These are the lowest-rated nursing homes in Idaho based on CMS data (2026). The lowest CMS rating in this list is 1 star(s). Combined, these 20 facilities have been fined a total of $555,839. 5 have abuse flags. This ranking is based solely on official CMS data and does not represent editorial opinion.
| # | Name | City | Overall | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caldwell Care of Cascadia | Caldwell | $0 | |
| 2 | Orchards of Cascadia, The | Nampa | $34,954 | |
| 3 | Lakeside Rehabilitation and Care Center | Coeur d'Alene | $220,832 | |
| 4 | Valley Vista Care Center of Sandpoint | Sandpoint | $40,918 | |
| 5 | Power County Skilled Nursing Facility | American Falls | $0 | |
| 6 | Cascades at Desert View | Buhl | $0 | |
| 7 | Eagle Rock Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia | Idaho Falls | $8,018 | |
| 8 | Timber Springs Transitional Care | Boise | $30,654 | |
| 9 | Karcher Post Acute | Nampa | $31,057 | |
| 10 | Life Care Center of Coeur d'Alene | Coeur d'Alene | $39,520 | |
| 11 | Bennett Hills Rehabilitation and Care Center | Gooding | $16,350 | |
| 12 | Teton Healthcare of Cascadia | Idaho Falls | $36,190 | |
| 13 | Meridian Meadows Transitional Care | Meridian | $0 | |
| 14 | Idaho State Veterans Home - Post Falls | Post Falls | $36,855 | |
| 15 | Coeur d Alene Health of Cascadia | Coeur d'Alene | $33,815 | |
| 16 | Oak Creek Rehabilitation Center of Kimberly | Kimberly | $13,627 | |
| 17 | Cherry Ridge of Cascadia | Emmett | $0 | |
| 18 | Cascadia of Boise | Boise | $13,049 | |
| 19 | Mini-Cassia Care Center | Burley | $0 | |
| 20 | Idaho State Veterans Home - Boise | Boise | $0 |
Rankings are based on the CMS 5-Star Quality Rating System, which evaluates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Ratings range from 1 star (much below average) to 5 stars (much above average). Data is updated monthly by CMS.