St Luke'S Elmore Long Term Care
Mountain Home, ID · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 135006) · 38 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (208) 587-0360 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
St Luke'S Elmore Long Term Care holds a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Idaho state average of 3.14. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
St Luke'S Elmore Long Term Care reports total nurse staffing of about 6.99 hours per resident per day, including roughly 2.25 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.5%.
St Luke'S Elmore Long Term Care has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
St Luke'S Elmore Long Term Care is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home located in Mountain Home, Elmore County, Idaho. The facility is certified for 38 beds and reports an average daily census of 16.3 residents. It is organized as a non-profit corporation and has been certified since 1967.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the Idaho state average of 3.14. The rating breaks down into a health inspection rating of 4 stars, a quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars, and a staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of approximately 6.99 hours per resident per day, including about 2.25 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.5%.
Regarding the penalty record: CMS reports 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, meaning there are no federal fines on record for this facility. There are also 0 payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates facilities as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection.
The facility has not undergone an ownership change in the past 12 months, and no chain affiliation is indicated in the available data. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has a 5-star overall rating, which is above the Idaho state average of 3.14.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 6.99 hours per resident per day, including 2.25 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 34.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 38 beds with an average daily census of 16.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a non-profit corporation; the available data does not indicate a chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since January 1, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections (4 stars), quality measures (4 stars), and staffing (5 stars), which combine into the overall 5-star rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 2085870360 and verify details 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 2085870360 and review the inspection record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/135006?state=ID.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/135006?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.