Government Medicare Medicaid

Boundary County Nursing Home

6640 Kaniksu Street, Bonners Ferry, ID 83805

5.0 CMS Rating
Government - County
20 Certified Beds
97 Safety Score

Based on 2026 CMS Data

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Health Inspections

Frequency & severity of deficiencies


Staffing Levels

Nurse hours per resident per day


Quality Measures

Clinical outcomes & care quality

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Care Quality Indicators

Pressure Ulcers (High Risk) 2.65%

Lower is better

Antipsychotic Medication Use 15.52%

Lower is better

Falls with Major Injury 4.35%

Lower is better

How Boundary County Nursing Home Compares

Boundary County Nursing Home is a 20-bed government-owned nursing facility in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Idaho average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (4.3%) is above the Idaho average of 2.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 20 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 90% occupied.

By the numbers vs. Idaho average

  • Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 15.5% — better than the Idaho average of 20.1%.
  • Falls with major injury: 4.3% — worse than the Idaho average of 2.8% (57% higher).
  • High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.6% — better than the Idaho average of 3.3%.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Idaho averages across 80 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

Questions to Ask Boundary County Nursing Home

Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Boundary County Nursing Home with other nursing homes in Bonners Ferry.

What keeps Boundary County Nursing Home's health inspections rating strong?

This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.

What practices help Boundary County Nursing Home keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?

Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 15.5% here versus 20.1% across Idaho. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

What is Boundary County Nursing Home doing to reduce falls with major injury?

Falls with major injury is 4.3% here versus 2.8% across Idaho. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

How does Boundary County Nursing Home maintain staffing when occupancy is high?

The facility reports roughly 90% occupancy across 20 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.

How can a new family connect with existing councils at Boundary County Nursing Home?

Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.

What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Boundary County Nursing Home?

Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.

The Senior Community Around Bonners Ferry

Bonners Ferry sits in Boundary County, where adults 65 and older make up about 22.4% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Idaho as a whole (15.8% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.

Residents 65+
2,717 (22.4%)
Median age
43.8 years
Median household income
$45,319
Median home value
$235,000

Demographics for Boundary County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Bonners Ferry.

Facility Details

CMS Provider ID 135004
County Boundary
Total Beds 20
Occupied Beds 18
Occupancy Rate 90%
Ownership Government - County

Location

6640 Kaniksu Street, Bonners Ferry, ID 83805

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Important Data Disclaimer

All facility information, ratings, and quality metrics displayed on this page are sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog. Data was last updated: June 5, 2026.

ElderVoice does not endorse, recommend, or guarantee any nursing home facility. The Safety Score is a proprietary calculation based on publicly available CMS data and is provided for informational purposes only. It should not be the sole factor in your care decisions.

We strongly recommend visiting facilities in person, speaking with staff and current residents' families, and verifying all information directly with the facility before making any decisions. For official Medicare ratings and complaint information, visit Medicare Care Compare.