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HomeIdahoLife Care Center of Coeur d'Alene

Life Care Center of Coeur d'Alene

500 West Aqua Avenue, Coeur d'Alene, ID 838152087621122WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.4on Google(133 reviews)
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
120
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $39,520

How Life Care Center of Coeur d'Alene Compares in Idaho

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Idaho. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
1/5
ID average
3.1/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
ID average
2.7/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
4/5
ID average
3.1/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.18 hrs/day
ID average
4.04 hrs/day
Close to state average
RN hours per resident
0.65 hrs/day
ID average
0.86 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
48.0%
ID average
50.3%
Close to state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 1/5 overall CMS rating is below the Idaho average of 3.1/5.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the Idaho average of 2.7/5.
Reported RN time is 0.65 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.86.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
8
deficiency citations
Inspected Oct 5, 2024
Most recent cycle
18
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 20, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 10 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$9,277/mo
Idaho median
Private Room
$10,220/mo
Idaho median
Kootenai County 65+
33,702
19.4% of county
County Population
173,396
Kootenai County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Life Care Center of Coeur d'Alene is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho with 120 certified beds. It has been operating since 1996. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.

Beds
120
Avg Residents/Day
82.4
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Aug 27, 1996
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Kootenai
Last Inspection
Mar 20, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
18
Weighted Score
90.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (40)

F0686Actual Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Mar 20, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Mar 20, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Mar 20, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 20, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0921Potential for Harm

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Survey: Mar 20, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Mar 20, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Mar 20, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0578Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Survey: Mar 20, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Mar 20, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0585Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Survey: Mar 20, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0628Potential for Harm

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Survey: Mar 20, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Mar 20, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0644Potential for Harm

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Survey: Mar 20, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Mar 20, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Mar 20, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Mar 20, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0688Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Survey: Mar 20, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Mar 20, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0849Potential for Harm

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Survey: Mar 20, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0801Potential for Harm

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Survey: Oct 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0802Potential for Harm

Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

Survey: Oct 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Oct 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Oct 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Oct 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Oct 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Oct 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Oct 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Jun 16, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0578Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Survey: Jun 16, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Jun 16, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 10 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$39,520
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineMar 20, 2026
$39,520

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.36 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.16 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.65 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.18 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.64 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.10 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
48.0%
RN Turnover
63.2%
Administrators Left
1

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (4)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
JOHNSON, JODIW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJan 3, 2022
CROSS, CINDYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJul 14, 1994
THURMOND, JOANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 21, 2000
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJun 12, 1995

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Life Care Center of Coeur d'Alene and nearby alternatives.

All Idaho facilities
Life Care Center of Coeur d'Alene
Coeur d'Alene, IDCurrent facility
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $39,520
Coeur d Alene Health of Cascadia
Coeur d'Alene, ID2.9 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $33,815
Ironwood Rehabilitation and Care Center
Coeur d'Alene, ID3.1 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Advanced Health Care of Coeur d'Alene
Coeur d'Alene, ID3.3 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Lakeside Rehabilitation and Care Center
Coeur d'Alene, ID3.6 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $220,832
Life Care Center of Post Falls
Post Falls, ID5.9 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Idaho State Veterans Home - Post Falls
Post Falls, ID10.1 miAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $36,855
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Life Care Center of Coeur d'Alene
Coeur d'Alene, ID · Current facility
—1/51/54/5$39,520
Coeur d Alene Health of Cascadia
Coeur d'Alene, ID
2.9 mi1/52/51/5$33,815
Ironwood Rehabilitation and Care Center
Coeur d'Alene, ID
3.1 mi2/52/53/5None recorded
Advanced Health Care of Coeur d'Alene
Coeur d'Alene, ID
3.3 mi5/55/54/5None recorded
Lakeside Rehabilitation and Care Center
Coeur d'Alene, ID
3.6 mi1/51/51/5$220,832
Life Care Center of Post Falls
Post Falls, ID
5.9 mi5/55/53/5None recorded
Idaho State Veterans Home - Post Falls
Post Falls, ID
10.1 mi1/51/54/5$36,855

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Life Care Center of Coeur d'Alene?▾
Life Care Center of Coeur d'Alene has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Life Care Center of Coeur d'Alene cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Idaho is $9,277/month for a semi-private room and $10,220/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Life Care Center of Coeur d'Alene participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Life Care Center of Coeur d'Alene had any health inspection violations?▾
Life Care Center of Coeur d'Alene had 18 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Mar 20, 2026). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $39,520.
What are the staffing levels at Life Care Center of Coeur d'Alene?▾
Life Care Center of Coeur d'Alene provides 4.18 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.65 RN hours, 1.16 LPN hours, and 2.36 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 48.0%.
How many beds does Life Care Center of Coeur d'Alene have?▾
Life Care Center of Coeur d'Alene has 120 certified beds with an average of 82.4 residents per day, resulting in approximately 69% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Life Care Centers of America chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Life Care Center of Coeur d'Alene?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Idaho, including 4 in Coeur d'Alene. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Life Care Center of Coeur d'Alene?▾
On Google Maps, Life Care Center of Coeur d'Alene has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on 133 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 1/5.

Part of Life Care Centers of America

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