ElderGrade
A

87/100

Excellent

Syringa Chalet Nursing Facility

700 East Alice Street, Blackfoot, ID 83221

CMS 5/5 stars #1 of 2 in Bingham County (208) 785-1200
Certified beds
42
Occupancy
82%
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.

  • 2 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.

  • $13,923 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

How this grade was calculated

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

Inspection 26/30 Staffing 29/30 Stability 12/15 Outcomes 12/15 Enforcement 8/10

A full pentagon is full marks. The shape shows what kind of good or bad a home is — two homes can share a score and look nothing alike.

Inspection safety

26/30

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

  • -4 for 1 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years

Staffing

29/30

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

  • 8.4 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 1.39 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 9% 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.

  • 37% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

12/15

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

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

Enforcement history

8/10

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

  • $13,923 in federal fines across 1 action(s)

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 5.79 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 1.39 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

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

Weekend nurse hours 5.28 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

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

Nursing staff turnover 37.30%
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: January 22, 2026 (7 months ago).

D Jan 22, 2026 F0584 From a complaint

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 Jan 22, 2026 F0628 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 22, 2026 F0655 From a complaint

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 22, 2026 F0684 From a complaint

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 Jan 22, 2026 F0695 From a complaint

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 Jan 22, 2026 F0755 From a complaint

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 22, 2026 F0761 From a complaint

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 22, 2026 F0919 From a complaint

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
STATE OF IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELFARE Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BROG, DAVID Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
FISHER, ABBE Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
LOOSLI, ANGELA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
LUPTON, MARK Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BROG, DAVID Individual ADP OF THE SNF
LOOSLI, ANGELA Individual ADP OF THE SNF
LUPTON, MARK Individual ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about Syringa Chalet Nursing Facility

What is the ElderGrade for Syringa Chalet Nursing Facility? +

Syringa Chalet Nursing Facility holds an ElderGrade of A (87 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 Syringa Chalet Nursing Facility? +

Residents receive an average of 5.79 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Syringa Chalet Nursing Facility been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 2 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 Syringa Chalet Nursing Facility accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Syringa Chalet 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.