Based on interviews of residents, resident representatives, and staff, and record review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure a resident's cultural/religious rights were honored. This was true for 1 of 1 resident (Resident #28) whose record was reviewed for resident rights. This failure resulted in psychosocial harm to Resident #28 when a certified nursing assistant (CNA) cut her hair without her consent. Findings include: Resident #28 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], for care following a stroke and had multiple diagnoses including chronic kidney disease and dementia. A facility incident report, dated 2/12/25, documented staff were pulling Resident #28's hair while brushing it, then cut her hair. …
F561 citations in Idaho
Self-determination · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
Against expectation — 2025
Idaho cites F561 less often than its own record predicts
0.87 times the national share — cited less often here than elsewhere.
Of every deficiency written in Idaho in 2025, this is the portion that was F561.
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
In the surveyor’s words
What Idaho surveyors wrote
F561 findings written in Idaho, one from each severity band recorded here, most serious first.
Severity is as the surveyor wrote it. Some findings had already been corrected before the survey.
Based on resident and staff interviews, record review, and policy review it was determined the facility failed to ensure resident's preference for bathing schedule was honored. This was true for 1 of 23 residents (Resident #5) reviewed for choices. This deficient practice had the potential for residents to experience a decreased sense of well-being, lack of self-worth, and frustration when their preference for bathing was not accommodated. Findings include:The facility's Resident Shower policy revision date 12/31/25, documented residents would be provided showers as per request or as per facility schedule protocols and based upon resident safety.Resident #5 was admitted to the facility 7/22/25, with multiple diagnoses including pneumonia and chronic kidney disease.Resident #5's care plan… …
The short window
Recent years
| Year | Share of Idaho citations | vs expected |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.62% | 1.51× |
| 2025 | 0.33% | 0.87× |
Shares of citations, not counts: earlier years hold fewer inspections.
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