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LIFE CARE CENTER OF POST FALLS

460 NORTH GARDEN PLAZA COURT, POST FALLS, ID 83854
Score: 92 / 100

Among nursing homes in Idaho, Life Care Center Of Post Falls stands out with an A grade and a score of 92 out of 100. It ranks in the 94th percentile statewide, reflecting consistently high performance across CMS quality metrics.

Life Care Center Of Post Falls provides above-average staffing with 4.42 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent inspections identified 12 deficiencies at Life Care Center Of Post Falls. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 25 / 25 pts
5 ★ 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 4.42 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.59 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.28 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.55 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.68 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.47 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

12
Total Deficiencies
Aug 13, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 12 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0554 Severity D
    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
    Aug 13, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • 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
    Aug 13, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0726 Severity D
    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.
    Aug 13, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0760 Severity D
    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    Aug 13, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0761 Severity D
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologi
    Aug 13, 2025 · Pharmacy Service 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 6.1% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 4.4% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 18.8% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.5% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 14.1% 14.0% Average
Excessive weight loss 8.5% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 24.5% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 92 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 5★ → 25 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)

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
120
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Aug 13, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5