LIFE CARE CENTER OF SANDPOINT
1125 NORTH DIVISION AVENUE, SANDPOINT, ID 83864 · CCN 135127
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Health inspection
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Quality measures
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Staffing
- ★★★★☆ 4
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Certified beds
- 124
- Avg residents/day
- 70.8
- Phone
- 2082659299
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 | 2025-07-25 | 15 | 8.9 | 9.5 | +6.1 worse |
| 2 | 2024-07-11 | 7 | 7.7 | 9.8 | -0.7 better |
| 3 | 2019-03-29 | 17 | 9.1 | 9.3 | +7.9 worse |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Quality of life and care | 3 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 4 |
| Resident rights | 2 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 1 |
| Pharmacy service | 2 |
| Infection control | 3 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 4.04 | 35.7% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.71 | 31.6% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 4.21 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 0
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA
- Facilities in chain
- 194
- Chain avg overall
- 3.50 / 5
Inspection citations (39)
- DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2025-07-25 · Health · corrected 2025-08-29
Potential for more than minimal 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.2025-07-25 · Health · corrected 2025-08-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2025-07-25 · Health · corrected 2025-08-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities2025-07-25 · Health · corrected 2025-08-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2025-07-25 · Health · corrected 2025-08-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-07-25 · Health · corrected 2025-08-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2025-07-25 · Health · corrected 2025-08-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2025-07-25 · Health · corrected 2025-08-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2025-07-25 · Health · corrected 2025-08-29
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.2025-07-25 · Health · corrected 2025-08-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-07-25 · Health · corrected 2025-08-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2025-07-25 · Health · corrected 2025-08-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-07-25 · Health · corrected 2025-08-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2025-07-25 · Health · corrected 2025-08-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.2025-07-25 · Health · corrected 2025-08-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.2024-07-11 · Health · corrected 2024-08-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2024-07-11 · Health · corrected 2024-08-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2024-07-11 · Health · corrected 2024-08-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.2024-07-11 · Health · corrected 2024-08-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-07-11 · Health · corrected 2024-08-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0800Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.2024-07-11 · Health · corrected 2024-08-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.2024-07-11 · Health · corrected 2024-08-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0886Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.2023-03-13 · Health · corrected 2023-04-14
Potential for more than minimal 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.2019-03-29 · Health · corrected 2019-05-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.2019-03-29 · Health · corrected 2019-05-07
Potential for more than minimal 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.2019-03-29 · Health · corrected 2019-05-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.2019-03-29 · Health · corrected 2019-05-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2019-03-29 · Health · corrected 2019-05-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.2019-03-29 · Health · corrected 2019-05-07
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.2019-03-29 · Health · corrected 2019-05-07
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.2019-03-29 · Health · corrected 2019-05-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2019-03-29 · Health · corrected 2019-05-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.2019-03-29 · Health · corrected 2019-05-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2019-03-29 · Health · corrected 2019-05-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2019-03-29 · Health · corrected 2019-05-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2019-03-29 · Health · corrected 2019-05-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.2019-03-29 · Health · corrected 2019-05-07
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.2019-03-29 · Health · corrected 2019-05-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2019-03-29 · Health · corrected 2019-05-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESTON, FORREST | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 99% | 1995-06-27 |
| DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INC | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2017-01-01 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 1998-01-01 |
| SANDPOINT MEDICAL INVESTORS LLC | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 1998-01-01 |
| BUTNER, NANCY | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2018-09-16 |
| FLETCHER, TODD | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-12-13 |
| MEZA, MICHAEL | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2022-11-01 |
| ORCUTT, LORI | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2022-05-23 |
| PRESTON, AUBREY | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-12-13 |
| STIDMAN, CRYSTAL | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-01-23 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-12-13 |
| LAY, LISA | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2017-04-24 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2022-01-01 |
| CROSS, CINDY | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 1998-01-01 |
| HENRY, TERRY | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 1999-08-16 |
| LAY, LISA | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2018-02-09 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2011-04-01 |
| THURMOND, JOAN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2000-09-22 |
Other facilities in SANDPOINT
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Vista Care Center of Sandpoint | ★☆☆☆☆ | 73 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.