Idaho State Veterans Home - Lewiston
Lewiston, ID · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 135133) · 66 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $186,850
Phone: (208) 750-3600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Idaho State Veterans Home - Lewiston has a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Idaho state average of 3.14. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Idaho State Veterans Home - Lewiston reports 4.72 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.60 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars from CMS. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 26.9%.
Idaho State Veterans Home - Lewiston has 1 federal fine on record totaling $186,850.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Idaho State Veterans Home - Lewiston is a state government-owned nursing home in Lewiston, Nez Perce County, Idaho, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since December 2007. The facility is certified for 66 beds and has an average daily census of 48.8 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Idaho state average of 3.14. This overall score is built from a health inspection rating of 4 stars, a quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars, and a staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 4.72 hours per resident per day, including 1.60 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 26.9%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 1 federal fine totaling $186,850.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. CMS's abuse icon is not flagged for this facility, and it is not currently listed in CMS's Special Focus program, which is reserved for nursing homes CMS considers persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection frequency.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator. No chain affiliation data was provided for this facility.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as reported for this facility; families should verify current details, including the most recent inspection results, directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has a 5-star overall CMS rating, above Idaho's state average of 3.14 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.72 hours per resident per day, including 1.60 RN hours per resident per day, with 26.9% nursing staff turnover and a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $186,850.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 66 beds with an average daily census of 48.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by the State of Idaho (government-owned); no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since December 1, 2007.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality (5 stars here), health inspections (4 stars), quality measures (4 stars), and staffing (5 stars), each reflecting a different aspect of care.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service offerings; contact the facility at 2087503600 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2087503600 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/135133?state=ID.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.