Cycle 1
Health 2025-01-10 · Fire 2025-01-10
17 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (5 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)
Idaho Falls, ID
Life Care Center Of Idaho Falls
3-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $13,247 in total fines with 17 recent health deficiencies with 1 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
2725 East 17th Street, Idaho Falls, ID
(208) 529-4567
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
109
Certified beds
Average residents
75
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Life Care Centers Of America
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1981-10-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
1.09
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.59
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.24
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.20
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
50%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
51%
Annual nurse turnover
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 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.2 |
1.6
1.4 pts better
|
1.8
1.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.1% |
96.8%
1.3 pts better
|
93.4%
4.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
96.2%
3.8 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 0.5% |
2.7%
2.2 pts better
|
3.3%
2.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 5.8% |
13.6%
7.8 pts better
|
11.4%
5.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 7.1% |
5.4%
1.7 pts worse
|
5.4%
1.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 16.8% |
16.2%
0.6 pts worse
|
19.6%
2.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 13.2% |
20.5%
7.3 pts better
|
16.7%
3.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 14.7% |
17.9%
3.2 pts better
|
16.3%
1.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 10.6% |
16.7%
6.1 pts better
|
14.9%
4.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.5% |
1.5%
About the same
|
1.0%
0.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 25.1% |
22.6%
2.5 pts worse
|
19.8%
5.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 1.5% |
3.4%
1.9 pts better
|
5.1%
3.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 90.2% |
90.2%
About the same
|
81.7%
8.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 14.0% |
11.6%
2.4 pts worse
|
12.0%
2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.3% |
1.5%
1.2 pts better
|
1.6%
1.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 78.2% |
86.5%
8.3 pts worse
|
79.7%
1.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 7.6% |
17.5%
9.9 pts better
|
23.9%
16.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-03-07 · Fire 2024-03-07
2 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (1 deficiency)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Cycle 3
Health 2019-05-24 · Fire 2019-05-24
7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (3 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (5 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-10
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-01-04
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-05-24
E9 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
Corrected 2018-11-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-05-24
E26 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
Corrected 2018-11-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-05-24
E31 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Corrected 2018-11-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-05-24
E36 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Corrected 2018-11-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-05-24
E6 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Corrected 2018-11-19
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-02
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 2025-09-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-02
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-09-23
G · Actual harm
2025-01-10
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 2025-02-10
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-10
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-02-10
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-10
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-02-10
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-10
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 2025-02-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-10
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 2025-02-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-10
F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2025-02-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-10
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 2025-02-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-10
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-02-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-10
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-02-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-10
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 2025-02-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-10
F726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-02-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-10
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 2025-02-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-10
F801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-02-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-10
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-02-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-10
F908 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2025-02-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-07
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-03-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-07
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-03-29
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-05-24
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 2019-06-27
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-05-24
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2019-06-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-05-24
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2019-06-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-05-24
F561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2019-06-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-05-24
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 2019-06-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-05-24
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 2019-06-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-05-24
F806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2019-06-27
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$13,247
2025-01-10
Fine
Fine · fine $13,247
Fine
Ownership
Preston, Forrest
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Cross, Cindy
Corporate Officer · Individual
Fenn, Briar
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Life Care Centers Of America, Inc.
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Thurmond, Joan
Corporate Officer · Individual
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