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LIFE CARE CENTER OF IDAHO FALLS

2725 EAST 17TH STREET, IDAHO FALLS, ID 83406
Score: 55 / 100

With a score of 55 out of 100, Life Care Center Of Idaho Falls earns a C grade — placing it near the middle of Idaho nursing facilities. Families should review the detailed metrics below when considering this Idaho Falls location.

Staffing at Life Care Center Of Idaho Falls is near the national average, with 3.93 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 26 deficiencies at Life Care Center Of Idaho Falls. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.93 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.09 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.59 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.24 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.20 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.62 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

26
Total Deficiencies
Sep 1, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 26 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0578 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and
    Sep 1, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0755 Severity D
    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    Sep 1, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0578 Severity G
    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and
    Jan 9, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Jan 9, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0641 Severity E
    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    Jan 9, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 1.5% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 0.5% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 13.2% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 0.9% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 10.6% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 7.1% 7.5% Average
New/worsened incontinence 25.1% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $13,247

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 55 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -1 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
109
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jan 9, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
17