The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited December 2021 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Life Care Center of Boise
Boise, ID · Medicare-certified · 153 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
5 of 5 overall
Life Care Center of Boise has an overall 5 out of 5 stars, with strong quality measures and health inspection results, but staffing is only 3 out of 5 stars and reported nurse staffing is 3.53 hours per resident day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark. There were no fines in the last 24 months, though recent inspection citations included abuse/neglect protection, accident hazards/supervision, and infection prevention and control.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.5342 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: July 17, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.5342.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.64
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.85
- Nurse aides
- 2.04
- Weekend nursing
- 2.95
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 52%
Registered nurse turnover: 60%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
11.1%21.4%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.6%3.8%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6.1%0%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.8%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
10.7%6.2%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
15.1%4.2%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
8.8%0%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
10.7%20%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%1.8%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
22.5%22.9%No change
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%2%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—93.1%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
96.4%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—97.9%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98%97%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited December 2021 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited February 2020 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The home failed to honor residents’ choices about treatment, research participation, and advance care instructions. Cited December 2021 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 578 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to complete and keep the resident’s care plan properly prepared, reviewed, and updated by the right health professionals. Cited February 2020 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 657 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(2) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 11 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Oct 1, 2016
Now operated by Life Care Center of Boise, previously Life Care Centers of Boise.
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · 194 homes · 3.4 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 65.4 residents on an average day (43% of 153 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 59 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.