Power County Skilled Nursing Facility
CMS rates Power County Skilled Nursing Facility 1 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 45 citations across 6 inspections in the last three years, with no federal fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.
Public record summary
About this facility — Power County Skilled Nursing Facility
Power County Skilled Nursing Facility is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in American Falls, Idaho. It is licensed for 21 beds — well below the median for skilled nursing facilities in Idaho (70 beds).
It is one of 2 senior care facilities in American Falls and 80 skilled nursing facilities across Idaho. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.
Federal inspectors have cited Power County Skilled Nursing Facility 45 times across 6 inspections in the last three years, including 6 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.
This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.
Facility background
Inspection record
Quality of care & staffing
Cited more than once
The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.
- F-0657 3 inspections. Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- F-0812 3 inspections. Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- F-0880 3 inspections. Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-0550 2 inspections. Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- F-0684 2 inspections. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- F-0656 2 inspections. Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
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Who to contact in Idaho
- Licensing: Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Residential Assisted Living Facilities Program (Licensing and Certification)
- File a complaint: 208-364-1962 · Online
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 877-471-2777. A free advocate for residents and families.
- Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.
Nearest emergency hospitals
- Power County Hospital District, less than 0.1 miles.
- Portneuf Medical Center, about 23 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
- Bingham Memorial Hospital, about 38 miles.
Nearby facilities with inspection records
- Quinn Meadows Rehabilitation and Care Center, Pocatello, about 21 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
- Gateway Transitional Care Center, Pocatello, about 22 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
- Monte Vista Hills Healthcare Center, Pocatello, about 23 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
- Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello, Pocatello, about 23 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
- Bingham Memorial Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation, Blackfoot, about 38 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
