Life Care Center in Idaho Falls

Nursing Home
Overview of Life Care Center in Idaho Falls

Life Care Center in Idaho Falls is where seniors can experience unparalleled skilled nursing and rehabilitation services that meet the highest nursing home requirements. This exceptional facility is committed to providing top-quality care and adhering to stringent nursing home quality measures. At Life Care Center, a team of skilled therapists and highly trained nurses utilize state-of-the-art equipment to execute therapies that promote healing and well-being. Each resident receives personalized care tailored to their unique needs, ensuring the highest level of comfort and support.

In addition to exceptional care, Life Care Center offers a range of amenities that enhance the overall experience. From the comfort of flatscreen TVs to the serenity of beautiful outdoor areas, such as a gazebo and garden, residents can find solace and enjoyment within the community. The on-site beauty salon and barbershop further cater to individual preferences, ensuring that residents feel their best.

(208) 529-4567

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
3/5
Idaho average: 3.3/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
2/5
Idaho average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3/5
Idaho average: 3.3/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
5/5
Idaho average: 4.1/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
3h 39m per day

This home provides 11% less nursing time per resident than the state average.

Idaho average: 4h 7m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 1h 6m per day 50m per day 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day. 36m per day 46m per day 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Nurse aide hours per resident per day. 2h 14m per day 2h 28m per day 2h 21m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends. 3h 12m per day 3h 28m per day 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day. 5m per day 6m per day 4m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends. 37m per day 32m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 109

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Idaho average
Occupancy rate 59.3%
Residents per day (avg) 69
Occupancy rate
59.3%
Residents per day (avg)
69

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

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.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

36% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 21 days

Private pay

43% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

21% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 7 - 8 months

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$10.2M
Operating loss
-$143.5K
Proprietary home Other
Home revenue
$10,211,351.00
Operating loss
$-143,546.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.6M
45% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$5.8M
Total costs $10.4M
Years in operation
36 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 64 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 135091

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Contact: Mr. Landon Taylor, Executive Director

Types of Care at Life Care Center in Idaho Falls

Skilled Nursing
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The information below is reported by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Bureau of Facility Standards.
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AL

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SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

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BAKE, DARREN
30.9%
$4,144,501.00
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49.8%
61.20
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Life Care Center in Idaho Falls
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Ammon
109
No
64
FENN, BRIAR
59.3%
$10,201,901.00
$4,594,712.00
45%
68.70
3/5
3.6557
2/5
3/5
5/5
1
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Advanced Home Health
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

HC

Home Care

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Idaho Falls
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No
6
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Senior Solutions
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

HC

Home Care

HC

Hospice Care

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Idaho Falls
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No
37
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Places of interest near Life Care Center in Idaho Falls

Address 3.7 miles from city center — 0.72 miles to nearest hospital (Idaho Falls Thyroid Solutions)

Address 2725 E 17th St, Ammon, ID 83406

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

128
Total Staff
124
Employees
4
Contractors
29,808
Total Hours (Quarter)
45
Avg Staff/Day
7.3
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse238.3 No
Licensed Practical Nurse148 No
Certified Nursing Assistant497.1 No
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
8.4hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
90 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
10 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Therapy Services
19 staff
6.3hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
2 staff
3.1hs shift avg
Dietary Services
3 staff
7hs shift avg
Other Services
2 staff
7.3hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
0.5%
of total hours from contractors
153 contractor hours this quarter
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant4904914,10991100%7.1
Registered Nurse230234,53491100%8.3
Licensed Practical Nurse140143,68391100%8
Clinical Nurse Specialist9091,7977785%7.4
Nurse Aide in Training3039008290%6.9
Speech Language Pathologist4047306571%6.2
Respiratory Therapy Technician5055217077%6.7
Administrator1015206571%8
Nurse Practitioner1015186571%8
Mental Health Service Worker1015006167%8.2
Dietitian1014105662%7.3
Physical Therapy Assistant4044046774%5.8
Physical Therapy Aide3033956167%6.3
Other Dietary Services Staff2023114651%6.6
Dental Services Staff1011753134%5.7
Qualified Social Worker2021253943%3.1
Occupational Therapy Aide011681213%5.6
Medical Director0115133%17
Occupational Therapy Assistant0223544%8.6
RN Director of Nursing1012355%4.6

