Cycle 1
Health 2025-07-25 · Fire 2024-07-11
15 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (4 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Sandpoint, ID
Life Care Center Of Sandpoint
2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with 15 recent health deficiencies with 6 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
1125 North Division Avenue, Sandpoint, ID
(208) 265-9299
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
124
Certified beds
Average residents
71
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Life Care Centers Of America
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1997-09-22
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.71
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
1.20
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.13
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.33
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
32%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
36%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.1 |
1.1
About the same
|
1.9
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 4.3 |
1.6
2.7 pts worse
|
1.8
2.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 85.2% |
96.8%
11.6 pts worse
|
93.4%
8.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 91.1% |
96.2%
5.1 pts worse
|
95.5%
4.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 4.4% |
2.7%
1.7 pts worse
|
3.3%
1.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 16.1% |
13.6%
2.5 pts worse
|
11.4%
4.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 9.8% |
5.4%
4.4 pts worse
|
5.4%
4.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 15.4% |
16.2%
0.8 pts better
|
19.6%
4.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 21.6% |
20.5%
1.1 pts worse
|
16.7%
4.9 pts worse
|
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 | 21.8% |
17.9%
3.9 pts worse
|
16.3%
5.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 17.5% |
16.7%
0.8 pts worse
|
14.9%
2.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.1% |
1.9%
0.8 pts better
|
1.7%
0.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 25.3% |
22.6%
2.7 pts worse
|
19.8%
5.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 3.1% |
3.4%
0.3 pts better
|
5.1%
2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 88.7% |
90.2%
1.5 pts worse
|
81.7%
7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 15.9% |
11.6%
4.3 pts worse
|
12.0%
3.9 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.3% |
1.5%
0.2 pts better
|
1.6%
0.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 80.3% |
86.5%
6.2 pts worse
|
79.7%
0.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 14.3% |
17.5%
3.2 pts better
|
23.9%
9.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-07-11 · Fire 2019-03-29
7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Construction (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2019-03-29 · Fire 2016-08-12
17 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (6 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-11
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-04-12
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-11
K521 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2024-04-19
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-11
K924 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that anesthesia apparatus are tested after any adjustment, modification or repair.
Corrected 2024-03-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-11
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-03-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-11
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-03-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-11
K355 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2024-04-05
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-03-29
K100 · Construction Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2018-07-18
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-03-29
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2018-07-18
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-03-29
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2018-07-18
Inspection history
Recent health citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-25
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 2025-08-29
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-25
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-08-29
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-25
F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2025-08-29
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-25
F887 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected 2025-08-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-25
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 2025-08-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-25
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 2025-08-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-25
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-08-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-25
F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2025-08-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-25
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 2025-08-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-25
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-08-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-25
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-08-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-25
F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-08-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-25
F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2025-08-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-25
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 2025-08-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-07-25
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-08-29
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-11
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 2024-08-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-11
F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2024-08-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-11
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-08-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-11
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 2024-08-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-11
F679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2024-08-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-11
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 2024-08-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-11
F800 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Corrected 2024-08-22
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-13
F886 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
Corrected 2023-04-14
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-03-29
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 2019-05-07
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-03-29
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 2019-05-07
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-03-29
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 2019-05-07
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-03-29
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 2019-05-07
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-03-29
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2019-05-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-03-29
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 2019-05-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-03-29
F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2019-05-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-03-29
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 2019-05-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-03-29
F622 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2019-05-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-03-29
F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2019-05-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-03-29
F625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected 2019-05-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-03-29
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 2019-05-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-03-29
F679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2019-05-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-03-29
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 2019-05-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-03-29
F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2019-05-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-03-29
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2019-05-07
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Preston, Forrest
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Butner, Nancy
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Cross, Cindy
Corporate Officer · Individual
Developers Investment Company Inc
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Fletcher, Todd
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Henry, Terry
Corporate Officer · Individual
Lay, Lisa
Corporate Director · Individual
Lay, Lisa
Corporate Officer · Individual
Life Care Centers Of America, Inc.
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Meza, Michael
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Orcutt, Lori
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Preston, Aubrey
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Sandpoint Medical Investors LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Stidman, Crystal
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Swanker, Richard
Corporate Director · Individual
Swanker, Richard
Corporate Officer · Individual
Thurmond, Joan
Corporate Officer · Individual
Ziegler, James
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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