Life Care Center of Boise

Nursing Home
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.

(208) 376-5273

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
5/5
Idaho average: 3.3/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
4/5
Idaho average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
2/5
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 37m per day

This home provides 12% less nursing time per resident than the state average.

Idaho average: 4h 7m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 153

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Idaho average
Occupancy rate 36%
Residents per day (avg) 62
Occupancy rate
36%
Residents per day (avg)
62

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

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

Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$9.0M
Operating loss
-$73.1K
Proprietary home Other
Home revenue
$8,977,022.00
Operating loss
$-73,063.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.7M
40.9% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$5.4M
Total costs $9.1M
Walk Score
Walk Score: 54 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Safety & Compliance

Safety Features: 24-hour security and fire safety systems.

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

All Levels of Care

Skilled Nursing
Rehabilitation
Alzheimer's & Dementia Care
Independent & Assisted Living

Amenities & Lifestyle

24-hour security and fire safety systems
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

Programs & Activities

Activities
Daily activity schedule available.
Specific Programs
Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, Alzheimer's & Dementia Care, Independent & Assisted Living
Religious Services
Yes

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description
Fine dining program with a certified dietitian.
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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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Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

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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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