Valley Vista Care Center of St Maries
820 Elm Street, St Maries, ID 83861
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Valley Vista Care Center of St Maries Compares
Valley Vista Care Center of St Maries is a 74-bed for-profit nursing facility in St Maries, Idaho. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Idaho average of 3.1 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is staffing at 1 star. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (33.3%) is above the Idaho average of 20.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 74 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 69% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Idaho average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 33.3% — worse than the Idaho average of 20.1% (66% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 2.2% — better than the Idaho average of 2.8%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.1% — better than the Idaho average of 3.3%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 14.7% — better than the Idaho average of 18.5%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Idaho averages across 80 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Valley Vista Care Center of St Maries
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Valley Vista Care Center of St Maries with other nursing homes in St Maries.
How is Valley Vista Care Center of St Maries addressing its health inspections 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 is Valley Vista Care Center of St Maries doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 33.3% here versus 20.1% across Idaho. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Valley Vista Care Center of St Maries keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.2% here versus 2.8% across Idaho. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Valley Vista Care Center of St Maries's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 69% occupancy across 74 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 Valley Vista Care Center of St Maries?
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 Valley Vista Care Center of St Maries?
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 St Maries
St Maries sits in Benewah County, where adults 65 and older make up about 22.6% 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+
- 2,085 (22.6%)
- Median age
- 46.0 years
- Median household income
- $47,983
- Median home value
- $177,500
Demographics for Benewah County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near St Maries.
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