Life Care Center of Coeur D'AleneCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 500 West Aqua Avenue, Coeur D'Alene, ID 83815
- CCN
- 135122
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Certified beds
- 120
- Residents per day
- 82
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Life Care Center of Coeur D'Alene an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 20 Mar 2026. The latest survey cycle has 19 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Idaho is 10. CMS lists 1 fine of $39,520 for this home in its penalties file.
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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 | Kootenai County median | Idaho median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 1 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 4 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 3 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 7 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) | 20 Mar 2026 | 19 | 10 |
| Cycle 2 | 5 Oct 2024 | 8 | 7 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 13 | 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): 19 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Apr 2026 |
| 20 Mar 2026 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Apr 2026 |
| 20 Mar 2026 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Apr 2026 |
| 20 Mar 2026 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Apr 2026 |
| 20 Mar 2026 | 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 | 23 Apr 2026 |
| 20 Mar 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Apr 2026 |
| 20 Mar 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Apr 2026 |
| 20 Mar 2026 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Apr 2026 |
| 20 Mar 2026 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Apr 2026 |
| 20 Mar 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Apr 2026 |
| 20 Mar 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Apr 2026 |
| 20 Mar 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Complaint investigation | 23 Apr 2026 |
| 20 Mar 2026 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 23 Apr 2026 |
| 20 Mar 2026 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Apr 2026 |
| 20 Mar 2026 | 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. | F | Complaint investigation | 23 Apr 2026 |
| 20 Mar 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 23 Apr 2026 |
| 20 Mar 2026 | F0849 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Apr 2026 |
| 20 Mar 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 23 Apr 2026 |
| 20 Mar 2026 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Complaint investigation | 23 Apr 2026 |
Survey cycle 2: 8 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Oct 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 4 Nov 2024 |
| 5 Oct 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 | 4 Nov 2024 |
| 5 Oct 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 4 Nov 2024 |
| 5 Oct 2024 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | F | Standard survey | 4 Nov 2024 |
| 5 Oct 2024 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | F | Standard survey | 4 Nov 2024 |
| 5 Oct 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 4 Nov 2024 |
| 5 Oct 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 4 Nov 2024 |
| 5 Oct 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 4 Nov 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jun 2023 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jul 2023 |
| 16 Jun 2023 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jul 2023 |
| 16 Jun 2023 | 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 | 21 Jul 2023 |
| 16 Jun 2023 | F0622 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jul 2023 |
| 16 Jun 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jul 2023 |
| 16 Jun 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jul 2023 |
| 16 Jun 2023 | 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 | Standard survey | 21 Jul 2023 |
| 16 Jun 2023 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jul 2023 |
| 16 Jun 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jul 2023 |
| 16 Jun 2023 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jul 2023 |
| 16 Jun 2023 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jul 2023 |
| 16 Jun 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jul 2023 |
| 16 Jun 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jul 2023 |
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.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar 2026 | Fine | $39,520 |
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 | 4.18 | 3.80 | 4.04 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.65 | 0.80 | 0.86 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.16 | 0.74 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.36 | 2.44 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.64 | 3.30 | 3.49 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 48.0%
- Nurse staff turnover, Idaho median
- 50.0%
- RN turnover in a year
- 63.2%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 1
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 | 15.2% | 15.5% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 8.8% | 2.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 19.4% | 16.8% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.3% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 16.7% | 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
- Lake City Medical Investors 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 | 12 Jun 1995 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Kootenai County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coeur D Alene Health of Cascadia | Coeur D'Alene | 1 of 5 | 7 | $33,815 | 7 May 2026 | |
| Ironwood Rehabilitation and Care Center | Coeur D'Alene | 2 of 5 | 14 | $0 | 1 May 2026 | |
| Advanced Health Care of Coeur D'Alene | Coeur D'Alene | 5 of 5 | 3 | $0 | 21 May 2026 | |
| Lakeside Rehabilitation and Care Center | Coeur D'Alene | 1 of 5 | 2 | $220,832 | 28 Aug 2025 | |
| Life Care Center of Post Falls | Post Falls | 5 of 5 | 5 | $0 | 14 Aug 2025 | |
| Idaho State Veterans Home - Post Falls | Post Falls | 1 of 5 | 12 | $36,855 | 1 Aug 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 Coeur D'Alene (CCN 135122). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/life-care-center-of-coeur-d-alene-coeur-d-alene-id-135122/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was Life Care Center of Coeur D'Alene last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 20 Mar 2026. It was a standard survey and a complaint investigation. It gave 19 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 5 Oct 2024.
- Who operates Life Care Center of Coeur D'Alene?
- 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 Coeur D'Alene 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.