For profit - Corporation ·
113 certified beds ·
Medicare and Medicaid
· Part of The Ensign Group (329 facilities)
Top Rated Facility
5
Overall CMS Rating
★★★★★
Monte Vista Hills Healthcare Center is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Pocatello, Idaho. CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall (3/5 for staffing, 4/5 for health inspections). Nurse staffing is 3.92 hours per resident per day, below the Idaho average of 4.07. Its most recent inspection on Dec 17, 2025 cited 8 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
★★★☆☆ 3/5
Quality Measures
★★★★★ 5/5
Long-Stay QM
★★★★★ 5/5
Short-Stay QM
★★★★★ 5/5
How Monte Vista Hills Healthcare Center 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)
3.92
4.07
3.89
below avg
RN staffing (hrs/resident/day)
0.73
0.83
0.68
below avg
Aide staffing (hrs/resident/day)
2.54
2.47
2.34
above avg
Nursing staff turnover
47.3%
49.0%
46.4%
below avg
Deficiencies cited, last inspection
8.0
8.8
9.5
below avg
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported to CMS. Higher numbers indicate more direct care time.
3.92
Total Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
0.73
RN Hrs/Resident/Day
0.65
LPN Hrs/Resident/Day
2.54
Aide Hrs/Resident/Day
3.29
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
47.3%
Registered Nurses
45.5%
Administrator Changes0 in last year
Recent Health Inspection
CMS inspects nursing facilities regularly. Deficiencies are categorized by severity.
Dec 17, 2025
Most Recent Inspection Date
8
Total Deficiencies Found
36
Health Inspection Score
0
Number of Fines
What inspectors found at Monte Vista Hills Healthcare Center
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
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Dec 17, 2025
Potential for harm
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Dec 17, 2025
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 · Dec 17, 2025
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 · Dec 17, 2025
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 · Dec 17, 2025
Potential for harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Dec 17, 2025
Potential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Dec 17, 2025
Potential for harm
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.Resident Rights Deficiencies · Dec 17, 2025
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 26, 2024
Potential for harm
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Jul 26, 2024
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 · Jul 26, 2024
Potential for harm
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.Resident Rights Deficiencies · Jul 26, 2024
About This Facility
Address
1071 Renee Avenue Pocatello, ID 83201
CMS Certification #
135018
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
113
Avg Residents/Day
56.3
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
First Certified
1967-01-01
Chain
The Ensign Group (329 facilities)
Setting
Urban
Part of The Ensign Group
329
Facilities Nationwide
The Ensign Group operates 329 nursing facilities across the United States.
CMS gives Monte Vista Hills Healthcare Center an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, including 3/5 for staffing and 4/5 for health inspections. These ratings come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and are updated monthly.
Monte Vista Hills Healthcare Center reports 3.92 total nurse hours per resident per day, compared with the Idaho average of 4.07.
Its most recent CMS inspection cited 8 deficiencies.
Monte Vista Hills Healthcare Center is certified for 113 beds.
Admissions at Monte Vista Hills Healthcare Center
For admissions, availability and rehab questions, call (208) 233-1411. If a parent is leaving the hospital, the hospital discharge planner can also check which nursing homes have a bed.
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