Power County Skilled Nursing Facility
American Falls, ID · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 135066) · 21 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (208) 226-3200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Power County Skilled Nursing Facility has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below Idaho's state average of 3.14 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, while its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Power County Skilled Nursing Facility reports 4.63 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.85 RN hours per resident per day, earning a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars. CMS has not reported a nursing staff turnover percentage for this facility.
Power County Skilled Nursing Facility has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation noted for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Power County Skilled Nursing Facility is a government-owned nursing home (hospital district) in American Falls, Power County, Idaho, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility has 21 certified beds and an average daily census of 20.7 residents, indicating a small, community-based operation. It has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since May 1976.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility's overall star rating is 1 out of 5, which is below the Idaho state average of 3.14 stars. This overall score reflects a health inspection rating of 1 star, a staffing rating of 4 stars, and a quality measure (QM) rating of 3 stars. Nurse staffing levels total 4.63 hours per resident per day, including 0.85 RN hours per resident per day; CMS has not reported a nursing staff turnover percentage for this facility in the supplied data.
On the penalty record, CMS data shows no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility status indicated in the available data for this listing.
The facility has not changed ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator. No chain affiliation is listed in the data provided. This information is sourced from CMS Care Compare; families should verify current details, including any updates to inspection results or staffing figures, directly on the Care Compare website before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 1 out of 5 stars, which is below Idaho's state average of 3.14 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.63 hours per resident per day, with 0.85 RN hours per resident per day, giving a 4-star staffing rating; CMS has not reported a turnover percentage in the available data.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines on record and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 21 certified beds and an average daily census of 20.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a government hospital district; no chain affiliation is listed in the data provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on May 1, 1976.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); for this facility these are 1, 1, 4, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 2082263200 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 2082263200 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current inspection, staffing, and penalty data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/135066?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.