Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
Gateway Transitional Care Center
Pocatello, ID · 102 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey July 24, 2025
CMS Certification Number 135011 · first certified January 1967
Ownership
Operated by THE ENSIGN GROUP · For profit - Corporation
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within ID
3 citations — more than 9% of the 80 certified nursing homes in ID. Compared within ID rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 2 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 0.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window is open now: August 2026 to July 2028. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was July 2025. Facilities in ID are typically surveyed 12–36 months after the last one (median 14), measured over 112 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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Emergency preparedness
1 of the 3 citations on file is Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
6 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 3 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-0909 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.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in ID, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the ID figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 3 |
| Median facility in ID | 9 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| April 12, 2019 | 0 |
| July 11, 2024 | 1 |
| July 24, 2025 | 2 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | 1 | 2024-07-11 |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 1 | 2025-07-24 |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 1 | 2025-07-24 |
What the citations cover
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 1
- Smoke Deficiencies 1
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 1 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 1 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
July 24, 2025 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 27, 2025) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 27, 2025) |
July 11, 2024 — 1 citation
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 13, 2024) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.