All citations for Valley Vista Care Center of Sandpoint

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

June 27, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 29 citations

  1. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level J.

    Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 21, 2024).

  2. Harm to a resident

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 21, 2024).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of June 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 31, 2025).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0809, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of June 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 31, 2025).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of June 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 31, 2025).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of June 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 31, 2025).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0868, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 21, 2024).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0947, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 21, 2024).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of January 31, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 7, 2019).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of June 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 31, 2025).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0578, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of June 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 31, 2025).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of June 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 31, 2025).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0627, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of June 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 31, 2025).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0628, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of June 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 31, 2025).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0655, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of June 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 31, 2025).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of June 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 31, 2025).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0697, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of June 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 31, 2025).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0757, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of June 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 31, 2025).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0839, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of June 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 31, 2025).

  20. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 21, 2024).

  21. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0554, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 21, 2024).

  22. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0580, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 21, 2024).

  23. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0582, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 21, 2024).

  24. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 21, 2024).

  25. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of May 6, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 21, 2024).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.