GATEWAY TRANSITIONAL CARE CENTER

Gateway Transitional Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 527 Memorial Drive in Pocatello, Idaho 83201, within Bannock County. The facility operates 88 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporation. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of one to five stars across four categories: overall performance, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Gateway Transitional Care Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, which aligns with the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 2 out of 5 stars, falling below the national average and reflecting findings from recent state and federal inspection surveys. The staffing rating is also 2 out of 5 stars, indicating staffing levels below what is observed at higher-rated facilities nationally. The quality measure rating, which is based on clinical data related to resident health outcomes, is 5 out of 5 stars, placing the facility above the national average in this category. Gateway Transitional Care Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment, making it accessible to a broad range of residents who rely on federal and state insurance programs. Individuals seeking admission are advised to contact the facility directly at (208) 478-3333 to inquire about current availability, accepted insurance plans, and any applicable private pay arrangements. Medicaid eligibility and coverage details are determined at the state level through Idaho Department of Health and Welfare programs. When comparing this facility to national benchmarks, the overall 3-star rating places Gateway Transitional Care Center at the midpoint of the CMS rating scale, consistent with the national average. The 2-star health inspection and staffing ratings suggest areas where the facility scores below typical national performance, while the 5-star quality measure rating represents a notable strength relative to peer facilities across the country. Families and care coordinators reviewing this data should consider all four rating categories alongside other factors such as location, available services, and specific care needs when evaluating nursing facility options in the Pocatello area.