IDAHO STATE VETERANS HOME - POCATELLO

Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello is a state government-owned nursing care facility located at 1957 Alvin Ricken Drive in Pocatello, Idaho (83201), within Bannock County. The facility operates 66 certified beds and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. As a state-operated veterans home, it serves eligible veterans and, in some cases, their dependents or surviving spouses, in accordance with Idaho Division of Veterans Services guidelines. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, placing it above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS ratings are calculated across three primary domains. The health inspection rating stands at 3 stars, reflecting an average performance relative to national benchmarks based on the frequency, scope, and severity of deficiencies identified during standard surveys. The staffing rating is 5 stars, the highest possible rating, indicating staffing levels that compare favorably to national norms when adjusted for resident acuity and case mix. The quality measure rating is 4 stars, which reflects above-average performance on clinical indicators such as rates of hospital readmissions, pressure ulcers, and other resident outcome measures tracked by CMS. As a Medicare and Medicaid certified facility, Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello accepts payment through both federal programs. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay. Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility requirements. For veterans, additional funding and benefits may be available through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, including the Aid and Attendance benefit. Prospective residents and their families are advised to contact the facility directly at (208) 235-7800 to verify current bed availability and to discuss specific payment and eligibility details. Compared to national averages, Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello performs above average overall, with particular strength in staffing. Its overall 4-star rating exceeds the national average of 3.0 stars. The staffing domain at 5 stars and the quality measure domain at 4 stars both indicate performance above national norms, while the health inspection domain at 3 stars aligns with the national average. These ratings are based on data reported to and verified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and are subject to periodic updates as new inspection cycles and staffing reports are submitted.