Analysis Report of Nursing Homes in Idaho
Key metrics for nursing homes in Idaho including number and beds, staffing levels, occupancy, newest facilities, and more. Updated weekly.
Updated on January 5, 2025
Summary Analysis
According to the latest data compiled by NursingHomeDatabase.com, Idaho has a total of 80 active skilled nursing facilities with 6,090 total beds. Based on the US Census estimates for the population of 1,939,033, the current total bed count represents one bed for every 318.40 persons in Idaho.
There were 4,167 residents as of January 5, 2025 for a state wide occupancy level of 68.42%.
(Note that the home count is based on monthly data provided by CMS and the number of beds and the occupancy numbers are based on weekly data. There is a minor number of homes that do not report their data weekly.)
According to the monthly data, Idaho has added 0 new beds and lost 0 existing beds over the past year.
Staffing Levels Comparison
The Biden Administration has announced that it wants to regulate minimum nursing home staffing levels. They have proposed minimums of .55 hours of care per resident per day from registered nurses (RNs) and 2.45 hours of care per resident per day certified nursing aids (CNAs). These are the current level amount of hours per resident per day of care for Idaho and a comparison to national averages.
| Staffing Levels | State | National |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse (RN) | 0.84 | 0.68 |
| Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) | 2.47 | 2.33 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | 0.76 | 0.86 |
| All Staff | 4.07 | 3.87 |
Detailed Analysis for Largest Cities in Idaho
COVID-19 Infections in Idaho Nursing Homes
While COVID-19 infections and deaths are down significantly from late 2020 and 2021, the number of infections and deaths continues to be monitored. For nursing homes in Idaho there were a total of 64 new cases and 0 new deaths among residents for the week ending January 5, 2025.
New Nursing Homes
No new homes were reported by CMS over the past twelve months.
Lost Nursing Homes
No homes were removed by CMS over the past twelve months.
Occupancy Percentages
The chart below shows the overall occupancy for nursing home beds in Idaho.
The list below shows the best skilled nursing facilities in Idaho based on their most recent weighted average inspection score. Some nursing homes may have higher overall 5-star ratings than the homes on this list. We feel that the health inspection score is the best indicator of current operations.
| Facility | Rating |
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Oneida County Hospital and Long Term Care Facility 150 North 200 West Malad, ID |
8.00
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Life Care Center of Post Falls 460 North Garden Plaza Court Post Falls, ID |
19.00
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Life Care Center of Lewiston 325 Warner Drive Lewiston, ID |
21.00
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Aspen Park of Cascadia 420 Rowe Street Moscow, ID |
22.00
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Promontory Point Rehabilitation 3909 South 25th East Ammon, ID |
22.00
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Mccall Rehabilitation and Care Center 418 Floyde Street McCall, ID |
24.00
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Lewiston Transitional Care of Cascadia 3315 8th Street Lewiston, ID |
25.00
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Life Care Center of Boise 808 North Curtis Road Boise, ID |
26.00
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Mountain Valley of Cascadia 601 West Cameron Avenue Kellogg, ID |
26.00
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Clearwater Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia 1204 Shriver Road Orofino, ID |
28.00
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The list below shows the worst skilled nursing facilities in Idaho based on their most recent weighted average inspection score.
| Facility | Rating |
|---|---|
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Karcher Post Acute 1127 Caldwell Blvd Nampa, ID |
140.00
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Timber Springs Transitional Care 1140 North Allumbaugh Street Boise, ID |
130.50
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Meridian Meadows Transitional Care 2656 E Magic View Drive Meridian, ID |
127.25
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Power County Skilled Nursing Facility 510 Roosevelt Street American Falls, ID |
124.00
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The Orchards of Cascadia 404 North Horton Street Nampa, ID |
123.25
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The Terraces of Boise 5301 E Warm Springs Ave Boise, ID |
122.50
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Life Care Center of Coeur D'alene 500 West Aqua Avenue Coeur d'Alene, ID |
118.00
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Cascadia of Nampa 900 N Happy Valley Rd Nampa, ID |
106.00
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Coeur D Alene Health of Cascadia 2514 North Seventh Street Coeur d'Alene, ID |
103.00
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Eagle Rock Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia 840 East Elva Street Idaho Falls, ID |
101.00
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Nursing Homes with the warning icon have been flagged by CMS for abuse.
Skilled Nursing Homes in Idaho Compared to Nationwide
We have compared Idaho nursing homes to the nationwide average on several metrics.
| Metric | Value | Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 3.20 | Higher |
| Health Inspection Rating | 2.70 | Lower |
| Qm Rating | 4.20 | Higher |
| Staffing Rating | 3.00 | Higher |
| Cycle 1 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 9.60 | Higher |
| Cycle 1 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 2.80 | Lower |
| Cycle 2 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 7.50 | Lower |
| Cycle 2 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 3.40 | Lower |
| Cycle 3 Total Number Of Health Deficiencies | 9.40 | Lower |
| Cycle 3 Total Number Of Fire Safety Deficiencies | 4.50 | Higher |
| Average Number Of Residents Per Day | 56.10 | Lower |
| Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 2.47 | Higher |
| Reported Lpn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.76 | Lower |
| Reported Rn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.84 | Higher |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 1.60 | Higher |
| Reported Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 4.07 | Higher |
| Total Number Of Nurse Staff Hours Per Resident Per Day On The Weekend | 3.50 | Higher |
| Registered Nurse Hours Per Resident Per Day On The Weekend | 0.55 | Higher |
| Reported Physical Therapist Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.10 | Higher |
| Total Nursing Staff Turnover | 50.10 | Higher |
| Registered Nurse Turnover | 43.20 | Lower |
| Number Of Administrators Who Have Left The Nursing Home | 0.40 | Lower |
| Nursing Case-mix Index | 1.44 | Higher |
| Case-mix Rn Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 0.70 | Higher |
| Case-mix Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 4.01 | Higher |
| Case-mix Weekend Total Nurse Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day | 3.56 | Higher |
| Number Of Fines | 0.60 | Lower |
| Fine Amount In Dollars | 13,767.00 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Whose Need For Help With Daily Activities Has Increased | 16.58 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight | 5.41 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With A Catheter Inserted And Left In Their Bladder | 1.32 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With A Urinary Tract Infection | 2.00 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Have Depressive Symptoms | 14.41 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained | 0.07 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Experiencing One Or More Falls With Major Injury | 2.77 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Pneumococcal Vaccine | 96.86 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Received An Antipsychotic Medication | 20.13 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Pneumococcal Vaccine | 90.60 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Newly Received An Antipsychotic Medication | 1.68 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Whose Ability To Walk Independently Worsened | 17.57 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Who Received An Antianxiety Or Hypnotic Medication | 16.34 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents Assessed And Appropriately Given The Seasonal Influenza Vaccine | 96.24 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Were Assessed And Appropriately Given The Seasonal Influenza Vaccine | 86.51 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With Pressure Ulcers | 3.29 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Long Stay Residents With New Or Worsened Bowel Or Bladder Incontinence | 22.63 | Higher |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Were Rehospitalized After A Nursing Home Admission | 18.50 | Lower |
| Percentage Of Short Stay Residents Who Had An Outpatient Emergency Department Visit | 11.51 | Lower |
| Number Of Hospitalizations Per 1000 Long-stay Resident Days | 1.12 | Lower |
| Number Of Outpatient Emergency Department Visits Per 1000 Long-stay Resident Days | 1.65 | Lower |