Last Updated: October 2026
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Composite Quality Score

Comprehensive rating based on CMS data, staffing, quality measures, and compliance

A-
Grade
61
Score
CMS Ratings
13.4/22
Staffing Quality
11.6/20
Quality Measures
0.0/22
Compliance
18.0/18
Safety
13.0/13
Availability
10.0/10

Current Availability Estimate

Occupancy Rate83.8%
102
Total Beds
86
Occupied
16
Available

Basic Information

Address:

527 Memorial Drive

Pocatello, ID 83201

Number of Beds:

102

Estimated Occupancy:

84% (~17 available)

Chain:

THE ENSIGN GROUP

Quality Ratings

Overall Rating:3/5 Stars
Health Inspection:2/5 Stars
Staffing Rating:3/5 Stars
Quality Measures:5/5 Stars

Safety Information

Abuse Issues:No Issues Reported
Special Focus:Not Under Special Focus

Additional Information

CMS Certification Number:

135011

Provider Type:

Medicare and Medicaid

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Staffing Metrics

Higher staffing hours generally indicate better care quality. Lower turnover indicates more experienced, stable staff.

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours

Per resident per day

Above Average

This Facility

0.83

hours

National Avg

0.64

hours

Total Nursing Staff Hours

RN + LPN + Nurse Aides per resident per day

Average

This Facility

3.76

hours

National Avg

3.89

hours

Breakdown:

RN: 0.83hLPN: 0.84hAide: 2.09h

Staff Turnover Rate

Annual nursing staff turnover

Average

This Facility

50.0%

National Avg

46.6%

RN Turnover: 26.7%

Understanding Staffing Metrics

Staffing hours: Higher hours generally mean more staff attention per resident. Federal minimum is 3.5 total hours per resident per day, but quality facilities often exceed 4+ hours.

Turnover: High turnover (>50%) can indicate staffing issues and affect care continuity. Lower turnover means more experienced staff familiar with residents' needs.

Detailed Quality Measures

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Health Inspections & Deficiencies

Critical Deficiencies Found

This facility has 2 deficiency citations involving actual harm to residents. Review these carefully before making a decision.

Total Deficiencies

62

Inspections

3

Critical

2

Jul 11, 2024 - Health Survey

24 deficiencies cited

Medium - PatternTag F0641

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected: Aug 15, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0625

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Corrected: Aug 15, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected: Aug 15, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0695

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected: Aug 15, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0700

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Corrected: Aug 15, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0732

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected: Aug 15, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0758

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Implement 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.

Corrected: Aug 15, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Corrected: Aug 15, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected: Aug 15, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected: Aug 15, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0909

Environmental Deficiencies

Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.

Corrected: Aug 15, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected: Aug 15, 2024From Complaint
Medium - PatternTag F0641

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected: Aug 15, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0625

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Corrected: Aug 15, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected: Aug 15, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0695

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected: Aug 15, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0700

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Corrected: Aug 15, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0732

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected: Aug 15, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0758

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Implement 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.

Corrected: Aug 15, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Corrected: Aug 15, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected: Aug 15, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected: Aug 15, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0909

Environmental Deficiencies

Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.

Corrected: Aug 15, 2024
Medium - PatternTag F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected: Aug 15, 2024From Complaint

Apr 12, 2019 - Health Survey

14 deficiencies cited

Medium - PatternTag F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected: May 3, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0883

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected: May 3, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0565

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Corrected: May 3, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0585

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Corrected: May 3, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0657

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected: May 3, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0804

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected: May 3, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected: May 3, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected: May 3, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0883

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected: May 3, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0565

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Corrected: May 3, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0585

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Corrected: May 3, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0657

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected: May 3, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0804

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected: May 3, 2019
Medium - PatternTag F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected: May 3, 2019

Oct 13, 2017 - Health Survey

24 deficiencies cited

Medium - PatternTag F0318

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that residents with limited range of motion receive appropriate treatment and services to increase range of motion or prevent further decrease in range of motion.

