Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello
1957 Alvin Ricken Drive, Pocatello, ID 83201
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello Compares
Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello is a 66-bed government-owned nursing facility in Pocatello, 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 (4.5%) is above the Idaho average of 3.0% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 66 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 80% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Pocatello, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.8 stars.
By the numbers vs. Idaho average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 10.5% — better than the Idaho average of 20.1% (48% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 4.5% — worse than the Idaho average of 3.0% (51% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.8% — worse than the Idaho average of 3.2% (47% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against Idaho averages across 80 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello with other nursing homes in Pocatello.
What keeps Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 10.5% here versus 20.1% across Idaho. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.5% here versus 3.0% across Idaho. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello's rating advantage in Pocatello?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.8 stars across 4 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello?
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 Pocatello
Pocatello sits in Bannock County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.3% of the population — a share of seniors in line with 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+
- 12,418 (14.3%)
- Median age
- 34.1 years
- Median household income
- $51,977
- Median home value
- $167,300
Demographics for Bannock County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Pocatello.
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