Life Care Center of Boise
808 North Curtis Road · Boise, ID · 83706 · 2083765273
153 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Life Care Centers of America
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.58 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.51 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.19 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 52% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (22 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D July 17, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected August 15, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 17, 2025
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected August 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected August 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G December 3, 2021
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected February 2, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G December 3, 2021
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 2, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2021
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected February 2, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 3, 2021
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.
Corrected February 2, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2021
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected February 2, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2021
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected February 2, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2021
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected February 2, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2021
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 2, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 21, 2020
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.
Corrected April 2, 2020 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 21, 2020
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.
Corrected April 2, 2020 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 21, 2020
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 2, 2020 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 21, 2020
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected April 2, 2020 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 21, 2020
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 2, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 21, 2020
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected April 2, 2020 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 21, 2020
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected April 2, 2020 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 21, 2020
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.
Corrected April 2, 2020 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 21, 2020
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected April 2, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F February 21, 2020
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 2, 2020 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 21, 2020
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected April 2, 2020 · Infection Control
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 135038 · certified since July 15, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.