Life Care Center Of Boise
Boise, ID · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 135038) · 153 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (208) 376-5273 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Life Care Center of Boise holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Idaho state average of 3.14 stars, with 4 stars for health inspections and 3 stars for staffing.
Life Care Center of Boise reports 3.53 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 52.0% and a staffing star rating of 3.
Life Care Center of Boise has 0 federal fines on record totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials, meaning no federal fines on record; CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Life Care Center of Boise is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Boise, Ada County, Idaho. The facility has been certified since July 1967 and is licensed for 153 beds, with an average of 65.4 residents. It is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Life Care Centers of America chain, which operates 194 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.4 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Life Care Center of Boise holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Idaho state average of 3.14 stars. Its component ratings are: 4 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 3 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.53 total nursing hours per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 52.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 — no federal fines on record — and 0 payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility in the CMS data provided, and no Special Focus Facility status is listed. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to CMS records.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to review the current inspection record directly on Care Compare for the most up-to-date details.
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 5 stars, above the Idaho 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 nursing hours are 3.53 per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours, with a staffing turnover rate of 52.0% and a staffing star rating of 3.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is listed for this facility in the CMS data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 153 beds with an average of 65.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC and part of the Life Care Centers of America chain, which includes 194 facilities with an average rating of 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 15, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 4, 3, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 2083765273 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 2083765273 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/135038?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.