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Idaho State Veterans Home - Post Falls
590 S Pleasant View Rd, Post Falls, ID 83854
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Idaho State Veterans Home - Post Falls, in Post Falls, Idaho, is certified for 64 beds under government, state ownership.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Idaho median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 4 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 19 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (12, 7, 0 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 29.7 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 34.8.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $37K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.3 hours per resident per day (1.4 RN), close to the Idaho median of 3.8; nursing staff turnover is 69.8%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Kootenai Co. median | Idaho median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 19 | 35 | 26 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 29.7 | 33.3 | 34.8 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.3 | 4.2 | 3.8 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.4 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 69.8% | 54.2% | 50.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $36,855 | $33,815 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (7 in the county, 80 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Idaho average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 1 Aug 2025, 16 Aug 2024.
Severity mix: G ×2 D ×13 E ×3 F ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Nov 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Complaint investigation | 9 Dec 2025 |
| 11 Nov 2025 | F0687 | Provide appropriate foot care. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Dec 2025 |
| 1 Aug 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 8 Sep 2025 |
| 1 Aug 2025 | F0882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | F | Standard survey | 8 Sep 2025 |
| 1 Aug 2025 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 8 Sep 2025 |
| 1 Aug 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 8 Sep 2025 |
| 1 Aug 2025 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 8 Sep 2025 |
| 1 Aug 2025 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Standard survey | 8 Sep 2025 |
| 1 Aug 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 8 Sep 2025 |
| 1 Aug 2025 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 8 Sep 2025 |
| 1 Aug 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 8 Sep 2025 |
| 1 Aug 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 8 Sep 2025 |
| 16 Aug 2024 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | E | Standard survey | 19 Sep 2024 |
| 16 Aug 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Sep 2024 |
| 16 Aug 2024 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 19 Sep 2024 |
| 16 Aug 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Sep 2024 |
| 16 Aug 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 19 Sep 2024 |
| 16 Aug 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 19 Sep 2024 |
| 16 Aug 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 19 Sep 2024 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Nov 2025 | Fine | $17,342 | |
| 1 Aug 2025 | Fine | $19,513 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Idaho average. Turnover: nursing staff 69.8%, RNs 69.6%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Idaho median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 20.8% | 15.5% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.6% | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 6.0% | 2.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 23.0% | 16.8% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.3% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 17.9% | 16.9% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: government, state. Legal business name: Division Of Veterans Services.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division of Veterans Services | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2018 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Kootenai County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Health Care of Coeur D'Alene | Coeur D'Alene | 34 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 18 | 52.9 | — | 21 May 2026 |
| Life Care Center of Post Falls | Post Falls | 120 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 12 | 10.0 | — | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Ironwood Rehabilitation and Care Center | Coeur D'Alene | 80 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 37 | 46.3 | — | 1 May 2026 |
| Coeur D Alene Health of Cascadia | Coeur D'Alene | 117 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 35 | 29.9 | $34K | 7 May 2026 |
| Lakeside Rehabilitation and Care Center | Coeur D'Alene | 100 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 43 | 43.0 | $221K | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Life Care Center of Coeur D'Alene | Coeur D'Alene | 120 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 40 | 33.3 | $40K | 20 Mar 2026 |
All 7 facilities in Kootenai County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Idaho State Veterans Home - Post Falls been cited for?
19 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Idaho median is 26 per facility.
Has Idaho State Veterans Home - Post Falls been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $37K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Idaho State Veterans Home - Post Falls compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.3 hours per resident per day against a Idaho median of 3.8 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Idaho State Veterans Home - Post Falls?
Ownership type is government, state. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Division of Veterans Services. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Idaho State Veterans Home - Post Falls last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 11 Nov 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 1 Aug 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.