Pocatello, ID · 113 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Pocatello's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,900–$10,970/mo
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Gateway Transitional Care Center
527 Memorial Drive, Pocatello, ID 83201 · Bannock County
57
GoodHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.Photos via google places.
Availability outlook● Very limited availability
Typically 97% full (85 of 88 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Pocatello
Gateway Transitional Care Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Pocatello, ID, with 88 certified beds and an average of about 85 residents per day. It operates as part of the The Ensign Group network.
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.44 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.75 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 47.9%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 15 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.44 hrs/resident/day)
- •15 deficiencies at last survey
Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Pocatello, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 88
- Avg. residents/day
- 85
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- The Ensign Group
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 135011
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $8,900–$10,970/mo (median $9,670) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Pocatello prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.44
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.75
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 47.9%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 15
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2025-07-24
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (34 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-07-24Severity E — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2025-07-24Severity E — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
2025-07-24Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
2025-07-24Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
2025-07-24Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
2025-07-24Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
2025-07-24Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
2025-07-24Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Physical therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ 24-hour staff
Location
527 Memorial Drive, Pocatello, ID
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Gateway Transitional Care Center
How much does Gateway Transitional Care Center cost?
Gateway Transitional Care Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Pocatello, ID area typically runs $8,900–$10,970 per month (median $9,670, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Gateway Transitional Care Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Gateway Transitional Care Center 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Gateway Transitional Care Center?
Staff provide about 3.44 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 47.9% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Gateway Transitional Care Center?
Gateway Transitional Care Center has 34 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-07-24). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Gateway Transitional Care Center have availability?
Typically 97% full (85 of 88 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Gateway Transitional Care Center offer?
Gateway Transitional Care Center in Pocatello, ID offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 88 beds.
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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