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2725 East 17th Street Idaho Falls, ID 83406 · Bonneville County

(208) 529-4567

All 3 nursing homes in Idaho Falls, ID (3 take Medicaid)

Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid 109 certified beds For profit

CMS certification number 135091 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare

Ratings come from CMS and are updated monthly; these are from October 2026. Check the latest inspection report and visit in person before you decide.

Is Life Care Center of Idaho Falls a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record

There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Life Care Center of Idaho Falls as of October 2026.

CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall, about the same as the Idaho average of 3.1. Inspectors issued 33 citations in the last three years. CMS imposed 1 penalty, including $13,247 in fines, in that time. For short-term rehab patients CMS rates quality 5 out of 5; for long-term residents, 5 out of 5.

Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.

Staffing

Nursing staff spend about 3.91 hours per resident per day at Life Care Center of Idaho Falls, above the Idaho median of 3.76 (US median: 3.72). About 1.06 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 3.24 hours, 17% below its all-week average. Ask how weekends are staffed. 44.3% of nursing staff left within a year (Idaho median 50.5%).

Nursing care per resident per day 3.91 hours
Above the Idaho median of 3.76 Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and aides combined, from payroll records.
Registered nurse hours 1.06 per resident a day RNs handle assessments, medications and changes in condition.
Weekend nursing care 3.24 hours Per resident a day. A big drop from weekdays can mean thin weekend staffing.
Nursing staff turnover 44.3% a year Share of nursing staff who left over a year. Lower usually means steadier care.
Registered nurse turnover 42.9% a year Share of registered nurses who left over a year.
Administrators who left 0 in the past year Frequent leadership changes are worth asking about on a visit.

About this nursing home

Certified beds109
Residents per day 75 About 69% of beds filled, on average
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Payment acceptedMedicare and Medicaid
Certified sinceOctober 1981
Part of a chainLife Care Centers of America
Legal business nameGEM MEDICAL INVESTORS LLC

Paying for care at Life Care Center of Idaho Falls: Medicare and Medicaid

Life Care Center of Idaho Falls is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Idaho's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.

In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.

Health inspections

The most recent standard inspection was on March 19, 2026 and found 0 deficiencies, plus 14 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 33 citations in the last three years.

Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

What the inspections found

Over the last three years, inspectors issued 33 citations at Life Care Center of Idaho Falls across 4 inspection dates, 16 of them from complaint investigations. 1 was at the actual-harm level (G–I), most recently on January 10, 2025. The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (7) and resident assessment and care planning (7). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "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" (tag F0578, level G, January 10, 2025).

March 19, 2026 · 14 citations · includes complaint inspection

DAllow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0554 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 16, 2026)

DHonor 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 16, 2026)

DHonor 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 16, 2026)

DProvide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0628 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 16, 2026)

DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 16, 2026)

DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 16, 2026)

DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 16, 2026)

DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 16, 2026)

DTry different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0700 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 16, 2026)

DPost nurse staffing information every day.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0732 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 16, 2026)

DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 16, 2026)

DEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0757 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 16, 2026)

DEnsure 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 16, 2026)

DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 16, 2026)

September 2, 2025 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection

DHonor 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 23, 2025)

DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 23, 2025)

January 10, 2025 · 15 citations, includes actual harm

GHonor 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.

Actual harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 10, 2025)

FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 10, 2025)

EEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 10, 2025)

EDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 10, 2025)

DHonor 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 10, 2025)

DPASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0645 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 10, 2025)

DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 10, 2025)

DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 10, 2025)

DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 10, 2025)

DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 10, 2025)

DEnsure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0726 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 10, 2025)

DEnsure 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 10, 2025)

DEmploy sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0801 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 10, 2025)

DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 10, 2025)

DKeep all essential equipment working safely.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0908 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 10, 2025)

March 7, 2024 · 2 citations

DEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 29, 2024)

DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 29, 2024)

Questions to ask on a tour of Life Care Center of Idaho Falls

  1. Inspectors cited the home at the actual-harm level on January 10, 2025 under the rule on resident rights. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
  2. Weekend staffing is 17% below the all-week average. Who is on duty on Saturday nights?
  3. Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
  4. When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?

Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.

Fines and payment denials

1 penalty in the last three years, including $13,247 in fines.

DateTypeAmount or length
Jan 10, 2025 Fine $13,247

Rating history

CMS monthOverallInspectionStaffingQuality
October 2026 3/5 2/5 4/5 5/5
August 2026 3/5 2/5 4/5 5/5
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Location

Hospitals near Life Care Center of Idaho Falls

The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.

  • 0.6 mi
    Idaho Falls Community Hospital, LLC Idaho Falls
    Emergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5
    Median ER visit 2h 17m for patients treated and sent home
  • 0.7 mi
    Mountain View Hospital Idaho Falls
    Emergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5
    Median ER visit 1h 54m for patients treated and sent home
  • 1.0 mi
    Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center Idaho Falls
    Emergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5
    Median ER visit 2h 13m for patients treated and sent home

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Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.

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Teton Healthcare of Cascadia Idaho Falls · 1.0 mi away ★★☆☆☆ Inspection 2/5 · Staffing 4/5 88 beds · Medicaid
Promontory Point Rehabilitation Ammon · 2.5 mi away ★★★★★ Inspection 4/5 · Staffing 5/5 50 beds
Eagle Rock Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia Idaho Falls · 2.5 mi away ★☆☆☆☆ Inspection 1/5 · Staffing 3/5 113 beds · Medicaid
Temple View Transitional Care Center Rexburg · 24.7 mi away ★★★☆☆ Inspection 2/5 · Staffing 3/5 119 beds · Medicaid
Madison Carriage Cove Short Stay Rehabilitation Rexburg · 25.6 mi away ★★★★☆ Inspection 3/5 · Staffing 4/5 35 beds · Medicaid

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