About Valley Vista Care Center of Sandpoint
Valley Vista Care Center Of Sandpoint, located in Sandpoint, ID, is a non-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Valley Vista Care Center of Sandpoint
- More Nursing Time: Staff spends 4.48 hours per resident daily (National Avg: 3.87).
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 1 Stars
- Nursing Hours 4.48 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Above Average Staffing
Valley Vista Care Center of Sandpoint provides more care hours than the state average and more than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 1 |
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| Health Inspection | 1 |
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| Quality Measures | 2 |
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| Staffing | 4 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 72 | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Weighted Average | 92 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 21.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 17.9% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | 0.2% |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | 2.6% |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 22.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 8.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 0.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 5.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 4.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 5.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 99.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 83.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 1.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 23.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 17.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 87.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 22.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 29.5% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2024: 14 complaints
- 2025: 14 complaints
- Total: 28 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2025 | Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. |
| Jul 31, 2025 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. |
| Jul 31, 2025 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| Jul 31, 2025 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted |
| Jul 31, 2025 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. |
| Jul 31, 2025 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. |
| Jul 31, 2025 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. |
| Jul 31, 2025 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. |
| Jul 31, 2025 | Honor 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. |
| Jul 31, 2025 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| Jul 31, 2025 | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident?s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. |
| Jul 31, 2025 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| Jul 31, 2025 | Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws. |
| Jul 31, 2025 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| Jun 21, 2024 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| Jun 21, 2024 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. |
| Jun 21, 2024 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
| Jun 21, 2024 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. |
| Jun 21, 2024 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| Jun 21, 2024 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| Jun 21, 2024 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| Jun 21, 2024 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. |
| Jun 21, 2024 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Jun 21, 2024 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Jun 21, 2024 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| Jun 21, 2024 | 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. |
| Jun 21, 2024 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly |
| Jun 21, 2024 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. |
Nearby Hospitals
BONNER GENERAL HOSPITAL
SANDPOINT, ID
NEWPORT COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
NEWPORT, WA
Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
VALLEY VISTA CARE CORPORATION
Ownership Structure
Management & Direction
- WILLIAM COWIN CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- TOM GOODALL CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- DONNA HAYES CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL LAMBERT OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- MICHAEL LAMBERT ADP OF THE SNF
- CHARLES LLOYD CORPORATE OFFICER
- HEIDI MCGREAL CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL MEZA OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- MICHAEL MEZA ADP OF THE SNF
- SABRINA POWELL CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- DOUG RYAN CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- CLAUDIA SPOONER CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- VALLEY VISTA CARE CORPORATION OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- KASEY WILKS CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- CHERI WOODIN CORPORATE DIRECTOR
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Life Care Center of Sandpoint | N/A | 3 |
| Valley Vista Care Center of Sandpoint | N/A | 1 |
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Noted Deficiencies
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Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Valley Vista Care Center of Sandpoint directly at 2082654514. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.