Life Care Center Of Lewiston

Independent Living Home
Overview of Life Care Center of Lewiston

In Lewiston, Idaho, Life Care Center of Lewiston warmly welcomes senior patients from all walks of life to their skilled nursing facility. Specializing in Alzheimer’s and dementia care, along with comprehensive inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services, the center offers round-the-clock care in a secure and nurturing environment.
Situated within proximity to Hell’s Gate State Park, Asotin County Family Aquatic Center, and the Modie Park Conservatory, Life Care Center of Lewiston provides an array of engaging activities for residents to enjoy. The center’s on-site amenities, including an ever-available menu, beauty salon and barber shop, ice cream parlor, and flat-screen TVs, create a home-like setting that fosters a sense of comfort and belonging.

(208) 798-8500

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.
5/5
Idaho average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4/5
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.
4h 3m per day

This home provides 2% 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 121

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Idaho average
Occupancy rate 59.8%
Residents per day (avg) 72
Occupancy rate
59.8%
Residents per day (avg)
72

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

50% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 21 days

Private pay

38% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Medicaid

13% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$9.6M
Profit
$1.2M
Proprietary home Other
Home revenue
$9,633,619.00
Profit
$1,177,211.00
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
48.1% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$3.8M
Total costs $8.5M
Walk Score
Walk Score: 22 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Additional licensing details

Awards: Best Nursing Home

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Memory Care
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

Specific Programs
Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, Alzheimer's & Dementia Care, Independent & Assisted Living
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The information below is reported by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Bureau of Facility Standards.
Life Care Center Of Lewiston
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

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

Lewiston
121
No
22
BAKER, LINDA
59.8%
$9,630,308.00
$4,631,276.00
48.1%
72.00
5/5
4.0512
5/5
4/5
5/5
16
-35%
-2%
-13%
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AL

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

Clarkston
45
No
28
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Joyce’s Orchard Residential
AL

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

Lewiston
12
No
42
Joyces Orchard Residential Care Home
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Generations at Lewiston
AL

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

Lewiston
-
No
18
-
-
-
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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Prospect Shelter Care
AL

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

Lewiston
-
No
23
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Places of interest near Life Care Center Of Lewiston

Address 1.5 miles from city center — 0.56 miles to nearest hospital (Phillips Agency Inc)

Address 325 Warner Dr, Lewiston, ID 83501

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

115
Total Staff
111
Employees
4
Contractors
29,483
Total Hours (Quarter)
43
Avg Staff/Day
7.5
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse98.7 No
Licensed Practical Nurse198.4 No
Certified Nursing Assistant417.4 No
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
8.2hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
80 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
5 staff
8.6hs shift avg
Therapy Services
16 staff
5.7hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
1 staff
6.1hs shift avg
Social Services
4 staff
7.3hs shift avg
Dietary Services
2 staff
7hs shift avg
Other Services
5 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
0.6%
of total hours from contractors
177 contractor hours this quarter
Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant4104112,51491100%7.4
Licensed Practical Nurse190196,03791100%8.4
Registered Nurse9092,95691100%8.7
Nurse Aide in Training9091,6768897%6.9
Clinical Nurse Specialist2029976976%7.9
Dental Services Staff3038356571%7.4
Nurse Practitioner3036005965%10.2
Administrator1015206571%8
Qualified Social Worker3034806167%7
Other Social Services Staff1014726167%7.7
Physical Therapy Assistant2024306066%7.2
Other Dietary Services Staff2024256167%7
RN Director of Nursing2024226875%3.7
Speech Language Pathologist4043636571%5.3
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist1012674448%6.1
Mental Health Service Worker2022673437%7.9
Occupational Therapy Aide0111041415%7.4
Medical Director0114133%13.5
Respiratory Therapy Technician606401618%1.9
Occupational Therapy Assistant0223367%5.4
Physical Therapy Aide101511%4.9

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

Idaho average 3.2


Last Health inspection on Aug 2025

Total health citations 16
Citations per inspection
5.33

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

All 16 citations resulted from standard inspections.

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 0
100% better than Idaho average

Idaho average: 1.2

0 critical citations More info Idaho average: 0.2

0 serious citations More info Idaho average: 1.2

16 moderate citations More info Idaho average: 23.6

0 minor citations More info Idaho average: 0.2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation Aug 01, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Aug 01, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Aug 01, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Aug 01, 2025
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

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

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Resident Census by Payment Source
72 Total Residents
Medicare 10 (13.9%)
Medicaid 37 (51.4%)
Private Pay/Other 25 (34.7%)
Specialized Care Beds
30 Total Specialty Beds
24.8% of Bed Capacity
28
Alzheimer's / Dementia Beds
23.1%
1
Head Trauma Beds
0.8%
1
Hospice Beds
0.8%
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

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. 9.5
In line with 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. 18.2
7% 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 17.4%
In line with Idaho average

Idaho average: 16.7%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 15.1%
23% better 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 22.2%
In line with Idaho average

Idaho average: 22.5%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.7%
39% 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 8.5%
133% worse than Idaho average

Idaho average: 3.6%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
100% better than Idaho average

Idaho average: 2.0%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.8%
15% better than Idaho average

Idaho average: 5.6%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than Idaho average

Idaho average: 12.8%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 3.4%
81% better than Idaho average

Idaho average: 18.3%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
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%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.1%
8% better than Idaho average

Idaho average: 89.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Idaho average

Idaho average: 1.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 92.7%
7% better than Idaho average

Idaho average: 86.5%

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Financial Aid for Idaho Seniors

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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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