Life Care Center of Idaho Falls
2725 East 17th Street · Idaho Falls, ID · 83406 · 2085294567
109 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Life Care Centers of America
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
The composite number cleared 73 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.13 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.16 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.31 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 50% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $13,247 |
Inspection citations (33 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026 · found via complaint
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected April 16, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026 · found via complaint
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 16, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026 · found via complaint
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 16, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected April 16, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 16, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 16, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 16, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 16, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected April 16, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026 · found via complaint
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected April 16, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 16, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected April 16, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026 · found via complaint
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 16, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 16, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 2, 2025 · found via complaint
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 September 23, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected September 23, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Actual harm · G January 10, 2025
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 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2025
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 February 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 10, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected February 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected February 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 10, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected February 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected February 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| January 10, 2025 | Fine | $13,247 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 135091 · certified since October 1, 1981. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.