Life Care Center in Idaho Falls
Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Ammon, ID
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Life Care Center in Idaho Falls

Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Ammon, ID
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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Life Care Center in Idaho Falls accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info 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.
▼ 8.1% Below ID avg. ▼ 8.1% Below ID avg.ID average: 3.3Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info 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.
▼ 28.5% Below ID avg. ▼ 28.5% Below ID avg.ID average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info 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.
▲ 19.5% Above ID avg. ▲ 19.5% Above ID avg.ID average: 3.3Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info 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.
▲ 21.2% Above ID avg. ▲ 21.2% Above ID avg.ID average: 4.1Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours Info 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.

Hours per resident per day vs Idaho averages

Rank #2 / 27Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 2nd out of 27 homes we track in Idaho for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Idaho average, with a ranking across 27 Idaho facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Idaho that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Total nursing care Info This home is ranked 2nd out of 27 homes we track in Idaho for nurse hours. 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.

4h 7m

At state avg
Staff type
Hours / day / resident
vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
1h 7m
+34% State avg: 50m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
36m
−22% State avg: 46m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
2h 24m
−3% State avg: 2h 28m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info 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.
3h 22m
−3% State avg: 3h 28m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
7m
+20% State avg: 6m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
33m
Avg State avg: 32m per day · National avg: 29m per day

3 of 6 metrics below state avg

Capacity and availability

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy than the Idaho average: 77.6%
Occupancy rate
65.6% Rank #29 / 33Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 29th out of 33 homes we track in Idaho for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Idaho average, with its Statewide rank out of 33. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Idaho that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Residents per day (avg)
72
Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
70 days
Bed community size
109-bed community Rank #20 / 114Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 20th out of 114 homes we track in Idaho for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Idaho facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Idaho that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
37 years in operation Rank #8 / 117Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 8th out of 117 homes we track in Idaho for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Idaho facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Idaho that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 64 / 100 Rank #31 / 190Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 31st out of 190 homes we track in Idaho for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Idaho facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Idaho that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

License Details

CMS Certification Number135091

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

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CMS Health Inspection History

Inspections Since 2019 · 7 years of data
Total health inspections 4

Idaho average 3.2


Last Health inspection on Sep 2025

Total health citations
26 Rank #16 / 27Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 16th out of 27 homes we track in Idaho for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Idaho State average, with a ranking across all 27 ID facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Idaho that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Idaho average 25.2

Citations per inspection
6.5 Rank #8 / 27Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 8th out of 27 homes we track in Idaho for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Idaho mean across 27 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Idaho that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Idaho average 7.94


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 7 years)
Critical health citations
0
100% better than Idaho average

Idaho average: 0.2


Serious health citations
1
17% better than Idaho average

Idaho average: 1.2

0 critical citations Idaho average: 0.2

1 serious citation Idaho average: 1.2

25 moderate citations Idaho average: 23.6

0 minor citations Idaho average: 0.2
Citations history (last 7 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

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 130
Employees 126
Contractors 4
Staff to resident ratio 1.88 : 1
0% compared with Idaho average
Idaho average ratio: 1.81 : 1 Idaho average ratio: 1.81 : 1See full Idaho ranking
Avg staff/day 48
Average shift 7.4 hours
9% worse than Idaho average
Idaho average: 8.1 hours Idaho average shift: 8.1 hoursSee full Idaho ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 32,736

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info All 19 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 19
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.2 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info All 13 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 13
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.1 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info All 56 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 56
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.6 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

0.3%

110 contractor hours this quarter

Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant5605615,44492100%7.6
Registered Nurse190195,15892100%8.2
Licensed Practical Nurse130134,10192100%8.1
Clinical Nurse Specialist6062,1157379%7.3
Speech Language Pathologist7079106672%5.9
Physical Therapy Aide4045777278%5.4
Respiratory Therapy Technician3035717480%6.9
Administrator1015286672%8
Nurse Practitioner1015286672%8
Dental Services Staff2025166368%6.6
Dietitian1014516368%7.2
Physical Therapy Assistant3034486267%6.8
Mental Health Service Worker1013995863%6.9
Nurse Aide in Training3033764852%6.1
Other Dietary Services Staff3033554953%7.1
Qualified Social Worker2021444043%3.4
Medical Director0115133%17
Occupational Therapy Assistant0223267%5.3
Occupational Therapy Aide0112789%3.4
RN Director of Nursing101711%6.5
56 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
19 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
13 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
6 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 79%

Penalties and fines

Includes penalties issued in 2025

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 Rank #22 / 27Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 22nd out of 27 homes we track in Idaho for federal fines. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Idaho average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 27 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Idaho that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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.

1 penalty in the past 3 years

Jan 10, 2025 · $13K

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

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
Significantly above average Idaho avg: 3.6 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
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
Significantly above average Idaho avg: 4.3 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
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%

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

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 69
Medicare
16
23.2% of residents
Medicaid
44
63.8% of residents
Private pay or other
9
13% of residents
Programs & Services
Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

For-profit
Operated by a single business entity.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$8.4M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$153.0K
For-profit Operated by a single business entity.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$8.4M Rank #19 / 26Net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 19th out of 26 homes we track in Idaho. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the Idaho average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Idaho that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$153.0K
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$9.5K
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #16 / 26Payroll costs — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 16th out of 26 homes we track in Idaho. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the Idaho average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Idaho that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
$5.4M 64.9% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #1 / 26Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 26 homes we track in Idaho. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Idaho average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Idaho that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$3.1M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$8.5M

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.

