Life Care Center Of Idaho Falls

Name: Life Care Center Of Idaho Falls: CMS nursing home record
Creator: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
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Idaho Falls, Bonneville County, Idaho · CCN 135091 · For-profit (LLC) · part of Life Care Centers Of America (194 facilities, chain average 3.4 stars)

CMS rates Life Care Center Of Idaho Falls 3 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 109 certified beds, 72 residents a day on average. 33 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 1 involving actual harm; 1 fine totalling $13,247.

CMS’s ratings

The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.

Overall	★★★☆☆ 3 of 5
Health inspections	★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5
Staffing	★★★★☆ 4 of 5
Quality measures	★★★★★ 5 of 5
Quality: long-stay / short-stay	5 / 5 of 5

Staffing

Total nurse staffing	4.23924 hours per resident per day
Registered nurses	1.1495 hours per resident per day
Weekend total	3.47473 hours per resident per day
Nursing staff turnover	46.2% (registered nurses 41.7%)
Administrators who left	0

Citations from health inspections

Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.

Survey	Finding	Severity	Status
2026-03-19 complaint survey	Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0554	D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-04-16
2026-03-19 complaint survey	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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0578	D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-04-16
2026-03-19 complaint survey	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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0584	D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-04-16
2026-03-19 complaint survey	Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0628	D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-04-16
2026-03-19 complaint survey	Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656	D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-04-16
2026-03-19 complaint survey	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684	D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-04-16
2026-03-19 complaint survey	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689	D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-04-16
2026-03-19 complaint survey	Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0695	D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-04-16
2026-03-19 complaint survey	Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0700	D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-04-16
2026-03-19 complaint survey	Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0732	D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-04-16
2026-03-19 complaint survey	Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0755	D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-04-16
2026-03-19 complaint survey	Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0757	D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-04-16
2026-03-19 complaint survey	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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761	D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-04-16
2026-03-19 complaint survey	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880	D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-04-16
2025-09-02 complaint survey	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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0578	D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-09-23
2025-09-02 complaint survey	Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0755	D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-09-23
2025-01-10	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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0578	G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-10
2025-01-10	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812	F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-10
2025-01-10	Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0641	E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-10
2025-01-10	Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0657	E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-10
2025-01-10	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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0584	D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-10
2025-01-10	PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0645	D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-10
2025-01-10	Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656	D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-10
2025-01-10	Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0658	D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-10
2025-01-10	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684	D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-10
2025-01-10	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689	D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-10
2025-01-10	Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0726	D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-10
2025-01-10	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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761	D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-10
2025-01-10	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. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0801	D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-10
2025-01-10	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880	D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-10
2025-01-10	Keep all essential equipment working safely. Environmental Deficiencies · tag F0908	D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-10
2024-03-07	Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0641	D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-03-29
2024-03-07	Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0695	D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated	Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-03-29

Fines and payment denials

Date	Penalty	Amount
2025-01-10	Fine	$13,247

Who owns and runs it

Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.

Name	Role	Share	Since
Gem Medical Investors LLC Organization	adp of the snf	—	2015-12-16
Life Care Centers Of America, Inc. Organization	adp of the snf	—	2025-03-17
Developers Investment Company Inc. Organization	direct ownership interest	—	1994-08-09
Developers Investment Company Inc. Organization	operational/managerial control	—	2015-10-23
Gem Medical Investors LLC Organization	operational/managerial control	—	1994-10-01
Life Care Centers Of America, Inc. Organization	operational/managerial control	—	1994-10-01
Baker, Wallace Individual	adp of the snf	—	2025-03-17
Deloach, Robert Individual	adp of the snf	—	2025-03-17
Preston, Forrest Individual	adp of the snf	—	2015-12-16
Lay, Lisa Individual	corporate director	—	2017-04-24
Swanker, Richard Individual	corporate director	—	2022-01-01
Cross, Cindy Individual	corporate officer	—	1994-10-01
Henry, Terry Individual	corporate officer	—	1999-08-16
Lay, Lisa Individual	corporate officer	—	2018-02-09
Swanker, Richard Individual	corporate officer	—	2011-04-01
Thurmond, Joan Individual	corporate officer	—	2000-09-22
Preston, Forrest Individual	indirect ownership interest	—	1994-08-09
Butner, Nancy Individual	managing control - governing body	—	2018-09-16
Deloach, Robert Individual	managing control - governing body	—	2024-12-02
Ducharme, Julie Individual	managing control - governing body	—	2024-10-22
Baker, Wallace Individual	operational/managerial control	—	2020-10-01
Butner, Nancy Individual	operational/managerial control	—	2018-09-16
Deloach, Robert Individual	operational/managerial control	—	2024-12-02
Ducharme, Julie Individual	operational/managerial control	—	2024-10-22
Fletcher, Todd Individual	operational/managerial control	—	2024-12-13
Preston, Aubrey Individual	operational/managerial control	—	2024-12-13
Ziegler, James Individual	operational/managerial control	—	2024-12-13

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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Bonneville County.