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Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello
1957 Alvin Ricken Drive, Pocatello, ID 83201
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Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello Description
The Idaho Veterans Affairs Commission is an advisory commission consisting of five persons appointed by the Governor of the state of Idaho. All appointees are honorably discharged veterans who have served in an official war or conflict engaged in by the government of the United States. Appointees serve for three year terms and to ensure representation from the entire state no more than two appointees from the same judicial district are selected.
The Idaho Veterans Affairs Commission meets quarterly in January, April, July, and October. In January and July the meetings are conducted at the Idaho Division of Veterans Services Headquarters 351 Collins Road, Boise. The April meeting is held at the Idaho State Veterans Home – Pocatello 1957 Alvin Ricken Drive, Pocatello. The October meeting is conducted at the Idaho State Veterans Home – Lewiston 821 21st Avenue, Lewiston.
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Nursing Home
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Review Summary
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Review Summary:
- A reviewer humorously updated their review after a fun exchange, indicating a positive interaction.
- One individual, retired from local law enforcement and with a history of volunteering, expressed a keen interest in volunteering to serve veterans.
- An employee shared their love for working at the facility, highlighting a positive work environment.
- A visitor praised Debbie Harmon for her exceptional friendliness and knowledge, recommending the place for veterans in need of services.
- The care provided at the facility was lauded by a friend of a resident, Dan VerWolf USMC, showcasing the quality of care given to veterans.
- The spouse of a resident expressed gratitude for the excellent care their husband receives, affirming it as a great place for veterans.
- A family member appreciated the staff's efforts in facilitating family time for their father, Boyd Henderson, emphasizing the staff's dedication to veterans' health and well-being.
- The facility was praised for being an excellent place to work and live, with a special mention of a phenomenal volunteer program and a core commitment to caring for America's heroes.
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Community Amenities
Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 5
Health inspection rating: 4
Staffing rating: 5
Quality measure rating: 2
Long-term quality measure rating:
2
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Nov. 1, 2007
Ownership type: Government
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 66
Total current residents: 52
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Both
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 0
Number of
substantiated complaints: 0
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 2
Total cost of fines: $1637
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-03-13 | 2017-04-11 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. |
| 2017-03-13 | 2017-04-11 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-08-09 | 2019-09-13 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
| 2019-08-09 | 2019-09-13 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| 2019-08-09 | 2019-09-13 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| 2019-08-09 | 2019-09-13 | E | Resident Rights Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2019-08-09 | 2019-09-13 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| 2019-08-09 | 2019-09-13 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. |
| 2019-08-09 | 2019-09-13 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2019-08-09 | 2019-09-13 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2019-08-09 | 2019-09-13 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| 2019-08-09 | 2019-09-13 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2021-08-17 | 2021-09-22 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| 2018-03-08 | 2018-03-26 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. |
| 2018-03-08 | 2018-03-26 | D | Administration Deficiencies | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. |
| 2016-12-01 | 2017-01-10 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. |
| 2016-12-01 | 2017-01-10 | F | Administration Deficiencies | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies quarterly, and develop corrective plans of action. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2020-06-24 | $5,330 |
| 2020-06-24 | $3,465 |
| 2021-11-29 | $650 |
| 2022-02-28 | $987 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Pocatello which is 1.7 miles away and has a population of 54,441 (large town).
- The average income is $57,203, which is average compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 77
- Low Temperature: 23
- Average Temperature: 49.9
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 83 days of rain, 63 days of snow and 218 days of sun
- Precipitation: 0.8 inches a year
- The crime rate is 5.2 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 1.25 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 1.8 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 1.33 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 76.93 years old, which is low compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 196.0, Moderate Days 66.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 1.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Albertsons
1.5 miles awayPower Food Equipment
1.6 miles awayRidley's Family Market
2.3 miles awayFred Meyer
2.6 miles awayIdaho Grocery Outlet
2.6 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
Franklin Middle School
0.5 miles awayHospital Way at Safe Haven
0.5 miles awayISU Performing Arts
0.5 miles awayTerry at University Drive
0.6 miles awayHospital Way at Goldfield
0.6 miles awayBanks
ISU Federal Credit Union
1.1 miles awayRails West Federal Credit Union
1.7 miles awayWells Fargo
1.8 miles awayCitizens Community Bank
1.8 miles awayU.S. Bank
1.9 miles awayHospitals
Portneuf Medical Center
0.6 miles awayPower County Hospital District
22.7 miles awayPharmacies
Shaver Pharmacy and Compounding
1.5 miles awayMaag Prescription and Medical Supply
1.9 miles awayWalgreens
2.9 miles awayDentists
Family Dentistry
0.6 miles awayCenter for Dental Excellence
3.1 miles awayAspen Dentist
4.2 miles awayParks
Bartz Field
0.5 miles awayCadet Field
0.8 miles awayRestlawn Memorial Gardens
0.9 miles awayThe Quad
1.0 miles awayBonneville Park
1.0 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Westwood Mall
2.5 miles awayPine Ridge Mall
4.2 miles awayCulture
Stephens Performing Arts Center (PAC)
0.4 miles awayAmphitheater
4.1 miles awayPalace Playhouse
4.8 miles awayRestaurants
Jakers
1.1 miles awayCafe Tuscano
1.1 miles awayPizza Hut
1.1 miles awayBuddy's Italian Restaurant
1.5 miles awayOliver's
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