Life Care Center Of Sandpoint
Sandpoint, ID · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 135127) · 124 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (208) 265-9299 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Life Care Center Of Sandpoint has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Idaho state average of about 3.14 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, while its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Life Care Center Of Sandpoint reports total nurse staffing of about 3.92 hours per resident per day, including 0.74 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.8%.
Life Care Center Of Sandpoint has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation noted for this facility in the CMS data.
About this facility
Life Care Center Of Sandpoint is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Sandpoint, Bonner County, Idaho, certified since September 1997. The facility is licensed for 124 beds and reports an average daily census of 71.2 residents. It operates under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and has not changed ownership in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Idaho state average of 3.14. Its component ratings are more varied: 2 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 4 stars for staffing. These four ratings each reflect different aspects of CMS's evaluation and should be considered together rather than individually.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.92 per resident per day, including 0.74 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility status noted in the data provided.
Life Care Center Of Sandpoint is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which operates 194 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.4 stars across the chain.
Data source: 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?
It has an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Idaho state average of 3.14 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.92 hours per resident per day, including 0.74 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 35.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is noted in the CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 124 beds and reports an average daily census of 71.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which includes 194 facilities nationally averaging 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since September 22, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, quality measures, and an overall composite score; here they are 2, 4, and 5 stars respectively, with an overall of 3 stars.
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 (208) 265-9299 or 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 (208) 265-9299 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 most current ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/135127?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.