Cycle 1
Health 2025-07-17 · Fire 2021-12-03
3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Boise, ID
Life Care Center Of Boise
5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 3 recent health deficiencies
808 North Curtis Road, Boise, ID
(208) 376-5273
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
153
Certified beds
Average residents
63
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Life Care Centers Of America
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1967-07-15
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
194 facilities
Chain averages 4 overall / 3 health / 3 staffing / 5 quality stars
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
0.47
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.83 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.89
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.77 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.05
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.47 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.40
All reported nurse hours · state 4.07 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.35
RN + LPN hours · state 1.60 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.11
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.47 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.30
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.53 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.09
Reported PT staffing · state 0.11 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.50
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.67
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.27
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
56%
Annual RN turnover · state 42% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
55%
Annual nurse turnover · state 49% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
7,022
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
31.01
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9863
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
3.35
Baseline 44.44% · Performance 50.00% · Measure score 3.35 · Achievement 3.35 · Improvement 0
Adjusted total nurse staffing
2.86
Baseline 4.25 hours · Performance 3.89 hours · Measure score 2.86 · Achievement 2.86 · 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 16 · 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 10 · 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 16 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Falls with major injury | Not Available |
0.77%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 16 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Discharge self-care score | Not Available |
53.69%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 12 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Discharge mobility score | Not Available |
50.94%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 12 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | Not Available |
2.29%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 16 · 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 7 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 3.28% |
8.2%
4.9 pts worse
|
Numerator 4 · Denominator 122 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 54.61% |
42%
12.6 pts better
|
Numerator 77 · Denominator 141 |
| Discharge function score | Not Available |
56.45%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 12 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 4 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 7 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | Not Available |
25.2%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 13 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.6% |
96.8%
1.8 pts better
|
93.4%
5.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 98.1% · Q3 96.4% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 98.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 93.1% |
96.2%
3.1 pts worse
|
95.5%
2.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 93.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 3.6% |
2.7%
0.9 pts worse
|
3.3%
0.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.5% · Q2 3.7% · Q3 3.6% · Q4 3.8% · 4Q avg 3.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 1.0% |
13.6%
12.6 pts better
|
11.4%
10.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 4.3% · 4Q avg 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 9.3% |
5.4%
3.9 pts worse
|
5.4%
3.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.5% · Q2 7.4% · Q3 10.7% · Q4 11.8% · 4Q avg 9.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 9.7% |
16.2%
6.5 pts better
|
19.6%
9.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.3% · Q2 9.3% · Q3 10.7% · Q4 9.6% · 4Q avg 9.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 19.3% |
20.5%
1.2 pts better
|
16.7%
2.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 17.1% · Q2 17.9% · Q3 16.3% · Q4 25.6% · 4Q avg 19.3% · 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 | 10.9% |
17.9%
7 pts better
|
16.3%
5.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q2 12.7% · Q3 8.8% · Q4 14.7% · 4Q avg 10.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 10.9% |
16.7%
5.8 pts better
|
14.9%
4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.0% · Q2 12.0% · Q3 15.1% · Q4 14.3% · 4Q avg 10.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
1.5%
1.5 pts better
|
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% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.9% |
1.9%
1 pts better
|
1.7%
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 1.8% · Q4 1.9% · 4Q avg 0.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 25.0% |
22.6%
2.4 pts worse
|
19.8%
5.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 18.2% · Q2 29.8% · Q3 22.5% · Q4 29.2% · 4Q avg 25.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 5.1% |
3.4%
1.7 pts worse
|
5.1%
About the same
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.2% · Q2 9.0% · Q3 6.1% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 5.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 97.4% |
90.2%
7.2 pts better
|
81.7%
15.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 97.4% · Q2 97.8% · Q3 98.0% · Q4 96.4% · 4Q avg 97.4% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
1.5%
1.5 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 97.9% |
86.5%
11.4 pts better
|
79.7%
18.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 97.9% |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2021-12-03 · Fire 2020-02-21
8 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (4 deficiencies)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (3 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2020-02-21 · Fire 2018-10-26
11 health deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (3 deficiencies)
14 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (7 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-02-21
K232 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
Corrected 2019-06-28
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-02-21
K291 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2019-06-28
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-02-21
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2019-06-28
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-02-21
K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2019-06-28
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-02-21
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2019-06-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-02-21
K223 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2019-06-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-02-21
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2019-06-28
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2018-10-26
E30 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Corrected 2018-07-18
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2018-10-26
E36 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Corrected 2018-07-18
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2018-10-26
E37 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2018-07-18
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2018-10-26
E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2018-07-18
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2018-10-26
E6 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Corrected 2018-07-18
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2018-10-26
K100 · Construction Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2018-07-18
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2018-10-26
K291 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2018-07-18
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2018-10-26
K293 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2018-07-18
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2018-10-26
E26 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
Corrected 2018-07-18
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2018-10-26
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2018-07-18
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2018-10-26
K926 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Corrected 2018-07-18
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2018-10-26
K927 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
Corrected 2018-07-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2018-10-26
E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2018-07-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2018-10-26
K161 · Construction Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2018-07-18
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-17
F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2025-08-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-17
F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2025-08-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-17
F825 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected 2025-08-15
G · Actual harm
2021-12-03
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 2022-02-02
G · Actual 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 2022-02-02
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-03
F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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 2022-02-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-03
F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2022-02-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-03
F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2022-02-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-03
F585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2022-02-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-03
F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2022-02-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-03
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2022-02-02
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-02-21
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2020-04-02
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-02-21
F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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 2020-04-02
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-02-21
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 2020-04-02
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-02-21
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 2020-04-02
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-02-21
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 2020-04-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-02-21
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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 2020-04-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-02-21
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 2020-04-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-02-21
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 2020-04-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-02-21
F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2020-04-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-02-21
F791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected 2020-04-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-02-21
F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2020-04-02
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Life Care Centers Of America, Inc.
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Preston, Forrest
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Butner, Nancy
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Cross, Cindy
Corporate Officer · Individual
Fletcher, Todd
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Fletcher, Todd
Corporate Director · Individual
Henry, Terry
Corporate Officer · Individual
Lay, Lisa
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Life Care Centers Of America, Inc.
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Mason, Rebekka
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Moorhouse, Aaron
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Preston, Aubrey
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Preston, Forrest
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Schulkins, John
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Swanker, Richard
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Thurmond, Joan
Corporate Officer · Individual
Ziegler, James
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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