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 4

Idaho average 3.2


Last Health inspection on Sep 2025

Total health citations 26
Citations per inspection
6.5

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

24 of 26 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 2 of 26 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Idaho average

Idaho average: 0.2


Serious Health citations More info 1
17% better than Idaho average

Idaho average: 1.2

0 critical citations More info Idaho average: 0.2

1 serious citation More info Idaho average: 1.2

25 moderate citations More info Idaho average: 23.6

0 minor citations More info Idaho average: 0.2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Pharmacy moderate citation Sep 02, 2025
Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Sep 02, 2025
Corrected

Environmental moderate citation Jan 10, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Jan 10, 2025
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Part of: Life Care Centers of America
Resident Census by Payment Source
69 Total Residents
Medicare 16 (23.2%)
Medicaid 44 (63.8%)
Private Pay/Other 9 (13%)
Programs & Services
Nurse Aide Training

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 9.1
5% better than Idaho average

Idaho average: 9.6

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 18.4
6% better than Idaho average

Idaho average: 19.6

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 11.9%
29% better than Idaho average

Idaho average: 16.7%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 22.0%
12% worse than Idaho average

Idaho average: 19.6%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 21.3%
5% better than Idaho average

Idaho average: 22.5%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.0%
100% better than Idaho average

Idaho average: 2.8%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 2.3%
38% better than Idaho average

Idaho average: 3.6%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.9%
In line with Idaho average

Idaho average: 2.0%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 9.2%
63% worse than Idaho average

Idaho average: 5.6%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 7.5%
41% better than Idaho average

Idaho average: 12.8%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 13.4%
27% better than Idaho average

Idaho average: 18.3%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.5%
In line with Idaho average

Idaho average: 97.0%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
In line with Idaho average

Idaho average: 96.2%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 0.00
100% better than Idaho average

Idaho average: 1.10

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 0.20
87% better than Idaho average

Idaho average: 1.59

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 92.8%
In line with Idaho average

Idaho average: 89.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.6%
58% better than Idaho average

Idaho average: 1.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 78.2%
10% worse than Idaho average

Idaho average: 86.5%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 7.6%
57% better than Idaho average

Idaho average: 17.5%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 14.0%
21% worse than Idaho average

Idaho average: 11.6%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 2.0%
165% worse than Idaho average

Idaho average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 63.2%
18% better than Idaho average

Idaho average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 69.9%
38% better than Idaho average

Idaho average: 50.6%

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 (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $13K
66% lower than Idaho average

Idaho average: $38K

Number of fines 1
44% fewer fines than Idaho average

Idaho average: 1.8

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Idaho average

Idaho average: 0.0

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $13K
Idaho average $38K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jan 10, 2025
$13K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Idaho Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or 18+ with disability, Idaho resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).

Rural areas prioritized; waitlists possible.

Idaho Senior Solutions

Idaho Senior Solutions (via AAA)

Age 60+, Idaho resident, or caregiver of senior.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Limited funding; focus on rural access.

Personal Care Services Program (PCSP)

Idaho Medicaid State Plan PCS

Age 65+ or disabled, Idaho resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs help with ADLs (e.g., bathing, eating).

~$1,020/month (individual), ~$1,470/month (couple).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).

Less stringent than A&D Waiver; no nursing home-level care requirement.

Medicare Medicaid Coordinated Plan (MMCP)

Idaho MMCP

Age 65+ or disabled, Idaho resident, dual-eligible (Medicare A/B/D + Medicaid), health needs requiring coordination.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Available in select counties (e.g., Ada, Canyon); not statewide.

Idaho Home Choice (Money Follows the Person)

Idaho Home Choice

Age 65+ or disabled, Idaho resident, Medicaid-eligible, institutionalized 90+ days, intent to return to community.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

Focus on rural transitions; capped enrollment.

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Idaho Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Idaho resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

No waitlist; three tiers based on income.

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Idaho NFCSP Respite Care

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Idaho resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Not assessed; need-based.

Six AAAs; prioritizes rural, low-income caregivers.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Idaho SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Idaho resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Idaho VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Idaho resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in rural areas.

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