The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited May 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
Nursing home report
Valley Vista Care Center of Sandpoint
Sandpoint, ID · Medicare-certified · 73 beds
Needs attention
Non-profit
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
Valley Vista Care Center of Sandpoint has a 1-star overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating, 2-star quality measures, and 4-star staffing; it is flagged for the lowest overall rating, had no fines in the last 24 months, and reports 4.47 nurse hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.4703 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: June 27, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0lowest overall rating
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.4703.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.54
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.79
- Nurse aides
- 3.13
- Weekend nursing
- 4.18
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 64%
Registered nurse turnover: 25%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
33.3%38.6%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
5.4%6.7%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
1.7%1.7%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
8.9%5%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
3.8%3.5%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
29.8%17.6%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
8.5%12%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
20.8%26.8%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
3.8%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%2.8%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
19.5%31.1%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
1.9%6.9%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%98.3%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—87.5%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
85%79.5%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited May 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to make sure each resident got an accurate assessment of their needs and condition. Cited June 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 641 — 42 CFR §483.20(g) — S/S: E
The home failed to make sure residents were served meals and snacks at times that fit their needs, preferences, and requests. Cited June 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 809 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited June 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 14 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $40,918 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 14 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $40,918 in total fines.
- $40,918
Federal fine
May 6, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 67.3 residents on an average day (92% of 73 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 53 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.