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HomeIdahoBear Lake Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility

Bear Lake Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility

164 South Fifth Street, Montpelier, ID 832542088474441WebsiteGoogle Maps
5.0on Google(1 reviews)
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
1/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
36
certified

How Bear Lake Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility Compares in Idaho

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Idaho. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
3/5
ID average
3.1/5
Close to state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
ID average
2.7/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
1/5
ID average
3.1/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.74 hrs/day
ID average
4.04 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.93 hrs/day
ID average
0.86 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
35.3%
ID average
50.3%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Reported nursing time is 3.74 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 4.04.
Staff turnover is 35.3%, lower than the Idaho average of 50.3%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
2
deficiency citations
Inspected Oct 3, 2024
Most recent cycle
13
deficiency citations
Inspected Feb 19, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 11 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$9,277/mo
Idaho median
Private Room
$10,220/mo
Idaho median
Bear Lake County 65+
1,367
21.2% of county
County Population
6,436
Bear Lake County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Bear Lake Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Montpelier, Idaho with 36 certified beds. It has been operating since 1977. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.

Beds
36
Avg Residents/Day
30.4
Ownership
Government - City/county
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
Yes
First Approved
May 1, 1977
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Bear Lake
Last Inspection
Feb 19, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
13
Weighted Score
50.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (22)

F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Feb 19, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0552Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Survey: Feb 19, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Feb 19, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Feb 19, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Feb 19, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Feb 19, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Feb 19, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0727Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Feb 19, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0732Potential for Harm

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Survey: Feb 19, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Feb 19, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Feb 19, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Feb 19, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0921Potential for Harm

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Survey: Feb 19, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0756Potential for Harm

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Survey: Oct 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0881Potential for Harm

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Survey: Oct 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0686Actual Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Jun 20, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Jun 20, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0727Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jun 20, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0568Potential for Harm

Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

Survey: Jun 20, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0582Potential for Harm

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Survey: Jun 20, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Jun 20, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Jun 20, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.24 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.57 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.93 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.74 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.13 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.01 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
35.3%
RN Turnover
40.0%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Government - City/county
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (17)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
BECK, CHERYL5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual10%Feb 23, 2021
CULVER, CRAIG5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual10%Feb 5, 2016
JOHNSON, MERRI5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual10%Dec 1, 2025
RASMUSSEN, VAUGHN5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual10%Aug 27, 2024
TRANSTRUM, EMILY5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual10%Jan 1, 2018
BEAR LAKE COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITALDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AMay 1, 1977
HARRIS, MARKCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2005
HUNT, ARELCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 14, 2022
JACOBSON, TREVORCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AOct 20, 2016
PASSEY, CORDELLCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AFeb 5, 2016
CRANE, LESLIECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 28, 2009
HUNT, ARELCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 14, 2022
BEAR LAKE COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITALOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AMay 1, 1977
HUNT, ARELOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 14, 2022
JACOBSON, TREVOROPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 20, 2016
HUNT, ARELADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 14, 2022
JACOBSON, TREVORADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 14, 2022

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Bear Lake Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility and nearby alternatives.

All Idaho facilities
Bear Lake Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility
Montpelier, IDCurrent facility
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
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Preston, ID32.9 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
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CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
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Pocatello, ID68.2 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Gateway Transitional Care Center
Pocatello, ID69.0 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Monte Vista Hills Healthcare Center
Pocatello, ID69.9 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Quinn Meadows Rehabilitation and Care Center
Pocatello, ID72.1 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Bear Lake Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility
Montpelier, ID · Current facility
—3/53/51/5None recorded
Franklin County Transitional Care
Preston, ID
32.9 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Oneida County Hospital & Long Term Care Facility
Malad, ID
49.4 mi5/55/55/5None recorded
Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello
Pocatello, ID
68.2 mi5/53/55/5None recorded
Gateway Transitional Care Center
Pocatello, ID
69.0 mi3/52/53/5None recorded
Monte Vista Hills Healthcare Center
Pocatello, ID
69.9 mi5/54/52/5None recorded
Quinn Meadows Rehabilitation and Care Center
Pocatello, ID
72.1 mi2/53/51/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Bear Lake Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility?▾
Bear Lake Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 1/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated average.
How much does Bear Lake Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Idaho is $9,277/month for a semi-private room and $10,220/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Bear Lake Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Bear Lake Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility had any health inspection violations?▾
Bear Lake Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility had 13 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Feb 19, 2026). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Bear Lake Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility?▾
Bear Lake Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility provides 3.74 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.93 RN hours, 0.57 LPN hours, and 2.24 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 35.3%.
How many beds does Bear Lake Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility have?▾
Bear Lake Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility has 36 certified beds with an average of 30.4 residents per day, resulting in approximately 84% occupancy. The facility is Government - City/county owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Bear Lake Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Idaho. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Bear Lake Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility?▾
On Google Maps, Bear Lake Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility has a rating of 5.0 out of 5 based on 1 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 3/5.