Idaho State Veterans Home - Boise
Boise, ID · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 135131) · 122 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (208) 780-1600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Idaho State Veterans Home - Boise has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below Idaho's state average of 3.14. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, while its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Idaho State Veterans Home - Boise reports total nurse staffing of about 4.23 hours per resident per day, including 1.22 RN hours per resident per day, earning a 5-star staffing rating from CMS. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.3%.
Idaho State Veterans Home - Boise has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the available CMS data.
About this facility
Idaho State Veterans Home - Boise is a state-government-owned nursing home in Boise, Ada County, Idaho, certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid since September 2007. The facility is certified for 122 beds and reports an average daily census of 75.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Idaho state average of 3.14. This overall score is built from four component ratings: a health inspection rating of 1 star, a quality measures rating of 3 stars, and a staffing rating of 5 stars.
On nurse staffing, CMS-reported data show total nurse staffing of approximately 4.23 hours per resident per day, including about 1.22 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.3%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS lists no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. No abuse icon is displayed for this facility in the CMS data provided, and no Special Focus Facility status is indicated. There is no indication in this data that ownership changed within the last 12 months, and no chain affiliation is listed in the data provided.
Families should note that despite a strong staffing score, the facility's health inspection rating is low and its overall rating falls below the state average. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to review the full inspection record directly on Care Compare for the most current details.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It holds a 2-star overall rating, below the Idaho state average of 3.14.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.23 hours per resident per day, including 1.22 RN hours, with a 5-star staffing rating; nursing turnover is 45.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00) and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 122 beds with an average daily census of 75.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by the State of Idaho (government-owned); no chain affiliation is listed in the data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since September 1, 2007.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (2 stars), health inspections (1 star), quality measures (3 stars), and staffing (5 stars), which combine into the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 2087801600 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2087801600 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full, current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/135131?state=ID.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.