Life Care Center Of Idaho Falls
Idaho Falls, ID · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 135091) · 109 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $13,247
Phone: (208) 529-4567 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Life Care Center Of Idaho Falls has a CMS overall star rating of 3, which is at the Idaho state average of 3.14. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Life Care Center Of Idaho Falls reports 4.24 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.15 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 46.2%.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $13,247.00 for Life Care Center Of Idaho Falls, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not part of the CMS Special Focus program.
About this facility
Life Care Center Of Idaho Falls is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Idaho Falls, Bonneville County, Idaho. The facility has been certified since October 1981 and is licensed for 109 beds, with an average of 71.5 residents at a time. It is operated as a for-profit Limited Liability Company and is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which includes 194 facilities nationwide with an average CMS rating of 3.4 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3, which is at the state average of 3.14 for Idaho. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection rating of 2 stars, Staffing rating of 4 stars, and Quality Measures rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 4.23924 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.14950 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 46.2%.
On penalties: CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $13,247.00 for this facility. There are 0 payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not designated under CMS's Special Focus program, which is reserved for facilities identified by CMS as persistently underperforming and placed under increased inspection scrutiny.
Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months according to CMS records. Families should consult CMS Care Compare directly for the most current inspection reports and detailed survey findings.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 3 stars, which is at the Idaho state average of 3.14.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.23924 hours per resident per day, including 1.14950 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing turnover is reported at 46.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $13,247.00, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 109 beds and has an average of 71.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit Limited Liability Company and is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which has 194 facilities with an average rating of 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on October 1, 1981.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings: health inspections (2 stars), staffing (4 stars), and quality measures (5 stars) for this facility.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 2085294567 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not covered by CMS data; contact the facility at 2085294567 to arrange a tour and discuss specifics.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest inspection and rating details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/135091?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.