Valley Vista Care Center Of Sandpoint
Sandpoint, ID · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 135055) · 73 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $40,918
Phone: (208) 265-4514 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Valley Vista Care Center Of Sandpoint has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Idaho state average of 3.14. Its health inspection rating is also 1 out of 5, while its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Valley Vista Care Center Of Sandpoint reports total nurse staffing of about 4.47 hours per resident per day, with 0.54 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing staff turnover rate of 64.1%. CMS gives the facility a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5.
CMS records show Valley Vista Care Center Of Sandpoint has 1 federal fine on record totaling $40,918.00, with no payment denials. The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
Valley Vista Care Center Of Sandpoint is a non-profit corporation-operated nursing home in Sandpoint, Bonner County, Idaho, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since July 1973. The facility is licensed for 73 beds and serves an average of 67.3 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Valley Vista Care Center Of Sandpoint holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which falls below the Idaho state average of 3.14. Its health inspection rating is also 1 out of 5. The quality measure rating is 2 out of 5, while the staffing rating is higher at 4 out of 5.
Staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 4.47 hours per resident per day, including 0.54 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 64.1%, which reflects the percentage of nursing staff who left the facility within the reporting period.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $40,918.00 for this facility. There have been no payment denials on record.
No abuse icon is indicated for this facility in the provided data, and no Special Focus Facility status is indicated. The facility is not noted as part of a multi-facility chain in the data provided, and there is no indication of an ownership change within the last 12 months.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to review the current inspection record and star ratings directly on Medicare Care Compare, as ratings and penalty records are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Valley Vista Care Center Of Sandpoint has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Idaho state average of 3.14.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.47 hours per resident per day, including 0.54 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars; nursing staff turnover is 64.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $40,918.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 73 beds and has an average of 67.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a non-profit corporation, and the data provided does not indicate it is part of a chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on July 1, 1973.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall score; this facility scores 1, 1, 4, and 2 respectively.
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 2082654514 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 2082654514 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/135055?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.