Monte Vista Hills Healthcare Center
1071 Renee Avenue, Pocatello, ID 83201
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Monte Vista Hills Healthcare Center Compares
Monte Vista Hills Healthcare Center is a 113-bed for-profit 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 quality measures (5 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (6.8%) is below the Idaho average of 20.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 113 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 55% 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: 6.8% — better than the Idaho average of 20.1% (66% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 1.2% — better than the Idaho average of 3.0% (60% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.0% — worse than the Idaho average of 3.2%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 25.3% — worse than the Idaho average of 18.0% (41% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against Idaho averages across 80 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Monte Vista Hills Healthcare Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Monte Vista Hills Healthcare Center with other nursing homes in Pocatello.
How is Monte Vista Hills Healthcare Center addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help Monte Vista Hills Healthcare Center keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 6.8% here versus 20.1% across Idaho. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Monte Vista Hills Healthcare Center keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.2% here versus 3.0% across Idaho. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Monte Vista Hills Healthcare Center's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 55% occupancy across 113 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Monte Vista Hills Healthcare Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Monte Vista Hills Healthcare Center'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.
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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