Corrected: Nov 3, 2017
Medium - PatternTag F0322

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Give proper treatment to residents with feeding tubes to prevent problems (such as aspiration pneumonia, diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration, metabolic abnormalities, nasal-pharyngeal ulcers) and help restore eating skills, if possible.

Corrected: Nov 3, 2017
Medium - PatternTag F0364

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature.

Corrected: Nov 3, 2017
Critical - Actual HarmTag F0367

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Make sure that special or therapeutic diets are ordered by the attending doctor.

Corrected: Nov 3, 2017
Medium - PatternTag F0441

Environmental Deficiencies

Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.

Corrected: Nov 3, 2017
Medium - PatternTag F0157

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected: Jan 12, 2018
Medium - PatternTag F0164

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Corrected: Nov 3, 2017
Medium - PatternTag F0241

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality.

Corrected: Nov 3, 2017
Medium - PatternTag F0279

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected: Nov 3, 2017
Medium - PatternTag F0281

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected: Jan 12, 2018
Medium - PatternTag F0280

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment.

Corrected: Nov 3, 2017
Medium - PatternTag F0309

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident .

Corrected: Jan 12, 2018
Medium - PatternTag F0318

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that residents with limited range of motion receive appropriate treatment and services to increase range of motion or prevent further decrease in range of motion.

Corrected: Nov 3, 2017
Medium - PatternTag F0322

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Give proper treatment to residents with feeding tubes to prevent problems (such as aspiration pneumonia, diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration, metabolic abnormalities, nasal-pharyngeal ulcers) and help restore eating skills, if possible.

Corrected: Nov 3, 2017
Medium - PatternTag F0364

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature.

Corrected: Nov 3, 2017
Critical - Actual HarmTag F0367

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Make sure that special or therapeutic diets are ordered by the attending doctor.

Corrected: Nov 3, 2017
Medium - PatternTag F0441

Environmental Deficiencies

Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.

Corrected: Nov 3, 2017
Medium - PatternTag F0157

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected: Jan 12, 2018
Medium - PatternTag F0164

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Corrected: Nov 3, 2017
Medium - PatternTag F0241

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality.

Corrected: Nov 3, 2017
Medium - PatternTag F0279

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected: Nov 3, 2017
Medium - PatternTag F0280

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment.

Corrected: Nov 3, 2017
Medium - PatternTag F0281

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected: Jan 12, 2018
Medium - PatternTag F0309

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident .

Corrected: Jan 12, 2018

Understanding Deficiencies

Deficiencies are violations of federal health and safety standards identified during CMS inspections. They are categorized by scope (isolated, pattern, or widespread) and severity (potential for harm vs. actual harm).

Critical deficiencies involve actual harm to residents and should be carefully considered. Facilities typically have opportunities to correct deficiencies and implement preventive measures.

Understanding deficiencies: Not all deficiencies indicate poor care. Learn how to interpret health inspection results and identify serious warning signs. Read our guide on warning signs →

Penalties & Enforcement

No penalties or payment denials in the past 3 years

Key Highlights

👨‍⚕
Above Average RN Staffing
0.83 RN hours per resident/day (national avg: 0.64)
🛏
Beds Available
Approximately 17 beds potentially available
🏢
Part of Healthcare Chain
THE ENSIGN GROUP

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the quality rating for Gateway Transitional Care Center?

Gateway Transitional Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars. This rating is based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures reported by Medicare.

How many beds does this facility have?

Gateway Transitional Care Center has 102 certified beds. The facility averages 86 residents per day, with an occupancy rate of approximately 84%.

What type of ownership does this facility have?

This facility is for profit - corporation owned. It is part of the THE ENSIGN GROUP network.

How can I contact Gateway Transitional Care Center?

You can call Gateway Transitional Care Center at (208)478-3333. The facility is located at 527 Memorial Drive, Pocatello, ID 83201.

What should I look for when choosing a nursing home?

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