Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
Valley Vista Care Center of Sandpoint
Sandpoint, ID · 73 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey June 27, 2025
CMS Certification Number 135055 · first certified July 1973
Ownership
Independently operated (no chain recorded by CMS) · Non profit - Corporation
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within ID
19 citations — more than 86% 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 0 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 9.5. 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: July 2026 to July 2028. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was June 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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1 inspection-and-testing tag has been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Emergency preparedness
11 of the 19 citations on file are 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)
3 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 19 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0584 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.
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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 | 19 |
| Median facility in ID | 9 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| January 31, 2019 | 16 |
| May 6, 2024 | 3 |
| June 27, 2025 | 0 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 2 | 2024-05-06 |
| E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | 1 | 2019-01-31 |
| E-0036 | Establish emergency prep training and testing. | 1 | 2019-01-31 |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | 1 | 2024-05-06 |
| E-0029 | Develop a communication plan. | 1 | 2019-01-31 |
| K-0325 | Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. | 1 | 2019-01-31 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 1 | 2019-01-31 |
| K-0100 | Meet other general requirements. | 1 | 2019-01-31 |
What the citations cover
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 11
- Smoke Deficiencies 2
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 2
- Services Deficiencies 1
- Other 3
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 11 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 2 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 2 |
| Services Deficiencies | 1 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 1 |
| Construction Deficiencies | 1 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
May 6, 2024 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 8, 2023) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 8, 2023) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 8, 2023) |
January 31, 2019 — 16 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 14, 2018) |
| E-0006 | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 14, 2018) |
| E-0013 | Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 14, 2018) |
| E-0018 | Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 14, 2018) |
| E-0024 | Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 14, 2018) |
| E-0026 | Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 14, 2018) |
| E-0029 | Develop a communication plan. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 14, 2018) |
| E-0036 | Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 14, 2018) |
| E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 14, 2018) |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 14, 2018) |
| E-0041 | Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 14, 2018) |
| K-0100 | Meet other general requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 14, 2018) |
| K-0325 | Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 14, 2018) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 14, 2018) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 14, 2018) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 14, 2018) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.