The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Life Care Center of Coeur d'Alene
Coeur d'Alene, ID · Medicare-certified · 120 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
Life Care Center of Coeur d'Alene has a 1 out of 5 overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating and a recent federal penalty. Staffing is 4-star with reported nurse staffing slightly above the federal benchmark (4.18 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day), but it also had $39,520 in fines in the last 24 months and recent inspection citations for pressure ulcer care, drug storage/labeling, and food handling.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.1762 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 20, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $39,520recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.1762.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.65
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.16
- Nurse aides
- 2.36
- Weekend nursing
- 3.64
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 48%
Registered nurse turnover: 63%
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
18.4%12%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3%10%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
8.1%4%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
11.1%19.2%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
14.1%13%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
25.1%8.4%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
9.2%10.9%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.6%2.4%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%1.2%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
20.6%29.7%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
7%3.4%Improving
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
—90.3%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.5%91.7%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—82.1%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
83.1%85.3%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited March 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited October 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to have enough qualified staff to properly provide food and nutrition services. Cited October 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 801 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The home failed to provide enough support staff to safely and effectively run food and nutrition services. Cited October 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 802 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
Recent history
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $39,520 was recorded.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 19 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 13 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $39,520 in total fines.
- $39,520
Federal fine
Mar 20, 2026
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · 194 homes · 3.4 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 82.4 residents on an average day (69% of 120 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 29 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.