LINCOLN COUNTY CARE CENTER — Nursing Home in SHOSHONE, ID
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 36 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 26.3 |
| CMS Certification Number | 135056 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 3.19 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 0.92 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
LINCOLN COUNTY CARE CENTER had 13 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (April 15, 2026).
Inspection Findings — April 15, 2026
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Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. (Level D)Corrected — May 19, 2026
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Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. (Level D)Corrected — May 19, 2026
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Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. (Level D)Corrected — May 19, 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 E)Corrected — May 19, 2026
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Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (Level D)Corrected — May 19, 2026
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Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. (Level D)Corrected — May 19, 2026
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Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted (Level D)Corrected — May 19, 2026
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Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. (Level D)Corrected — May 19, 2026
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Post nurse staffing information every day. (Level D)Corrected — May 19, 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 E)Corrected — May 19, 2026
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Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (Level D)Corrected — May 19, 2026
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Level D)Corrected — May 19, 2026
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Level D)Corrected — May 19, 2026
Lincoln County Care Center is a 36-bed nursing home in Shoshone, Idaho. It holds a 5-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident day, below the Idaho average of 4.2. Its most recent inspection, in April 2026, cited 13 deficiencies, none of them severe.
The facility’s high overall federal rating is a clear strength and suggests generally strong performance on many measures. Given the multiple deficiencies noted at the most recent inspection, ask what specific steps the facility has taken to correct those problems—particularly around timely, complete care planning and prevention/treatment of pressure ulcers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LINCOLN COUNTY CARE CENTER Medicare and Medicaid certified?
LINCOLN COUNTY CARE CENTER is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is LINCOLN COUNTY CARE CENTER's CMS star rating?
LINCOLN COUNTY CARE CENTER has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at LINCOLN COUNTY CARE CENTER?
LINCOLN COUNTY CARE CENTER reports 3.18965 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has LINCOLN COUNTY CARE CENTER had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, LINCOLN COUNTY CARE CENTER had 13 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does LINCOLN COUNTY CARE CENTER have?
LINCOLN COUNTY CARE CENTER has 36 certified beds.
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.