Kaniksu Street, Bonners Ferry, ID 83805

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Government - County · 20 certified beds · Medicare and Medicaid

Top Rated Facility
5
Overall
CMS Rating
★★★★★

Boundary County Nursing Home is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall (5/5 for staffing, 4/5 for health inspections). Nurse staffing is 5.87 hours per resident per day, above the Idaho average of 4.07. Its most recent inspection on Sep 13, 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
★★★★☆ 4/5
Staffing
★★★★★ 5/5
Quality Measures
★★★★★ 5/5
Long-Stay QM
★★★★★ 5/5
Short-Stay QM
No data

How Boundary County Nursing Home 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.

MetricThis facilityIdaho avgNational avg
Total nurse staffing (hrs/resident/day)5.874.073.89above avg
RN staffing (hrs/resident/day)1.740.830.68above avg
Aide staffing (hrs/resident/day)3.032.472.34above avg
Nursing staff turnover25.9%49.0%46.4%below avg
Deficiencies cited, last inspection2.08.89.5below avg

Staffing

Hours per resident per day as reported to CMS. Higher numbers indicate more direct care time.

5.87
Total Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
1.74
RN Hrs/Resident/Day
1.10
LPN Hrs/Resident/Day
3.03
Aide Hrs/Resident/Day
4.98
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
25.9%
Registered Nurses
25.0%
Administrator Changes 0 in last year

Recent Health Inspection

CMS inspects nursing facilities regularly. Deficiencies are categorized by severity.

Sep 13, 2024
Most Recent Inspection Date
2
Total Deficiencies Found
20
Health Inspection Score
0
Number of Fines

What inspectors found at Boundary County Nursing Home

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 · Sep 13, 2024
  • Potential for harm
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Sep 13, 2024
  • 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 · Jul 28, 2023
  • Potential for harm
    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Infection Control Deficiencies · Jul 28, 2023
  • Potential for harm
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Jul 28, 2023
  • 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 · Jul 28, 2023
  • Potential for harm
    Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.Administration Deficiencies · Jul 28, 2023
  • Potential for harm
    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Jul 28, 2023
  • Potential for harm
    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Jul 28, 2023
  • Potential for harm
    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Jul 28, 2023
  • Potential for harm
    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Jul 28, 2023
  • Potential for harm
    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.Resident Rights Deficiencies · Jul 28, 2023

About This Facility

Address

6640 Kaniksu Street
Bonners Ferry, ID 83805

CMS Certification #

135004

Ownership

Government - County

Certified Beds

20

Avg Residents/Day

17.4

Provider Type

Medicare and Medicaid

First Certified

1967-01-01

Setting

Rural

Location & Nearby

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Frequently asked questions

CMS gives Boundary County Nursing Home an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, including 5/5 for staffing and 4/5 for health inspections. These ratings come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and are updated monthly.

Boundary County Nursing Home reports 5.87 total nurse hours per resident per day, compared with the Idaho average of 4.07.

Its most recent CMS inspection cited 2 deficiencies.

Boundary County Nursing Home is certified for 20 beds.

Admissions at Boundary County Nursing Home

For admissions, availability and rehab questions, call (208) 267-3141. If a parent is leaving the hospital, the hospital discharge planner can also check which nursing homes have a bed.

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