ElderGrade
A

87.5/100

Excellent

Bear Lake Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility

164 South Fifth Street, Montpelier, ID 83254

CMS 3/5 stars (208) 847-4441
Certified beds
36
Occupancy
84%
Ownership
Government
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 1 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

Staffing

20.5/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 4 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.93 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 16% against weekdays

Staff stability

12/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 35% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

15/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 5 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.74 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.93 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.13 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 35.30%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 22 citations

Last standard health inspection: February 19, 2026 (6 months ago).

F Feb 19, 2026 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 19, 2026 F0552

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 19, 2026 F0558

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 19, 2026 F0584

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 19, 2026 F0657

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 19, 2026 F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 19, 2026 F0695

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 19, 2026 F0727

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
BEAR LAKE COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Organization DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
HARRIS, MARK Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
HUNT, AREL Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
JACOBSON, TREVOR Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
PASSEY, CORDELL Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
CRANE, LESLIE Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
HUNT, AREL Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
BEAR LAKE COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
HUNT, AREL Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
JACOBSON, TREVOR Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
HUNT, AREL Individual ADP OF THE SNF
JACOBSON, TREVOR Individual ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about Bear Lake Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility

What is the ElderGrade for Bear Lake Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility? +

Bear Lake Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility holds an ElderGrade of A (87.5 out of 100), which we describe as "excellent". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Bear Lake Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility? +

Residents receive an average of 3.74 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Bear Lake Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 1 of the 22 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Bear Lake Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Bear Lake Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.