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HomeIdahoLife Care Center of Idaho Falls

Life Care Center of Idaho Falls

2725 East 17th Street, Idaho Falls, ID 834062085294567
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
109
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $13,247

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 3/5 stars (average)

• Has 109 certified beds with an average of 74.8 residents per day (69% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 17 deficiencies (inspected Jan 10, 2025)

• Has been fined a total of $13,247 across 1 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 3.93 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 50.6% (high)

• Part of the Life Care Centers of America chain (194 facilities)

Life Care Center of Idaho Falls is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Idaho Falls, Idaho with 109 certified beds. It has been operating since 1981. The facility scored at average compared to Idaho facilities.

Beds
109
Avg Residents/Day
74.8
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Oct 1, 1981
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
None
County
Bonneville
Last Inspection
Jan 10, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
17
Weighted Score
80.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (26)

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: Sep 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Sep 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0578Actual 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: Jan 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0584Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Survey: Jan 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Jan 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Jan 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Jan 10, 2025Corrected: 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: Jan 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jan 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0726Potential for Harm

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Survey: Jan 10, 2025Corrected: 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: Jan 10, 2025Corrected: 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: Jan 10, 2025Corrected: 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: Jan 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jan 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0908Potential for Harm

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Survey: Jan 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Mar 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Mar 7, 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: May 24, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0561Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Survey: May 24, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0584Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Survey: May 24, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: May 24, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: May 24, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 24, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0806Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Survey: May 24, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$13,247
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineJan 10, 2025
$13,247

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

Nurse Aide2.24 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.59 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.09 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.93 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.20 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.08 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
50.6%
RN Turnover
50.0%
Administrators Left
2

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (5)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
PRESTON, FORREST5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual99%Aug 9, 1994
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AOct 1, 1994
CROSS, CINDYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 9, 1994
THURMOND, JOANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 21, 2000
FENN, BRIARW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJun 1, 2018

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Life Care Center of Idaho Falls?▾
Life Care Center of Idaho Falls has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated average.
Has Life Care Center of Idaho Falls had any health inspection violations?▾
Life Care Center of Idaho Falls had 17 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jan 10, 2025). The facility has been fined a total of $13,247 across 1 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Life Care Center of Idaho Falls?▾
Life Care Center of Idaho Falls provides 3.93 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.09 RN hours, 0.59 LPN hours, and 2.24 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 50.6%.
How many beds does Life Care Center of Idaho Falls have?▾
Life Care Center of Idaho Falls has 109 certified beds with an average of 74.8 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 Idaho Falls?▾
Yes, there are 2 other nursing homes in Idaho Falls, Idaho with an average rating of 2.3/5. You can compare all facilities on the Idaho Falls nursing homes page.

Part of Life Care Centers of America

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