Bingham Memorial Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation
98 Poplar Street · Blackfoot, ID · 83221 · 2087854101
27 certified beds Non profit - Other Hospital-based
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 82 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
Red flags
Weekends run noticeably short-staffed
Weekend staffing is 64% of the overall level. Visit on a Saturday or Sunday before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 7.78 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 1.61 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 5.00 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (23 in the current record)
-
Potential for harm · D November 20, 2025
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Resident Rights
-
Potential for harm · D November 20, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
-
Potential for harm · D November 20, 2025
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
-
Potential for harm · D November 20, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
-
Potential for harm · E November 20, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D November 20, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
-
Potential for harm · E November 20, 2025
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.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
-
Potential for harm · E November 20, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Infection Control
-
Potential for harm · D November 20, 2025
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Environmental
-
Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected September 23, 2024 · Resident Rights
-
Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected September 23, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
-
Potential for harm · E August 22, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected September 23, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
-
Potential for harm · E August 22, 2024
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected September 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024
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.
Corrected September 23, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
-
Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Corrected September 23, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
-
Potential for harm · F August 22, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 23, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
-
Potential for harm · E August 22, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 23, 2024 · Infection Control
-
Potential for harm · D June 29, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected July 28, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
-
Potential for harm · D June 29, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected July 28, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
-
Potential for harm · D June 29, 2023 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected July 28, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
-
Potential for harm · D June 29, 2023 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 28, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
-
Potential for harm · F June 29, 2023 · found via complaint
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Corrected July 28, 2023 · Administration
-
Potential for harm · E June 29, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 28, 2023 · Infection Control
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data. See the whole state.
Family & resident reviews — a separate signal, never mixed into the score
No approved reviews yet. If your family has experience with this facility, yours could be the review that helps the next family decide.
Sign in to share your family's experience — reviews are moderated and never affect the Safety Score.
Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 135007 · certified since January 1, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.