Inspection Reports for Copper Summit Assisted Living
2424 Birdie Thompson Dr, Pocatello, ID 83201, United States, ID, 83201
Back to Facility ProfileInspection Report Summary
The most recent inspection on December 19, 2025, found deficiencies related to incomplete criminal background checks for some employees and inconsistent infection control practices during medication administration and meal service. Earlier inspections also noted issues with background checks, fire safety documentation, relocation agreements, and equipment use, indicating recurring themes around staff compliance and safety procedures. Complaint investigations were not listed in the available reports. There were no fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or license actions mentioned in any report. The inspection history shows ongoing challenges with regulatory compliance, particularly in background screening and infection control, without a clear trend of improvement or worsening.
Deficiencies (last 4 years)
Deficiencies (over 4 years)
2.8 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
65% better than Idaho average
Idaho average: 7.9 deficiencies/yearDeficiencies per year
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Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Deficiencies: 3
Dec 19, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was a health care licensure and follow-up survey conducted to verify compliance with regulatory requirements.
Findings
The survey found that several employees lacked required criminal history and background checks prior to working alone with residents, and infection control practices were not consistently followed during medication administration and meal service.
Deficiencies (3)
| Description |
|---|
| Two of six employees did not have a Department Criminal History and Background Check completed prior to the survey or working alone with residents. |
| Three of four employees did not have Idaho State Police background checks completed prior to working alone with residents. |
| A medication technician was observed administering medications without hand hygiene between residents and without proper infection control precautions; staff were also observed not wearing aprons during meal service after providing care. |
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| T Shane Bell | Administrator | Named in relation to confirming background check deficiencies and infection control issues. |
| Mina Ramirez | Survey Team Leader | Conducted the health care licensure and follow-up survey. |
Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Deficiencies: 1
Mar 31, 2023
Visit Reason
The visit was conducted as a health care licensure and follow-up survey to verify compliance with regulatory requirements.
Findings
One of two employees reviewed did not have a completed Idaho State Police background check as required by rule .009.02.b. The administrator confirmed the background check was not completed.
Deficiencies (1)
| Description |
|---|
| One of two employees did not have a completed Idaho State Police background check as required. |
Report Facts
Employees reviewed for background check: 2
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Candace Polson | Administrator | Confirmed the Idaho State Police background check was not completed |
| Jenny Walker | Survey Team Leader | Led the health care licensure and follow-up survey |
Inspection Report
Life Safety
Deficiencies: 3
Dec 7, 2022
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a fire life safety and sanitation licensure survey for Copper Summit Assisted Living.
Findings
The facility was found to have deficiencies including only one signed relocation agreement instead of the required two, incomplete documentation of fire alarm inspections and sensitivity testing, and use of a non-grounded plug adapter for electrical equipment in the nurse's office.
Deficiencies (3)
| Description |
|---|
| Only one signed and dated relocation agreement instead of the required two with separate locations. |
| Fire alarm inspections lack documentation of quantity or location of devices tested; no sensitivity testing documented within the past five years. |
| Use of non-grounded plug adapter to supply power to a mini fridge in Nurse's office, not in accordance with NFPA 70 and 70A. |
Report Facts
Response due date: Jan 6, 2023
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Candace Polson | Administrator | Named as facility administrator |
| Sam Burbank | Survey Team Leader | Named as survey team leader |
Inspection Report
Life Safety
Deficiencies: 3
May 12, 2021
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a fire life safety and sanitation licensure survey at Copper Summit Assisted Living.
Findings
The facility was found to have non-core issues including only one relocation agreement instead of the required two, failure to update the relocation agreement annually, use of a multi-plug adapter on the IT wall in the Nurse's Office, and an unsecured oxygen cylinder in the Nurse's Office.
Deficiencies (3)
| Description |
|---|
| Facility had only one relocation agreement instead of the required two and the agreement was not updated annually. |
| Facility had a Multi-Plug Adapter (MPA) in use on the IT wall in the Nurse's Office. |
| Facility had an unsecured oxygen cylinder in the Nurse's Office. |
Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Deficiencies: 1
Mar 10, 2021
Visit Reason
The visit was conducted as a health care licensure and follow-up inspection to verify compliance with regulatory requirements.
Findings
The facility failed to maintain medication refrigerator temperatures within the required range, with documented temperatures between 32 and 37 degrees Fahrenheit on 20 occasions, below the proper range of 38 to 45 degrees.
Deficiencies (1)
| Description |
|---|
| The facility failed to ensure the medication refrigerator temperatures were within parameters, with temperatures ranging from 32 to 37 degrees Fahrenheit on 20 occasions. |
Report Facts
Temperature log occurrences: 20
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