Idaho State Veterans Home - Post Falls
Post Falls, ID · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 135148) · 64 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 2 totaling $36,855
Phone: (208) 415-3430 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Idaho State Veterans Home - Post Falls has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Idaho state average of 3.14. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, while its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Idaho State Veterans Home - Post Falls reports total nurse staffing of 4.27 hours per resident per day, including 1.39 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 69.8%.
Idaho State Veterans Home - Post Falls has 2 federal fines on record totaling $36,855.00, with no payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Idaho State Veterans Home - Post Falls is a state-government-owned nursing home in Post Falls, Kootenai County, Idaho, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since March 2023. The facility is certified for 64 beds and has an average of 60.6 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, this facility carries an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Idaho state average of 3.14. Its health inspection rating is also 1 out of 5. The quality measure (QM) rating is 2 out of 5, while the staffing rating is higher at 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 4.27, including 1.39 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 69.8%, a high rate.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $36,855.00 assessed against this facility. There have been no payment denials recorded.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility. Families are advised to review the facility's inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare for details regarding this designation.
This facility has not changed ownership in the past 12 months, and no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
This profile is based on data from CMS 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?
The facility has an overall rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Idaho state average of 3.14.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.27 hours per resident per day, including 1.39 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing turnover is reported at 69.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $36,855.00, with no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus status is listed in the data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 64 beds and has an average of 60.6 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 is listed in the data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on March 21, 2023.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scored 1, 1, 4, and 2 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 2084153430 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 2084153430 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/135148?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.