Facility Watch Inspection records for every certified US nursing home

Life Care Center of Idaho Falls

2725 East 17th Street
Idaho Falls, ID 83406
(208) 529-4567

CCN
135091
Certified beds
109
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Life Care Centers of America

Nurse staffing

4.03
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, case-mix adjusted

Registered nurses: 1.13 hours per resident per day

Nursing staff turnover: 50% a year

Derived by CMS from the Payroll-Based Journal and refreshed quarterly.

Inspection history

Inspected March 19, 2026

14 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0554 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 16, 2026
D
F0578 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Honor 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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 16, 2026
D
F0584 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Honor 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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 16, 2026
D
F0628 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 16, 2026
D
F0656 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 16, 2026
D
F0684 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 16, 2026
D
F0689 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 16, 2026
D
F0695 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 16, 2026
D
F0700 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 16, 2026
D
F0732 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 16, 2026
D
F0755 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 16, 2026
D
F0757 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 16, 2026
D
F0761 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure 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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 16, 2026
D
F0880 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 16, 2026

Inspected September 2, 2025

2 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0578 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Honor 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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 23, 2025
D
F0755 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 23, 2025

Inspected January 10, 2025

15 citations · Health
D
F0584 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Honor 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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 10, 2025
D
F0645 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 10, 2025
D
F0656 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 10, 2025
D
F0658 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 10, 2025
D
F0684 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 10, 2025
D
F0689 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 10, 2025
D
F0726 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 10, 2025
D
F0761 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure 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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 10, 2025
D
F0801 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 10, 2025
D
F0880 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 10, 2025
D
F0908 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 10, 2025
E
F0641 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 10, 2025
E
F0657 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 10, 2025
F
F0812 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 10, 2025
G
F0578 Actual harm · Isolated

Honor 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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 10, 2025

Inspected March 7, 2024

2 citations · Health
D
F0641 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 29, 2024
D
F0695 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 29, 2024

Penalties

DateTypeAmount
January 10, 2025Fine$13,247