Boundary County Nursing Home in Bonners Ferry, ID has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with strong staffing and quality scores and no fines in the last 24 months. Its reported nurse staffing is 5.75 hours per resident per day, above the federal benchmark of 4.1, and its health inspection rating is 4 out of 5 stars.
Last inspection: September 13, 2024Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 5.7507.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
2.24
Licensed practical nurses
0.53
Nurse aides
2.98
Weekend nursing
4.97
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 30%
Registered nurse turnover: 22%
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
15.5%Steady
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4.3%Steady
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.6%Steady
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%Steady
Residents who lost too much weight
10.3%Steady
Residents who were physically restrained
0%Steady
Residents needing more help with daily activities
21.7%Steady
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
8.4%Steady
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
19.1%Steady
Residents with a long-term catheter
12.4%Steady
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
31.1%Steady
Residents with depressive symptoms
26.4%Steady
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.1%Steady
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited September 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited January 2019 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The home failed to complete and keep the resident’s care plan properly prepared, reviewed, and updated by the right health professionals. Cited July 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 657 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(2) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited July 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to develop and follow policies to make sure residents received flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Cited July 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 883 — 42 CFR §483.80 — S/S: E
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 10 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Ownership
Government - County
Occupancy
17.9 residents on an average day (89% of 20 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 59 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.