Monte Vista Hills Healthcare Center
Pocatello, ID · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 135018) · 113 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (208) 233-1411 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Monte Vista Hills Healthcare Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Idaho state average of 3.14 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Monte Vista Hills Healthcare Center reports 3.50 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.7%.
Monte Vista Hills Healthcare Center has no federal fines on record, with $0.00 in total fines and no payment denials reported. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Monte Vista Hills Healthcare Center is a for-profit nursing home in Pocatello, Idaho (Bannock County), certified for Medicare and Medicaid since 1967. The facility has 113 certified beds and an average of 62.5 residents per day.
According to CMS Care Compare, Monte Vista Hills holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Idaho state average of 3.14 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection 4 stars, quality measures 5 stars, and staffing 2 stars.
Nurse staffing totals 3.50 hours per resident per day, with 0.56 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus status listed in the data provided.
Monte Vista Hills is part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.2 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Monte Vista Hills Healthcare Center has a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the Idaho state average of 3.14 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.50 hours per resident per day, including 0.56 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 2 stars; nursing turnover is 45.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines, $0.00 in total fines, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided shows no abuse icon and no Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 113 beds with an average daily census of 62.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation owned facility, part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationwide with an average chain rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on January 1, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4, 2, and 5 stars respectively, combining to a 5-star overall rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 2082331411 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2082331411 to arrange a visit and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/135018?state=ID.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.