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Health Inspection

Boundary County Nursing Home

May 1, 2026 · Bonners Ferry, ID · 6640 Kaniksu Street
Citations 14
CMS Rating 4/5
Beds 20
Provider ID 135004
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Boundary County Nursing Home
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Inspection Summary

Boundary County Nursing Home in Bonners Ferry, ID — inspection on May 1, 2026.

Found 14 citations. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

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Inspection Findings

FF0578
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Boundary County Nursing Home in Bonners Ferry, ID for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0578 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-05-01.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: 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.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 14 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Boundary County Nursing Home.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-06-12.

Federal health inspectors cited Boundary County Nursing Home in Bonners Ferry, ID for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0628 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-05-01.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 14 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Boundary County Nursing Home.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-06-12.

Federal health inspectors cited Boundary County Nursing Home in Bonners Ferry, ID for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0657 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-05-01.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 14 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Boundary County Nursing Home.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-06-12.

Federal health inspectors cited Boundary County Nursing Home in Bonners Ferry, ID for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0688 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-05-01.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 14 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Boundary County Nursing Home.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-06-12.

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Federal health inspectors cited Boundary County Nursing Home in Bonners Ferry, ID for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0695 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-05-01.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 14 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Boundary County Nursing Home.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-06-12.

Federal health inspectors cited Boundary County Nursing Home in Bonners Ferry, ID for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0699 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-05-01.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 14 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Boundary County Nursing Home.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-06-12.

Federal health inspectors cited Boundary County Nursing Home in Bonners Ferry, ID for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0726 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-05-01.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 14 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Boundary County Nursing Home.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-06-12.

Federal health inspectors cited Boundary County Nursing Home in Bonners Ferry, ID for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0732 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-05-01.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Post nurse staffing information every day.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 14 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Boundary County Nursing Home.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-06-12.

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Federal health inspectors cited Boundary County Nursing Home in Bonners Ferry, ID for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0757 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-05-01.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 14 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Boundary County Nursing Home.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-06-12.

Federal health inspectors cited Boundary County Nursing Home in Bonners Ferry, ID for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0759 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-05-01.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 14 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Boundary County Nursing Home.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-06-12.

Federal health inspectors cited Boundary County Nursing Home in Bonners Ferry, ID for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0812 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-05-01.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 14 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Boundary County Nursing Home.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-06-12.

Federal health inspectors cited Boundary County Nursing Home in Bonners Ferry, ID for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0865 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-05-01.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 14 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Boundary County Nursing Home.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-06-12.

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Federal health inspectors cited Boundary County Nursing Home in Bonners Ferry, ID for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0881 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-05-01.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 14 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Boundary County Nursing Home.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-06-12.

Federal health inspectors cited Boundary County Nursing Home in Bonners Ferry, ID for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0947 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-05-01.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 14 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Boundary County Nursing Home.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-06-12.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in Bonners Ferry, ID, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from Boundary County Nursing Home or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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