Life Care Center of BoiseCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 808 North Curtis Road, Boise, ID 83706
- CCN
- 135038
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Certified beds
- 153
- Residents per day
- 65
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Life Care Center of Boise an overall rating of 5 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 17 Jul 2025. The latest survey cycle has 3 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Idaho is 10. CMS lists no fines for this home in its penalties file.
Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Ada County median | Idaho median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 5 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 4 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 3 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 5 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 14 homes in the county, 80 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Idaho median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 17 Jul 2025 | 3 | 10 |
| Cycle 2 | 3 Dec 2021 | 8 | 7 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 11 | 8 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | K0 | L0 |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 3 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jul 2025 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 15 Aug 2025 |
| 17 Jul 2025 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Aug 2025 |
| 17 Jul 2025 | F0825 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | D | Standard survey | 15 Aug 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 8 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Dec 2021 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2022 |
| 3 Dec 2021 | F0578 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2022 |
| 3 Dec 2021 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2022 |
| 3 Dec 2021 | F0585 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2022 |
| 3 Dec 2021 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2022 |
| 3 Dec 2021 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2022 |
| 3 Dec 2021 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2022 |
| 3 Dec 2021 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2022 |
Survey cycle 3: 11 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Feb 2020 | F0578 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2020 |
| 21 Feb 2020 | F0584 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2020 |
| 21 Feb 2020 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2020 |
| 21 Feb 2020 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2020 |
| 21 Feb 2020 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2020 |
| 21 Feb 2020 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2020 |
| 21 Feb 2020 | F0758 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2020 |
| 21 Feb 2020 | 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 | 2 Apr 2020 |
| 21 Feb 2020 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2020 |
| 21 Feb 2020 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2020 |
| 21 Feb 2020 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2020 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
CMS lists no fine and no payment denial for this home in its penalties file.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Idaho median | Idaho average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.53 | 3.80 | 4.04 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.64 | 0.80 | 0.86 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.85 | 0.74 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.04 | 2.44 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 2.95 | 3.30 | 3.49 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 52.0%
- Nurse staff turnover, Idaho median
- 50.0%
- RN turnover in a year
- 60.0%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 0
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Idaho median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 10.1% | 15.5% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.1% | 2.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 7.8% | 16.8% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.6% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 19.8% | 16.9% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Legal business name
- Boise SNF Operations LLC
- Chain
- Life Care Centers of America (194 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | 24 Aug 2015 | |
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | Adp of the snf | 26 Sep 2012 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Ada County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cascadia of Boise | Boise | 1 of 5 | 11 | $13,049 | 19 Nov 2025 | |
| Timber Springs Transitional CareSpecial Focus candidate | Boise | 1 of 5 | 19 | $30,654 | 12 Sep 2025 | |
| Skyline Transitional Care Center | Boise | 4 of 5 | 9 | $0 | 12 Jun 2026 | |
| Sunterra Springs Riverview | Boise | 4 of 5 | 11 | $8,021 | 9 Jan 2026 | |
| Arbor Valley of Cascadia | Boise | 3 of 5 | 11 | $0 | 16 May 2025 | |
| Life Care Center of Treasure Valley | Boise | 4 of 5 | 11 | $0 | 26 Jun 2025 | |
| Idaho State Veterans Home - Boise | Boise | 2 of 5 | 12 | $0 | 16 May 2025 | |
| Shaw Mountain of Cascadia | Boise | 3 of 5 | 9 | $10,839 | 14 May 2026 | |
| Aspen Transitional Rehabilitation | Meridian | 3 of 5 | 6 | $0 | 18 Dec 2025 | |
| Meridian Meadows Transitional Care | Meridian | 1 of 5 | 20 | $0 | 3 Apr 2026 | |
| Terraces of Boise, The | Boise | 2 of 5 | 13 | $20,501 | 19 Dec 2025 | |
| Creekside Transitional Care and Rehabilitation | Meridian | 4 of 5 | 11 | $8,278 | 13 Jun 2025 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Life Care Center of Boise (CCN 135038). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/life-care-center-of-boise-boise-id-135038/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was Life Care Center of Boise last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 17 Jul 2025. It was a standard survey and a complaint investigation. It gave 3 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 3 Dec 2021.
- Who operates Life Care Center of Boise?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, limited liability company. CMS lists the home in the chain Life Care Centers of America. The CMS ownership file names Life Care Centers of America, Inc. for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Life Care Center of Boise a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 1 home in Idaho as a Special Focus Facility and 5 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.