Life Care Center Of Lewiston
Lewiston, ID · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 135128) · 121 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (208) 798-8500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Life Care Center Of Lewiston has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Idaho state average of 3.14 stars, with a 5-star health inspection rating and a 3-star staffing rating.
Life Care Center Of Lewiston reports 3.42730 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.89685 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 50.6% and a 3-star CMS staffing rating.
Life Care Center Of Lewiston has no federal fines on record and zero payment denials according to CMS data, and there is no abuse icon or Special Focus status listed for this facility.
About this facility
Life Care Center Of Lewiston is a for-profit nursing home in Lewiston, Nez Perce County, Idaho, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since October 15, 1997. The facility maintains 121 certified beds with an average daily census of 77.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Idaho state average of 3.14 stars. This overall score reflects a 5-star health inspection rating, a 5-star quality measure (QM) rating, and a 3-star staffing rating.
Nurse staffing totals 3.42730 hours per resident per day, including 0.89685 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.6%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports zero fines (no federal fines on record) and zero payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus status listed in the data provided for this facility.
Life Care Center Of Lewiston is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which operates 194 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.4 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as reported for this facility; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the Idaho state average of 3.14 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.42730 hours per resident per day, including 0.89685 RN hours, with a 50.6% nursing turnover rate and a 3-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports zero fines and zero payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided shows no abuse icon and no Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 121 certified beds with an average daily census of 77.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which includes 194 facilities with an average rating of 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on October 15, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three components — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 5, 3, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 2087988500 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2087988500 to arrange a visit and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/135128?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.