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Bear Lake Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility
164 South Fifth Street, Montpelier, ID 83254208847444136 certified beds · 30 residentsGovernment - City/countyMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
3
since 2019
Deficiencies
22
● 0● 21● 1
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2026-02-19
Standard
CMS overall
3 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 3/5
Health 3
Staffing 1
Quality 5
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Idaho Bureau of Facility Standards · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-19 | Standard | 0130 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-10-03 | Standard | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2019-06-20 | Standard | 061 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Idaho Bureau of Facility Standards publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-20Record 135070-20260219-F552
F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-20Record 135070-20260219-F558
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-20Record 135070-20260219-F584
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-20Record 135070-20260219-F657
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-20Record 135070-20260219-F684
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-20Record 135070-20260219-F695
F727Have 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Staffing
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-20Record 135070-20260219-F727
F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Scope/severity DStandard
Staffing
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-20Record 135070-20260219-F732
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-20Record 135070-20260219-F755
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-20Record 135070-20260219-F761
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-20Record 135070-20260219-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-20Record 135070-20260219-F880
F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Scope/severity DStandard
Environment
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-20Record 135070-20260219-F921
F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-23Record 135070-20241003-F756
F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-23Record 135070-20241003-F881
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planning
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2019-07-31Record 135070-20190620-F686
F568Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-07-31Record 135070-20190620-F568
F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-07-31Record 135070-20190620-F582
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-07-31Record 135070-20190620-F656
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-07-31Record 135070-20190620-F657
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-07-31Record 135070-20190620-F684
F727Have 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Staffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-07-31Record 135070-20190620-F727
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.93
Facility
Idaho
National
Idaho 0.86 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.74
Facility
Idaho
National
Idaho 4.04 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.13
Facility
Idaho
National
Idaho 3.49 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover35%
Facility
Idaho
National
Idaho 50% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover40%
Facility
Idaho
National
Idaho 41% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Idaho | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 6.4% | 3.2% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 0.0% | 3.0% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 25.3% | 20.1% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 15.0% | 15.6% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 4.0% | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 26.9% | 16.3% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beck, Cheryl Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 10% | — | — |
| Culver, Craig Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 10% | — | — |
| Johnson, Merri Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 10% | — | — |
| Rasmussen, Vaughn Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 10% | — | — |
| Transtrum, Emily Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 10% | — | — |
| Bear Lake County Memorial Hospital Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hunt, Arel Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Jacobson, Trevor Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bear Lake County Memorial Hospital Organization | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Crane, Leslie Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Harris, Mark Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hunt, Arel Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hunt, Arel Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hunt, Arel Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Jacobson, Trevor Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Jacobson, Trevor Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Passey, Cordell Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Idaho.
No county cost figures on file for Bear Lake.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star Valley Care Center Afton | 33.4 mi | 2026-02-12 | 040 |
| Franklin County Transitional Care Preston | 32.9 mi | 2025-05-29 | 0110 |
| Maple Springs Senior Living North Logan | 46.1 mi | 2026-02-25 | 0171 |
| Rocky Mountain Care - Logan Logan | 46.8 mi | 2026-02-12 | 0173 |
| Logan Regional Hospital Transitional Care Unit Logan | 47.0 mi | 2026-01-27 | 001 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |