Pocatello has four published communities on Local Senior Advisor that offer skilled nursing. Their licensed capacity ranges from 41 to 113 beds, about 322 beds in total. Every listing comes from public records, so this is a list of what is actually licensed or listed and operating, not a list of advertisers.
Skilled Nursing in Pocatello
Gateway Transitional Care Center in Pocatello: CMS-certified nursing facility, licensed for 102 beds.
Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello in Pocatello: CMS-certified nursing facility, licensed for 66 beds.
Monte Vista Hills Healthcare Center in Pocatello: CMS-certified nursing facility, licensed for 113 beds.
Quinn Meadows Rehabilitation and Care Center in Pocatello: CMS-certified nursing facility, licensed for 41 beds.
How Skilled Nursing Works in Idaho
Skilled nursing in Idaho is provided by nursing facilities, which are licensed by the state and certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). They provide 24-hour nursing care under a physician's orders, and many also offer short-term rehabilitation, such as physical, occupational and speech therapy after a hospital stay.
Medicare can cover a limited period of skilled nursing or rehabilitation after a qualifying hospital stay, while long-term nursing care is usually paid privately, through long-term care insurance, or by Idaho Medicaid for people who qualify. CMS publishes inspection results and quality ratings for certified nursing facilities, which families can review before choosing.
Hospitals Nearby
Measured in a straight line from the average location of these communities, the closest hospitals are Portneuf Medical Center (about 1 mile) and Bingham Memorial Hospital (about 22 miles), based on OpenStreetMap hospital data. Ask each community which hospital its residents usually use and how it arranges doctor visits and transportation.
Paying for Care
Local Senior Advisor does not have verified community-level pricing for skilled nursing in Pocatello. As a statewide figure, the 2024 CareScout Cost of Care Survey put Idaho's median for assisted living at $4,600 a month and for a semi-private nursing home room at $10,068 a month. Actual rates depend on the room, the level of care and the building. Four of these communities appear as Idaho Medicaid providers in state or federal data.
Getting Help
Local Senior Advisor is a free service to families. A local advisor can help a family compare skilled nursing options in Pocatello, explain the difference between license types, and set up tours. Visiting at a mealtime and getting the monthly rate and what it includes in writing make the comparison easier.
