LIFE CARE CENTER OF IDAHO FALLS — Nursing Home in IDAHO FALLS, ID
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 109 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 68.7 |
| CMS Certification Number | 135091 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 4.09 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 1.10 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
LIFE CARE CENTER OF IDAHO FALLS had 14 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (March 19, 2026).
Inspection Findings — March 19, 2026
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Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. (Level D)Corrected — April 16, 2026
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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. (Level D)Corrected — April 16, 2026
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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. (Level D)Corrected — April 16, 2026
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Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. (Level D)Corrected — April 16, 2026
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Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (Level D)Corrected — April 16, 2026
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Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (Level D)Corrected — April 16, 2026
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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (Level D)Corrected — April 16, 2026
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Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (Level D)Corrected — April 16, 2026
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Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. (Level D)Corrected — April 16, 2026
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Post nurse staffing information every day. (Level D)Corrected — April 16, 2026
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Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (Level D)Corrected — April 16, 2026
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Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. (Level D)Corrected — April 16, 2026
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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. (Level D)Corrected — April 16, 2026
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Level D)Corrected — April 16, 2026
Life Care Center of Idaho Falls is a 109-bed nursing home in Idaho Falls, Idaho. It holds a 3-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident day, below the Idaho average of 4.2. Its most recent inspection, in March 2026, cited 14 deficiencies, none of them severe.
The inspection deficiencies were not classified as severe, which suggests problems identified so far are correctable. You may want to ask how the facility is addressing the repeated issues around resident rights, individualized care plans, and help with daily activities to be sure those care gaps are being fixed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LIFE CARE CENTER OF IDAHO FALLS Medicare and Medicaid certified?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF IDAHO FALLS is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is LIFE CARE CENTER OF IDAHO FALLS's CMS star rating?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF IDAHO FALLS has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at LIFE CARE CENTER OF IDAHO FALLS?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF IDAHO FALLS reports 4.08838 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has LIFE CARE CENTER OF IDAHO FALLS had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, LIFE CARE CENTER OF IDAHO FALLS had 14 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does LIFE CARE CENTER OF IDAHO FALLS have?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF IDAHO FALLS has 109 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
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Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 21, 2026.