Monte Vista Hills Healthcare Center
1071 Renee Avenue · Pocatello, ID · 83201 · 2082331411
113 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: The Ensign Group
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The complete Safety Report — $19
Everything on this page plus the full citation-by-citation history with inspector findings, the complete penalty record, staffing vs benchmarks, side-by-side nearby comparisons, and the printable tour checklist. One PDF, emailed in minutes, yours to keep and share with family.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.66 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.59 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.13 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 45% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (17 in the current record)
-
Potential for harm · D December 17, 2025
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected January 21, 2026 · Resident Rights
-
Potential for harm · E December 17, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 21, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D December 17, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 21, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D December 17, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 21, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D December 17, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected January 21, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
-
Potential for harm · D December 17, 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 January 21, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
-
Potential for harm · D December 17, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 21, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
-
Potential for harm · D December 17, 2025
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected January 21, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
-
Potential for harm · D July 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Resident Rights
-
Potential for harm · E July 26, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Resident Rights
-
Potential for harm · D July 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D July 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D July 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · E July 26, 2024 · found via complaint
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 August 30, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
-
Potential for harm · F July 26, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
-
Potential for harm · F July 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
-
Potential for harm · D July 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Infection Control
Better-scoring options nearby
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 135018 · 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.