Facility WatchInspection records for every certified US nursing home
Life Care Center of Sandpoint
1125 North Division Avenue Sandpoint, ID 83864 (208) 265-9299
CCN
135127
Certified beds
124
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Life Care Centers of America
Nurse staffing
4.12
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, case-mix adjusted
Registered nurses: 0.69 hours per resident per day
Nursing staff turnover: 30% a year
Derived by CMS from the Payroll-Based Journal and refreshed quarterly.
Inspection history
Inspected July 25, 2025
15 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0550No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 29, 2025
D
F0584No 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 August 29, 2025
D
F0641No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 29, 2025
D
F0645No 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 August 29, 2025
D
F0657No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
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 August 29, 2025
D
F0684No 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 August 29, 2025
D
F0695No 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 August 29, 2025
D
F0698No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 29, 2025
D
F0760No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 29, 2025
D
F0761No 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 August 29, 2025
D
F0842No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 29, 2025
E
F0812No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
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 August 29, 2025
E
F0880No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 29, 2025
E
F0883No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 29, 2025
E
F0887No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Educate 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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 29, 2025
Inspected July 11, 2024
7 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0554No 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 August 22, 2024
D
F0641No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 22, 2024
D
F0677No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 22, 2024
D
F0679No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 22, 2024
D
F0689No 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 August 22, 2024
D
F0800No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 22, 2024
F
F0801No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread
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 August 22, 2024
Inspected March 29, 2019
16 citations · Health
D
F0578No 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 May 7, 2019
D
F0583No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 7, 2019
D
F0584No 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 May 7, 2019
D
F0622No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 7, 2019
D
F0623No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 7, 2019
D
F0625No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Notify 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.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 7, 2019
D
F0656No 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 May 7, 2019
D
F0679No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 7, 2019
D
F0689No 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 May 7, 2019
D
F0692No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 7, 2019
D
F0695No 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 May 7, 2019
E
F0657No 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 May 7, 2019
E
F0677No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 7, 2019
E
F0725No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 7, 2019
E
F0880No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 7, 2019
F
F0812No 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 May 7, 2019