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50+ Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Healthcare Partner in Montpelier, ID
At Bear Lake Memorial Hospital, our mission is to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate healthcare to our community. We are committed to being the most caring hospital on Earth, offering a wide range of services supported by experienced professionals. Our vision emphasizes leadership in community healthcare planning and economic development. Founded in 1950, we build on decades of local healthcare heritage, combining tradition with modern medical advancements. Our team collaborates closely with physicians to ensure optimal patient outcomes, reflected in consistently high patient satisfaction scores. We specialize in emergency care, diagnostics, long-term care, and rehabilitation, with state-of-the-art facilities and personalized treatment approaches.Accredited by leading healthcare associations, we maintain rigorous standards for quality and safety. Our 24/7 emergency department and fitness center underscore our dedication to round-the-clock care and preventive wellness. Through volunteer programs and community outreach, we extend our impact beyond clinical services. Patients consistently highlight our warm, family-like atmosphere and exceptional staff expertise. Our financial counseling services ensure accessibility, with flexible payment options and assistance programs available to all.
Services
Emergency Care
Counseling Services
Lab Testing
Radiology
Dialysis
Long Term Care
Home Health
Skilled Nursing
Fitness Center
Medical Records
Details
- Year established: 1950
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 emergency care with dedicated medical professionals
- Our high nurse-to-patient ratios ensure personalized attention
- State-of-the-art imaging suite with certified technologists
- Specialized dialysis services rated best in regional comparisons
- Comprehensive wellness programs with fitness center access
What people say
Best Dialysis center
Friendly and courteous
Family atmosphere
Quick and clean
Personalized care
Services
Emergency Care
Our 24/7 emergency department provides immediate care for critical conditions with board-certified physicians and advanced diagnostic equipment. We handle trauma cases, cardiac emergencies, and urgent medical situations with rapid response protocols. Patients receive timely treatment prioritized by severity, supported by on-call specialists for complex cases.
Dialysis Services
Specialized hemodialysis treatments administered by certified nephrology nurses using modern filtration systems. We offer flexible scheduling with personalized care plans for chronic kidney disease patients. Our facility maintains strict infection control standards and provides nutritional counseling to complement treatment regimens.
Radiology
Comprehensive diagnostic imaging including X-ray, CT scans, and ultrasound performed by certified technologists. Our digital imaging systems enable rapid results for accurate diagnosis of fractures, internal injuries, and chronic conditions. All studies are interpreted by board-certified radiologists with subspecialty expertise.
Counseling Services
Licensed therapists provide individual and group therapy for anxiety, depression, and behavioral health concerns. We offer evidence-based treatment modalities tailored to adult and geriatric populations. Our integrated approach coordinates mental health care with primary medical treatment for holistic patient wellness.
Skilled Nursing
Post-acute care featuring physical, occupational, and speech therapy delivered by licensed specialists. Our Medicare-certified facility supports recovery from surgery, illness, or injury with individualized rehabilitation plans. We utilize outcome-driven protocols to maximize functional independence and quality of life.
People
Arel Hunt
CEO/Administrator
Arel Hunt brings 25 years of healthcare leadership experience to Bear Lake Memorial Hospital, specializing in rural healthcare operations and community hospital management. His strategic vision focuses on expanding access to quality care while maintaining financial sustainability.
Questions
What emergency services are available?
Our 24/7 emergency department treats all critical conditions with board-certified physicians and advanced diagnostic capabilities.
How can I access my medical records?
Complete our online release form or contact Medical Records directly at (208) 847-0932 during business hours.
Do you offer mental health counseling?
Yes, we provide individual, family, and group therapy sessions with licensed mental health professionals.
What payment options exist for treatment?
We accept online payments, offer financial counseling, and assist with Medicaid/government program applications.
Are fitness center memberships available?
Absolute Fitness offers 24/7 access with various classes and state-of-the-art exercise equipment.
How does the hospital support senior care?
We provide specialized geriatric services including long-term care, rehabilitation, and senior-focused wellness programs.
Reviews (7)
Cj Kimber Black
Oct 21, 2021
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After getting sick I was severely dehydrated and came into the ER for IV fluids. Upon arrival the Nurse Practitioner, Jennifer Felter, was very arrogant and rude. She pumped an already cold and sick individual full of cold saline and when I requested a blanket she made the snide remark of its 71 in here but sure Ill get you a blanket. This woman had no compassion nor empathy. She also treated me as if I didnt know my own body. The nurse and lady from the lab were fantastic.
Brian Nelson
Aug 27, 2021
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I have to give this hospital a huge THANK YOU! We were on vacation in St. Charles when my son woke up at 4am with severe stomach pain, after a few hours thinking it was just severe gas we decided to take him to the closest ER. My son is 21 year's old with pain so severe that he couldn't stand up. Long story short he ended up having emergency surgery for a vary rare medical condition that we didn't even know he had. The ER staff, surgeon, anesthesiologist, nursing staff were all AMAZING! Everybody treated us like we were a member of there family. We were 2 hours from home and our son had to stay
Kerry Mansfield
Mar 27, 2021
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We had really excellent care in the ER on Thanksgiving Day 2020. We had been involved in a 4-wheeler accident and went to Bear Lake Memorial for evaluation. The ER provider on that day was amazing! Her name is Jennifer Felter. She was not only very competent and thorough, but kind and caring. A nurse named Andrea was caring and attentive. Paul Crane from the radiology department was also very good. We felt like we got excellent care from the minute we stepped into the ER, to the moment we left, with very detailed discharge instructions. Thank you to all!
Aaron Erickson
Dec 29, 2020
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The staff and PA were very friendly. Hospital was ok. When I received the bill it was over $2600 for some stitches. My son had some stitches a month previously and the total bill was $200 through an urgent care. If you can go anywhere else DO SO or be prepared to pay ten times the rate for simple procedures.
Sher Shields
Aug 17, 2020
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My daughter broker her wrist while long boarding during our vacation at Bear Lake, so we went here to get her in a splint rather than drive through the canyon back to Logan (those were our in-network options). They told us up front that, while they could take care of her at the hospital, it would cost a lot more than if we went through a neighboring doctor's clinic first --- so they called the doctor's clinic and got us in right away with a PA. We had to come back to the hospital to do the X-rays after being seen by the PA and the X-ray staff was so friendly and kind, they gave my daughter the
Tiffany Harrop
Nov 27, 2019
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I would suggest avoiding this hospital at all costs unless you would like to be paying an overpriced service. Took my eight-year-old to the ER while we were vacationing at Bear Lake for two small stitches in his cheek. While the doctor and nurse were fantastic and we were in and out in 10 minutes they are billing me over $700 for a 10 minute visit and 2 stitches. That is also not including the over $150 I had to pay the doctor separately. When I consulted with the billing department the first lady was very helpful and friendly and agreed that the costs were outrageous I was then transferred to
D. Johnson
Jul 08, 2019
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I was in a truck wreck 03/09/2009..700 plus miles from home..I was taken to this hospital. My back was found to be broken..I have nothing but great praise for the complete operation of the hospital!! They are the very most caring human beings on the planet!!(I know because my late wife was hospitalized several times here in Kansas)the nurses went completely out of there way to help me..they even personally laundered my clothes so I would have cleaned clothes to fly home..the whole staff starting with the cleaning person,office personal,nurses kitchen staff,(gave me extra bacon every morning)and