New residents most often arrive under private pay (43% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 2 months.

Admissions
326 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 36%
Private pay 43%
Medicaid 21%
Discharges
337 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 34%
Private pay 42%
Medicaid 24%

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Address 1.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Ammon's city center to Life Care Center in Idaho Falls's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Idaho average is: 57.5% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Life Care Center in Idaho Falls
NH
SNF
Ammon
109
Facility 109
ID AVG 69
Rank #20 / 114
65.6%
Facility 65.6%
ID AVG 77.6
Rank #29 / 33
-15%
4.11
Facility 4.11
ID AVG 4.12
Rank #2 / 27
+19%0%
$13.2k
Facility $13.2k
ID AVG $41.7k
Rank #22 / 27
26
Facility 26
ID AVG 25.2
Rank #16 / 27
6.5
Facility 6.5
ID AVG 7.9
Rank #8 / 27
172-
64
Facility 64
ID AVG 41
Rank #31 / 190
Briar Fenn
$8.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
ID AVG $10.3M
Rank #19 / 26
$5.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
ID AVG $5.8M
Rank #16 / 26
64.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 64.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
ID AVG 57.5%
Rank #1 / 26
135091
Eagle Rock Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia
NH
SNF
Idaho Falls
113
Facility 113
ID AVG 69
Rank #17 / 114
72.5%
Facility 72.5%
ID AVG 77.6
Rank #23 / 33
-7%
3.32
Facility 3.32
ID AVG 4.12
Rank #17 / 27
+51%-19%
$8.0k
Facility $8.0k
ID AVG $41.7k
Rank #16 / 27
18
Facility 18
ID AVG 25.2
Rank #4 / 27
3.0
Facility 3.0
ID AVG 7.9
Rank #1 / 27
182-
38
Facility 38
ID AVG 41
Rank #102 / 190
Darren Bake$3.5M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.$2.7M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.78.4%*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.135092

Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Idaho

Life Care Center in Idaho Falls is located in Ammon, Idaho.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Idaho.

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Idaho Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or 18+ with disability
General Idaho resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
ID

Rural areas prioritized; waitlists possible.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing) Respite care (up to 240 hours/year) Adult day care ($55/day) Home modifications ($1,000 avg.)

Idaho Senior Solutions

Idaho Senior Solutions (via AAA)

Age 60+
General Idaho resident, or caregiver of senior.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
ID

Limited funding; focus on rural access.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$55/day) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Personal Care Services Program (PCSP)

Idaho Medicaid State Plan PCS

Age 65+ or disabled
General Idaho resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs help with ADLs (e.g., bathing, eating).
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,020/month (individual), ~$1,470/month (couple).
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
ID

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

Benefits
Personal care (~4-6 hours/day, e.g., dressing, meal prep) Light housekeeping Medication management

Medicare Medicaid Coordinated Plan (MMCP)

Idaho MMCP

Age 65+ or disabled
General Idaho resident, dual-eligible (Medicare A/B/D + Medicaid), health needs requiring coordination.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
ID

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

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care ($55/day) Medical care Home health

Idaho Home Choice (Money Follows the Person)

Idaho Home Choice

Age 65+ or disabled
General Idaho resident, Medicaid-eligible, institutionalized 90+ days, intent to return to community.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset limits
ID

Focus on rural transitions; capped enrollment.

Benefits
Transition services (e.g., moving costs, deposits) Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Home mods ($1,000) Respite (~5 days/year)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Idaho Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Idaho resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
ID

No waitlist; three tiers based on income.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Idaho NFCSP Respite Care

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Idaho resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
ID

Six AAAs; prioritizes rural, low-income caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($55/day) Caregiver training

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

Idaho VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Idaho resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
ID

High veteran demand in rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about Life Care Center in Idaho Falls

Is Life Care Center in Idaho Falls in a walkable area?

Life Care Center in Idaho Falls has a walk score of 64. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the occupancy rate at Life Care Center in Idaho Falls?

Life Care Center in Idaho Falls's occupancy is 59.3%.

How long has Life Care Center in Idaho Falls been in business?

Life Care Center in Idaho Falls has been operating for approximately 37 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Life Care Center in Idaho Falls?

No, Life Care Center in Idaho Falls has a no-pet policy.

Does Life Care Center in Idaho Falls operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Life Care Center in Idaho Falls is registered as a for-profit in ID.

Has Life Care Center in Idaho Falls had any deficiencies?

Life Care Center in Idaho Falls has had 25 reported deficiencies since 2019 according to records from Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW).

Are there photos of Life Care Center in Idaho Falls?

Yes — there are 4 photos of Life Care Center in Idaho Falls in the photo gallery on this page.

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