Mix of rehab and long-term care
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
Life Care Center of Boise
Nursing Home · Boise, ID
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Life Care Center of Boise
Nursing Home · Boise, ID
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Life Care Center of Boise accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Overview of Life Care Center of Boise
Life Care Center of Boise is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center. The upscale nursing home aims to change the meaning of skilled nursing and rehabilitation for seniors through the exceptional level of care delivered by their patient-friendly staff to offer the best care possible for their residents. Life Care Center can be trusted as a safe and secure community that cares for every patient’s needs.
Convenience and hassle-free living is the center of Life Care Center services: medication management, post-surgical care, and wound care; as well as their 24-hour skilled nursing care services provide compassionate care as it is their utmost priority. Other services include 24/7 easy admissions, fall prevention, IV therapy, discharge planning, and case management.
Quality ratings
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Staffing hours breakdown
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 17th out of 24 homes in Idaho.
Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
This home is ranked 17th out of 24 homes in Idaho.Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
3h 37m per day
Rank #17 / 24Nurse hours — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 17th out of 24 homes in Idaho.Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Idaho average, with a ranking across 24 Idaho SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.
vs Idaho avg
-12%
| Staff type | Hours / day | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Total Nursing (Weekend)
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
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3h 7m per day |
Capacity and availability
This home usually has availability
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
36%
Rank #23 / 24Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 23rd out of 24 homes in Idaho.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Idaho average, with its statewide rank out of 24. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay
119 days
Occupancy rate
36%
Rank #23 / 24Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 23rd out of 24 homes in Idaho.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Idaho average, with its statewide rank out of 24. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay
119 days
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
29% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
11 days
Private pay
38% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Medicaid
33% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
10 - 11 months
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$9.0M
Operating loss
-$73.1K
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$9.0M Rank #17 / 24Revenue — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 17th out of 24 homes in Idaho.Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Idaho SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.
Operating loss
-$73.1K
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #17 / 24Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 17th out of 24 homes in Idaho.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Idaho average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
$5.0M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #17 / 24Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 17th out of 24 homes in Idaho.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Idaho average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$4.1M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$9.1M
Walk Score: 54 / 100 Rank #7 / 24Walk Score — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 7th out of 24 homes in Idaho.Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Idaho SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Safety Features24-hour security and fire safety systems.
Rehabilitation Services
24-Hour Staffing
Alzheimer's & Dementia Care
Independent & Assisted Living
Beauty Salon And Barber Shop
Bedside And Bathroom Call Lights
Certified Dietitian
Community Re-Entry Program
Complimentary Wireless Internet
Daily Activity Schedule
Family/Resident Councils
Fine Dining Program
Flat-Screen Tvs
Flexible Visiting Hours
Full-Time
Certified Activity Director
Homelike Setting
Housekeeping And Laundry Services
Landscaped Grounds And Courtyards
Library
Non-Smoking Facility
Pet Visitors Allowed
Private And Semiprivate Rooms
Private Bathrooms
Religious Services
Patient/Family Education Program
Telephone And Cable Television Hookups
Transportation Services
ActivitiesDaily activity schedule available.
Religious ServicesYes
Food DescriptionFine dining program with a certified dietitian.
Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Idaho
Life Care Center of Boise is located in Boise, Idaho.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Idaho.
Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Life Care Center of Boise
Is Life Care Center of Boise in a walkable area?
Life Care Center of Boise has a walk score of 54. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the occupancy rate at Life Care Center of Boise?
Life Care Center of Boise's occupancy is 36.0%.
Are there photos of Life Care Center of Boise?
Yes — there are 25 photos of Life Care Center of Boise in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the phone number of Life Care Center of Boise?
(208) 376-5273 will put you in contact with the team at Life Care Center of Boise.
Is Life Care Center of Boise Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Life Care Center of Boise is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.
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