Fairwinds - Sandcreek

3310 Valencia Drive, Idaho Falls, ID 83404

(208) 542-6200

Assisted Living Facility|Last inspected May 8, 2025

6 violations cited

Last inspected: May 8, 2025|Licensed for 75 beds

AI-Generated Summary

State inspectors found multiple medication management failures at Fairwinds - Sandcreek, including medications not being available for three residents (missing items ranged from pain relievers to prescription patches) and medication destruction logs missing required witness signatures. Inspectors also found that required 90-day nursing assessments were not completed for six of eight sampled residents, and six-month reviews for residents taking psychotropic medications were skipped — both issues had been cited in a previous 2022 inspection. Residents' care plans (Negotiated Service Agreements) were incomplete or outdated, failing to reflect current needs like wound care, mobility changes, and one resident's hospice enrollment. Additionally, nursing assessments for health changes — including falls, wounds, and mobility decline — were performed but not documented in resident records.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fairwinds - Sandcreek

How many violations does Fairwinds - Sandcreek have?
Fairwinds - Sandcreek has 6 violations documented in The Care Audit database. Review the full citation details above.
When was Fairwinds - Sandcreek last inspected?
The most recent inspection date on file is May 8, 2025. Facilities in Idaho are typically re-inspected annually.
Is there an official inspection report for Fairwinds - Sandcreek?
Yes. A link to the official state inspection report is available on this page. The report is hosted on the Idaho government website.
Is Fairwinds - Sandcreek a licensed facility in Idaho?
Fairwinds - Sandcreek is listed in The Care Audit as a state-licensed assisted living facility in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Licensing status is sourced from official Idaho health department records and is updated periodically.