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Boundary County Nursing Home Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (Bonners Ferry, Idaho)

6640 Kaniksu Street, Bonners Ferry, Idaho 83805

Phone: 2082673141

CMS Overall:5/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
20
Avg Residents/Day
19.2
Ownership
For profit - Individual
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Boundary
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall5/5
Health3/5
Staffing5/5
Quality5/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityIdaho AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day1.920.84+1.08
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day5.213.99+1.22
CMS Staffing Rating5/53/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover42.4%49.5%-

Health Citation History

26 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-05-01Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-05-01Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-05-01Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-05-01Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-05-01Administration DeficienciesHave a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-05-01Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-05-01Resident Rights DeficienciesProvide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-05-01Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-05-01Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-05-01Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesEnsure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-05-01Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesPost nurse staffing information every day.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-05-01Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-05-01Infection Control DeficienciesImplement a program that monitors antibiotic use.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-05-01Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesEnsure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-13Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-13Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-07-28Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-07-28Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-07-28Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-07-28Infection Control DeficienciesDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-07-28Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-07-28Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-07-28Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-07-28Pharmacy Service DeficienciesImplement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-07-28Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-07-28Administration DeficienciesElectronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

4 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-05-01Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-07-28Smoke DeficienciesHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-07-28Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-07-28Services DeficienciesHave properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
0
Total Penalties

No penalty records found.

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