Quick answers
- Where is Syringa Chalet Nursing Facility?
- 700 East Alice Street, Blackfoot, ID 83221, in Bingham County, Idaho.
- What is the phone number of Syringa Chalet Nursing Facility?
- (208) 785-1200, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Syringa Chalet Nursing Facility?
- Medicare overall rating: 5 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Syringa Chalet Nursing Facility been fined?
- Medicare lists 1 fine totaling $13,923.
- What did inspectors find at Syringa Chalet Nursing Facility?
- In its last three inspection cycles (August 23, 2019 to January 22, 2026), Medicare lists 22 health citations; the most serious was level G. 2 were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (August 23, 2019 to January 22, 2026), Syringa Chalet Nursing Facility had 22 health citations; the most serious was level G (actual harm to residents). 2 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $13,923 in total (1 fine, the latest on December 5, 2024). Nurse staffing is 5.87 hours per resident per day; the Idaho average is 3.99 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: January 22, 2026 — 8 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: January 22, 2026 (complaint investigation); January 22, 2026 (standard health inspection).
Show 8 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0584 Level D
“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.”
F0628 Level D
“Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.”
F0655 Level D
“Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0695 Level D
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0755 Level D
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0761 Level D
“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.”
F0919 Level D
“Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.”
Previous cycle: December 5, 2024 — 8 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: December 5, 2024 (complaint investigation); December 5, 2024 (standard health inspection).
F0676 Level G
“Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 7 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0550 Level E
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
F0625 Level D
“Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.”
F0641 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.”
F0657 Level D
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0812 Level D
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0814 Level D
“Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.”
Earlier cycle: August 23, 2019 — 6 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: August 23, 2019 (standard health inspection).
F0689 Level G
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 5 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0880 Level F
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0550 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
F0552 Level D
“Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.”
F0578 Level D
“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.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
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Fire safety citations (9)
E0039 Level F
“Conduct testing and exercise requirements.”
K0100 Level E
“Meet other general requirements.”
K0321 Level E
“Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.”
K0374 Level E
“Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.”
K0345 Level D
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0511 Level D
“Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.”
K0927 Level D
“Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.”
K0345 Level F
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0324 Level D
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $13,923 (1 fine). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| December 5, 2024 | Fine | $13,923 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | Idaho | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 1.27 | 0.84 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.59 | 0.73 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 4.02 | 2.41 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 5.87 | 3.99 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 4.83 | 3.39 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.95 | 0.56 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 45.8% | 49.5% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 53.3% | 40.7% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Legal business name: State of Idaho Department of Health and Welfare.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (1)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| State of Idaho Department of Health and Welfare | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | May 23, 2008 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
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Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 42 |
| Average residents per day | 35.2 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | Government – state |
| Legal business name | State of Idaho Department of Health and Welfare |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1990-03-12 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 700 East Alice Street, Blackfoot, ID 83221 |
| County | Bingham County |
| State | Idaho |
| Phone | (208) 785‑1200 |
| CMS Certification Number | 135111 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Bingham Memorial Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation0.7 mi · Blackfoot, ID · 4 of 5 stars
- Quinn Meadows Rehabilitation and Care Center21 mi · Pocatello, ID · 2 of 5 stars
- Monte Vista Hills Healthcare Center21 mi · Pocatello, ID · 5 of 5 stars
- Idaho State Veterans Home - Pocatello22 mi · Pocatello, ID · 4 of 5 stars
- Gateway Transitional Care Center23 mi · Pocatello, ID · 3 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Bingham Memorial Hospital0.6 mi · Blackfoot, ID · Critical Access Hospital
- Portneuf Medical Center22 mi · Pocatello, ID · Acute Care Hospital
- Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center26 mi · Idaho Falls, ID · Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13