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HomeIdahoLife Care Center of Sandpoint

Life Care Center of Sandpoint

1125 North Division Avenue, Sandpoint, ID 838642082659299WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.6on Google(116 reviews)
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
124
certified

How Life Care Center of Sandpoint 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
3/5
ID average
3.1/5
Close to state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
ID average
2.7/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
4/5
ID average
3.1/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.92 hrs/day
ID average
4.04 hrs/day
Close to state average
RN hours per resident
0.74 hrs/day
ID average
0.86 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
35.8%
ID average
50.3%
Lower than state average

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

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 health inspection rating is below the Idaho average of 2.7/5.
Reported RN time is 0.74 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.86.
Staff turnover is 35.8%, lower than the Idaho average of 50.3%.

Health Inspection Trend

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

Previous cycle
7
deficiency citations
Inspected Jul 11, 2024
Most recent cycle
15
deficiency citations
Inspected Jul 25, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 8 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
Bonner County 65+
12,317
25.7% of county
County Population
47,976
Bonner 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 Sandpoint is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Sandpoint, Idaho with 124 certified beds. It has been operating since 1997. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.

Beds
124
Avg Residents/Day
71.2
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Sep 22, 1997
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Bonner
Last Inspection
Jul 25, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
15
Weighted Score
67.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (38)

F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jul 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0883Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Survey: Jul 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0887Potential for Harm

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

Survey: Jul 25, 2025Corrected: 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: Jul 25, 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: Jul 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Jul 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Jul 25, 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: Jul 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Jul 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Jul 25, 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: Jul 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 25, 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: Jul 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0554Potential for Harm

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Survey: Jul 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Jul 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: Jul 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0800Potential for Harm

Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.

Survey: Jul 11, 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: Mar 29, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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 29, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 29, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0725Potential for Harm

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Survey: Mar 29, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 29, 2019Corrected: 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: Mar 29, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0583Potential for Harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey: Mar 29, 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: Mar 29, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 8 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

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

Nurse Aide2.04 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.15 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.74 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.92 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.27 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.08 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
35.8%
RN Turnover
38.9%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (27)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INCDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJun 27, 1995
PRESTON, FORRESTINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AJun 27, 1995
BUTNER, NANCYMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/ASep 16, 2018
ORCUTT, LORIMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AMay 23, 2022
STIDMAN, CRYSTALMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 23, 2024
LAY, LISACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 24, 2017
SWANKER, RICHARDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2022
CROSS, CINDYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 1998
HENRY, TERRYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 16, 1999
LAY, LISACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 9, 2018
SWANKER, RICHARDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 1, 2011
THURMOND, JOANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 22, 2000
DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2017
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 1, 1998
SANDPOINT MEDICAL INVESTORS LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 1, 1998
BUTNER, NANCYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 16, 2018
FLETCHER, TODDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 13, 2024
MEZA, MICHAELOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 1, 2022
ORCUTT, LORIOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 23, 2022
PRESTON, AUBREYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 13, 2024
STIDMAN, CRYSTALOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 23, 2024
ZIEGLER, JAMESOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 13, 2024
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.ADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMar 24, 2025
SANDPOINT MEDICAL INVESTORS LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AAug 31, 2000
MEZA, MICHAELADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 7, 2025
PRESTON, FORRESTADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 31, 2000
STIDMAN, CRYSTALADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 24, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Life Care Center of Sandpoint and nearby alternatives.

All Idaho facilities
Life Care Center of Sandpoint
Sandpoint, IDCurrent facility
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Valley Vista Care Center of Sandpoint
Sandpoint, ID4,224 ft
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $40,918
Boundary County Nursing Home
Bonners Ferry, ID31.1 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Life Care Center of Coeur d'Alene
Coeur d'Alene, ID38.8 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $39,520
Coeur d Alene Health of Cascadia
Coeur d'Alene, ID41.5 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $33,815
Ironwood Rehabilitation and Care Center
Coeur d'Alene, ID41.9 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Advanced Health Care of Coeur d'Alene
Coeur d'Alene, ID42.2 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Life Care Center of Sandpoint
Sandpoint, ID · Current facility
—3/52/54/5None recorded
Valley Vista Care Center of Sandpoint
Sandpoint, ID
4,224 ft1/51/54/5$40,918
Boundary County Nursing Home
Bonners Ferry, ID
31.1 mi3/52/55/5None recorded
Life Care Center of Coeur d'Alene
Coeur d'Alene, ID
38.8 mi1/51/54/5$39,520
Coeur d Alene Health of Cascadia
Coeur d'Alene, ID
41.5 mi1/52/51/5$33,815
Ironwood Rehabilitation and Care Center
Coeur d'Alene, ID
41.9 mi2/52/53/5None recorded
Advanced Health Care of Coeur d'Alene
Coeur d'Alene, ID
42.2 mi5/55/54/5None recorded

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 Sandpoint?▾
Life Care Center of Sandpoint has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated average.
How much does Life Care Center of Sandpoint 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 Sandpoint participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Life Care Center of Sandpoint had any health inspection violations?▾
Life Care Center of Sandpoint had 15 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jul 25, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Life Care Center of Sandpoint?▾
Life Care Center of Sandpoint provides 3.92 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.74 RN hours, 1.15 LPN hours, and 2.04 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 35.8%.
How many beds does Life Care Center of Sandpoint have?▾
Life Care Center of Sandpoint has 124 certified beds with an average of 71.2 residents per day, resulting in approximately 57% 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 Sandpoint?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Idaho, including 1 in Sandpoint. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Life Care Center of Sandpoint?▾
On Google Maps, Life Care Center of Sandpoint has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 116 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 3/5.

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