Power County Nursing Home

Overview
Power County Nursing Home is located in American Falls, ID, part of Power County.
According to United States census data, the city has a population of 4,610. 13.6% of residents are 65 years or older, 2.9% less than the U.S. population.
Three neighboring cities, towns, and the like are Aberdeen, Arbon Valley, and Rockland.
Our network provides data for 2 senior living communities in American Falls, ID with this community.
About the Community
A hospital district-owned entity, Power County Nursing Home accepts Medicare and Medicaid. The facility contains 20 beds with an average occupancy rate of 100%.
Resident council is available. Power County Nursing Home is not a continuing care retirement community.
The most recent standard fire safety inspection saw automatic sprinklers in all required areas.
Quality Measures and Vaccination Rates
Power County Nursing Home reports the below data to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The Retirement Being team compares each datum to the nation’s and Idaho’s averages.
Long-Stay Quality Measures
Anti-Anxiety Medication
D
24.2% of residents received anti-anxiety or hypnotic medication, 4.7% more than the nation and 8% more than the state.
Antipsychotic Medication
C
12.1% of residents received antipsychotic medication, 2.4% less than the nation and 5.8% less than the state.
Bowels or Bladder Control
B
37% of low-risk residents lose control of their bowels or bladder, 10% less than the nation and 11.1% less than the state.
Depressive Symptoms
A
0% of residents have depressive symptoms, 7.5% less than the nation and 8.2% less than the state.
Falls with a Major Injury
F
8.1% of residents have one or more falls with a major injury, 4.7% more than the nation and 4.8% more than the state.
Increased Need for Help
F
23.1% of residents’ need for help with daily activities increased, 8.5% more than the nation and 9.7% more than the state.
Influenza Vaccine
F
80% of residents were given the influenza vaccine, 15.4% less than the nation and 16.6% less than the state.
Physical Restraints
A
0% of residents were physically restrained, 0.2% less than the nation and 0.3% less than the state.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
F
85.5% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 7.2% less than the nation and 11.2% less than the state.
Pressure Ulcers
C
8.1% of high-risk residents have pressure ulcers, the same as the nation and 2.3% more than the state.
UTI
A
0% of residents have a urinary tract infection, 2.4% less than the nation and 2.5% less than the state.
Urinary Catheter
A
0% of residents have or had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder, 1.6% less than the nation and 1.6% less than the state.
Weight Loss
F
9.7% of residents lose too much weight, 3.7% more than the nation and 3.8% more than the state.
Worsening Movability
F
37.8% of residents’ ability to move independently worsened, 19.8% more than the nation and 19.8% more than the state.
Short-Stay Quality Measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
F
43.5% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 36% less than the nation and 41.6% less than the state.
COVID-19 Vaccination Rates
Resident Primary Series
B
95% of residents were given the primary vaccination series, 7.7% more than the nation and 9.9% more than the state.
Resident Boosters
F
5% of residents were up-to-date on their vaccines, 52.3% less than the nation and 48.6% less than the state.
Staff Primary Series
C
87.8% of staff completed the primary vaccination series, 0.9% more than the nation and 9.8% more than the state.
Staff Boosters
F
6.1% of staff were up-to-date on their vaccines, 36.8% less than the nation and 26.1% less than the state.
Staffing Hours
Power County Nursing Home provides staffing information to the CMS, which the federal agency uses to calculate the below staffing data. Our team then sets each data point against the nation’s and Idaho’s averages.
Nurse Aide
A
Nurse aide hours total 2 hours and 59 minutes per resident daily, 47 minutes longer than the nation and 30 minutes longer than the state.
Licensed Partial Nurse
B
Licensed partial nurse hours total 1 hour and 2 minutes per resident daily, 9 minutes longer than the nation and 10 minutes longer than the state.
Registered Nurse
D
Registered nurse hours total 29 minutes per resident daily, 11 minutes shorter than the nation and 25 minutes shorter than the state.
On the weekend, registered nurse hours total 21 minutes per resident daily, 5 minutes shorter than the nation and 14 minutes shorter than the state.
Physical Therapist
F
Physical therapist hours total 0 minutes per resident daily, 4 minutes shorter than the nation and 8 minutes shorter than the state.
Local Businesses and Organizations
Healthcare
For Power County Nursing Home residents that require a hospital visit, Power County Hospital is the closest, 0 miles away. The Hospital Cooperative is the next nearest, 21.88 miles away.
The closest pharmacies are Rockland Pharmacy, 0.28 miles away, and Wallace Drug, 11.19 miles away. Wienhoff Drug Testing and Keymed are two more in the area.
Should there be a need for dental care, Brent T Schvaneveldt DMD and Falls Dental are 0.15 miles and 0.31 miles away. As for vision care, American Falls Eye Center is 0.36 miles from the community.
Leisure Activities
If some fresh air or exercise is desired, American Falls City Park is 0.21 miles away, and Massacre Rocks State Park is 10.05 miles away. West Wynn Theatre is 21.19 miles away for an activity with little physical movement. Bookworms can find solace in American Falls District Library, 0.22 miles from Power County Nursing Home.
Nearby places of worship include Catholic Church Saint Marys and The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints. The former is 0.13 miles, and the latter is 0.24 miles from the community.
When the time comes for a haircut or trim, Bobby D’s Barber Shop is 20.64 miles away.
Sustenance
Seniors looking to dine out or order takeout have several choices, including Falls Grill & Chill and Rock Bottom, 0.29 miles and 0.31 miles away. China City and La Esperanza Panaderia & Restaurant are a couple of other establishments in the area.
To do some grocery shopping, Amer Falls Aber is 0.52 miles away, and Livingwell Food Service is 11.01 miles away. Stokes Aberdeen and Dean’s Foods are two more nearby options.
Financial Services
Take care of financial needs at KeyBank, 0.25 miles away, or The Bank of Commerce, 0.25 miles away. Idaho Central Credit Union and Wells Fargo are also in the vicinity of the community.
The Weather in American Falls
July was American Falls’s warmest month of the last year, with an average high of 89°F. Conversely, its coldest month was February. The average low in February was 13°F.
The city saw 11.17 inches of precipitation, 255.6 inches of snowfall, and average humidity of 58% over the last 12 months.