• CMS rates this facility 5/5 stars (above average)
• Has 113 certified beds with an average of 56.3 residents per day (50% occupancy)
• Last health inspection found 8 deficiencies (inspected Dec 17, 2025)
• No fines on record
• Total nursing staff: 3.92 hours per resident per day
• Staff turnover rate: 47.3%
• Part of the The Ensign Group chain (324 facilities)
Monte Vista Hills Healthcare Center is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Pocatello, Idaho with 113 certified beds. It has been operating since 1967. The facility scored above average compared to Idaho facilities.
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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.
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
No penalties on record.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PENNANT HEALTHCARE LLC | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | Aug 21, 2012 |
| THE ENSIGN GROUP INC | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | Mar 1, 2012 |
| TWOMAGNETS LLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Mar 1, 2012 |
| ANDERSEN-HARRIS, KRISTA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Nov 7, 2022 |
| SOUTH, CLAYTON | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Aug 26, 2015 |
| HAWKINS, ISAIAH | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Mar 1, 2011 |
| BURNAM, SOON | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Sep 9, 2024 |
| FARNSWORTH, STEPHEN | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Sep 9, 2024 |
| KEETCH, CHAD | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Mar 1, 2011 |
| SATO, AMI | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Sep 9, 2024 |
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