LIFE CARE CENTER OF IDAHO FALLS
2725 EAST 17TH STREET, IDAHO FALLS, ID 83406 · CCN 135091
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Health inspection
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Quality measures
- ★★★★★ 5
- Staffing
- ★★★☆☆ 3
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Certified beds
- 109
- Avg residents/day
- 74.8
- Phone
- 2085294567
Inspection history vs Idaho & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Idaho avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-01-10 | 17 | 8.9 | 9.5 | +8.1 worse |
| 2 | 2024-03-07 | 2 | 7.7 | 9.8 | -5.7 better |
| 3 | 2019-05-24 | 7 | 9.1 | 9.3 | -2.1 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Quality of life and care | 2 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 5 |
| Nursing and physician services | 1 |
| Resident rights | 3 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 2 |
| Pharmacy service | 2 |
| Environmental | 1 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.93 | 50.6% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 1.09 | 50.0% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 3.74 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $13,247
- Number of fines
- 1
- Number of penalties
- 1
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA
- Facilities in chain
- 194
- Chain avg overall
- 3.50 / 5
Inspection citations (26)1 actual harm
- DF0578Honor 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.2025-09-02 · Health · corrected 2025-09-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2025-09-02 · Health · corrected 2025-09-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0578Honor 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.2025-01-10 · Health · corrected 2025-02-10
Actual harm
- DF0584Honor 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.2025-01-10 · Health · corrected 2025-02-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2025-01-10 · Health · corrected 2025-02-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities2025-01-10 · Health · corrected 2025-02-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2025-01-10 · Health · corrected 2025-02-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2025-01-10 · Health · corrected 2025-02-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2025-01-10 · Health · corrected 2025-02-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-01-10 · Health · corrected 2025-02-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-01-10 · Health · corrected 2025-02-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.2025-01-10 · Health · corrected 2025-02-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0761Ensure 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.2025-01-10 · Health · corrected 2025-02-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.2025-01-10 · Health · corrected 2025-02-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-01-10 · Health · corrected 2025-02-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-01-10 · Health · corrected 2025-02-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0908Keep all essential equipment working safely.2025-01-10 · Health · corrected 2025-02-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2024-03-07 · Health · corrected 2024-03-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2024-03-07 · Health · corrected 2024-03-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2019-05-24 · Health · corrected 2019-06-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.2019-05-24 · Health · corrected 2019-06-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0584Honor 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.2019-05-24 · Health · corrected 2019-06-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2019-05-24 · Health · corrected 2019-06-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2019-05-24 · Health · corrected 2019-06-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2019-05-24 · Health · corrected 2019-06-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.2019-05-24 · Health · corrected 2019-06-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESTON, FORREST | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 99% | 1994-08-09 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 1994-10-01 |
| CROSS, CINDY | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 1994-08-09 |
| THURMOND, JOAN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2000-09-21 |
| FENN, BRIAR | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2018-06-01 |
Other facilities in IDAHO FALLS
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| EAGLE ROCK HEALTH AND REHABILITATION OF CASCADIA | ★★★☆☆ | 113 |
| TETON HEALTHCARE OF CASCADIA | ★☆☆☆☆ | 88 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.