Cycle 1
Health 2025-05-16 · Fire 2025-05-16
12 health deficiencies
Top issue: Administration (3 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Boise, ID
Idaho State Veterans Home - Boise
2-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with 12 recent health deficiencies
320 Collins Road, Boise, ID
(208) 780-1600
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
5 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
122
Certified beds
Average residents
78
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Government
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2007-09-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
1.30
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.83 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.44
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.77 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.52
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.47 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
4.27
All reported nurse hours · state 4.07 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.75
RN + LPN hours · state 1.60 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.39
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.47 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.67
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.53 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.02
Reported PT staffing · state 0.11 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
1.56
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
5.11
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.14
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
30%
Annual RN turnover · state 42% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
40%
Annual nurse turnover · state 49% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
5,419
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
36.26
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9897
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
Not reported
This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.
Healthcare-associated infections
Not reported
This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.
Total nurse turnover
3.97
Baseline 53.33% · Performance 47.44% · Measure score 3.97 · Achievement 3.97 · Improvement 1.57
Adjusted total nurse staffing
3.28
Baseline 4.27 hours · Performance 4.01 hours · Measure score 3.28 · Achievement 3.28 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | Not Available |
10.72%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 1 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Discharge to community | Not Available |
50.57%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 1 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | Not Available |
1.02
|
Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | Not Available |
95.27%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 13 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Falls with major injury | Not Available |
0.77%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 13 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Discharge self-care score | Not Available |
53.69%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 10 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Discharge mobility score | Not Available |
50.94%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 10 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | Not Available |
2.29%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 13 · Adjusted rate Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | Not Available |
7.12%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 2 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 4.81% |
8.2%
3.4 pts worse
|
Numerator 9 · Denominator 187 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 15.07% |
42%
26.9 pts worse
|
Numerator 63 · Denominator 418 |
| Discharge function score | Not Available |
56.45%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 10 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 1 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · Newly certified or not enough cases to report. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | Not Available |
25.2%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 5 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0 |
1.1
1.1 pts better
|
1.9
1.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0 · Observed 0 · Expected 1.5 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.8 |
1.6
0.8 pts better
|
1.8
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.8 · Observed 0.6 · Expected 1.3 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 93.8% |
96.8%
3 pts worse
|
93.4%
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 97.4% · Q2 93.5% · Q3 93.4% · Q4 91.0% · 4Q avg 93.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 91.5% |
96.2%
4.7 pts worse
|
95.5%
4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 91.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 4.6% |
2.7%
1.9 pts worse
|
3.3%
1.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.3% · Q2 5.2% · Q3 3.9% · Q4 3.8% · 4Q avg 4.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 4.4% |
13.6%
9.2 pts better
|
11.4%
7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.0% · Q2 5.5% · Q3 2.7% · Q4 2.7% · 4Q avg 4.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 1.4% |
5.4%
4 pts better
|
5.4%
4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.9% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 1.4% · Q4 1.4% · 4Q avg 1.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 14.5% |
16.2%
1.7 pts better
|
19.6%
5.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 15.3% · Q2 13.9% · Q3 16.4% · Q4 12.3% · 4Q avg 14.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 16.2% |
20.5%
4.3 pts better
|
16.7%
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 11.8% · Q2 13.9% · Q3 18.9% · Q4 20.0% · 4Q avg 16.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 28.7% |
17.9%
10.8 pts worse
|
16.3%
12.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 37.0% · Q2 31.1% · Q3 30.2% · Q4 16.3% · 4Q avg 28.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 25.8% |
16.7%
9.1 pts worse
|
14.9%
10.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 22.1% · Q2 27.5% · Q3 30.9% · Q4 22.9% · 4Q avg 25.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.4% |
1.5%
1.1 pts better
|
1.0%
0.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 1.5% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 5.6% |
1.9%
3.7 pts worse
|
1.7%
3.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.8% · Q2 6.6% · Q3 6.6% · Q4 2.6% · 4Q avg 5.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 30.6% |
22.6%
8 pts worse
|
19.8%
10.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 38.1% · Q2 30.5% · Q3 34.0% · Q4 20.2% · 4Q avg 30.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 7.4% |
3.4%
4 pts worse
|
5.1%
2.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.5% · Q2 8.6% · Q3 5.9% · Q4 6.8% · 4Q avg 7.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 71.4% |
90.2%
18.8 pts worse
|
81.7%
10.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 71.4% |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2021-12-03 · Fire 2021-12-03
3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (1 deficiency)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Cycle 3
Health 2018-11-09 · Fire 2018-11-09
12 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (3 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2018-11-09
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2018-03-27
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2018-11-09
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2018-03-27
Inspection history
Recent health citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-06-20
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2025-06-20
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
F839 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.
Corrected 2025-06-20
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
F865 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected 2025-06-20
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-06-20
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
F940 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Corrected 2025-06-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-02-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2025-06-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-06-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-06-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-06-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2025-06-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-03
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2022-01-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-03
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2022-01-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-03
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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 2022-01-07
G · Actual harm
2018-11-09
F605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected 2019-01-14
G · Actual harm
2018-11-09
F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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 2019-01-14
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2018-11-09
F552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected 2019-01-14
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2018-11-09
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2019-01-14
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2018-11-09
F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2019-01-14
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2018-11-09
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2019-01-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2018-11-09
F559 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Corrected 2019-01-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2018-11-09
F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2019-01-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2018-11-09
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2019-01-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2018-11-09
F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2019-01-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2018-11-09
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2019-01-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2018-11-09
F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2019-01-14
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Division Of Veterans Services
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Division Of Veterans Services
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Holloway, Ricky
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
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