Bear Lake County, Idaho · Nursing home
Bear Lake Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility
3 of 5 overall from CMS
164 South Fifth Street, Montpelier, ID 83254
At a glance
- Overall rating 3 of 5 Below the state average of 3.2
- Nurse time per resident, per day 3.74 hours Below the state average of 4.04
- Nursing staff who left in a year 35.3% Below the state average of 50.3%
- Health citations, last 3 inspection cycles 22 1 at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years None None listed by CMS
- Certified beds in use 84.4% of 36 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
Bear Lake Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility is a 36-bed nursing home in Montpelier, Idaho (Bear Lake County). CMS rates it 3 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 3.74 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Idaho average of 4.04. CMS lists no fines in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 36
- Residents per day (average)
- 30.4
- Certified since
- 1977 (49 yrs)
Government - City/county Participates in Medicare and MedicaidLocated in a hospital
Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.
Terms used on this page
- CMS
- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
- Certified beds
- The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
- Deficiency or citation
- A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
- Actual harm
- Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
- Immediate jeopardy
- Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
- Inspection cycle
- A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
- Special Focus Facility (SFF)
- A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program
Questions to ask Bear Lake Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility
Chosen from this home's public data.
- CMS counts 13 health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle (the standard inspection on Feb 19, 2026 plus complaint and infection-control inspections); the Idaho average is 10.3. Which have been corrected?Inspection results in CMS data
- Reported nurse staffing is 3.13 hours per resident on weekends against 3.74 overall. Who covers Saturdays and Sundays?Weekend staffing in CMS data
- What is the daily private-pay rate, and are Medicaid beds available now?CMS does not publish prices
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 3 of 5 Idaho average 3.2
- Health inspections 3 of 5 Idaho average 2.7
- Staffing 1 of 5 Idaho average 3.1
- Quality measures 5 of 5 Idaho average 4.1
The vertical line marks the Idaho average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings
Nurse staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.
What these roles do
Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.
- All nursing staff 3.74 h Idaho average 4.04
- Nurse aides 2.24 h Idaho average 2.44
- Licensed practical nurses 0.57 h Idaho average 0.74
- Registered nurses 0.93 h Idaho average 0.86
- All staff, weekends 3.13 h Idaho average 3.49
How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 7 hours. The vertical line marks the Idaho average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.
- Nursing staff turnover35.3%
- Idaho average50.3%
- Registered nurse turnover40.0%
- Idaho average40.9%
Quality measures
CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the Idaho and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 15.0% | 15.6% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 4.0% | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 1.0% | 15.1% | 12.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 0.0% | 3.0% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 97.1% | 97.3% | 93.6% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 16.8% | 16.1% | 14.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 26.9% | 16.3% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% | 96.2% | 95.5% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 6.4% | 3.2% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 23.0% | 22.1% | 19.0% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 25.3% | 20.1% | 15.4% |
| ★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.19 | 1.17 | 1.90 |
| ★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.51 | 1.66 | 1.78 |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Idaho | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 74.1% | 91.2% | 82.0% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Too few residents or stays to report | 1.8% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | Too few residents or stays to report | 86.5% | 79.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | Too few residents or stays to report | 17.7% | 23.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | Too few residents or stays to report | 12.3% | 12.0% |
Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 22 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. Of these, 1 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Jun 20, 2019: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
| Standard inspection | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | 13 | 8 |
| Oct 3, 2024 | 2 | 6 |
| Jun 20, 2019 | 7 | 6 |
Idaho homes averaged 10.3 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.
Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (22)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 20, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 20, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 20, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 20, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 20, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 20, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 20, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 20, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 20, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 20, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 20, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 20, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 20, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 23, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 23, 2024)
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GActual harm, isolated
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 31, 2019)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 31, 2019)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
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.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 31, 2019)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 31, 2019)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 31, 2019)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 31, 2019)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 31, 2019)
What severity letters A to L mean
Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".
Penalties, past three years
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this home in the past three years.
Idaho homes averaged 0.5 fines and $13,374 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.
Cost
Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.
Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Compared within Idaho
- Size69 of 80 by certified beds
- Idaho average residents per day56.9
- ChainNone listed
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Bear Lake County1
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Bear Lake Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility?
Bear Lake Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility has an overall rating of 3 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 3, staffing is 1 and quality measures is 5.
How many beds does Bear Lake Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility have?
Bear Lake Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility has 36 certified beds. It averages 30.4 residents per day, about 84.4% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Bear Lake Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility?
The home reports 3.74 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.93 hours from registered nurses. The Idaho average is 4.04 hours and 0.86 hours from registered nurses.
Has Bear Lake Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
Does Bear Lake Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Guides for families looking at this home
- Understanding the recordWhat to ask on a nursing home tourQuestions that turn a home's public record into a useful conversation when you tour, plus what to look for yourself.
- Understanding the recordInspection severity letters A to LHow inspectors grade each deficiency by harm and by how many residents were affected.
- Understanding the recordHow to read CMS star ratingsWhat the overall, health inspection, staffing and quality measure ratings cover, and what they leave out.
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Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Bear Lake County
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 135070. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov
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