Palouse Hills Assisted Living
Nursing Home · Idaho, ID
Palouse Hills Assisted Living
Nursing Home · Idaho, ID
Palouse Hills Assisted Living accepts Medicaid.
Palouse Hills Assisted Living and Memory Care is a 60-bed senior living community at 1401 North Polk Street in Moscow, Idaho. Owned by Lakeside Residential Care, Inc. and administered by Linda Vestal, the facility has served Latah County since 2018. Located near the University of Idaho, the campus has a Walk Score of 89, providing pedestrian access to central city services.
State oversight is conducted by the Idaho Bureau of Facility Standards, with no CMS star rating applicable to this license type. Current data shows a citations-per-inspection rate of 9.6, which is 100% above the Idaho state average. A significant 2021 investigation identified 14 deficiencies, including a resident death linked to inadequate supervision, successful elopements from the secured wing, and the unauthorized use of physical restraints. While recent 2024 follow-up surveys noted fewer citations, they identified recurring issues with medication refrigerator temperatures and missing staff background checks. No fines or immediate jeopardy findings are currently on record.
The medical model coordinates 24-hour staffing for residents requiring Alzheimer’s and dementia care. Clinical services include daily skills assistance and medication management, though past surveys noted gaps in psychotropic medication reviews and timely fall investigations. Medicaid is accepted, offering financial accessibility for eligible seniors in the Palouse region. Monthly costs for assisted living start at approximately $5,148, which aligns with Moscow’s average rates.
The facility provides a residential setting featuring housekeeping, laundry, and chef-prepared meals. Shared amenities include:An arts and crafts center, a central fireplace, and on-site salon services. The social calendar typically includes day trips and educational speakers, though historical inspections found activity programming was sometimes inconsistent due to staffing vacancies.
Prospective representatives should evaluate the 2026 quality standards firsthand. It is important to ask the administrator for proof of corrective actions regarding supervision protocols and to verify that the systemic medication and fire safety documentation gaps identified in previous cycles have been resolved.
60-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
7 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 89 / 100
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
About this community
StatusUnrestricted
IssuanceOctober 1, 2018
License NumberRC-1194
Palouse Hills Assisted Living is administrated by Vestal Linda.
Owner NameLakeside Residential Care, Inc (Primary)
Secured Perimeter
24-Hour Staffing
Fax208-743-6990
Secured Memory Care Unit
24 Hour Care
Specific ProgramsAlzheimer’s care, daily skills assistance, meals, laundry, cleaning, scheduling appointments, transportation
Inspection History
In Idaho, the Department of Health and Welfare, Bureau of Facility Standards is the state agency tasked with inspecting and licensing assisted living and nursing home facilities.
Since 2021 · 5 years of data
48 deficiencies
9 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Idaho state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2021 vs. Idaho state average
Overall vs. ID average
3 Worse
Metrics worse than Idaho average:
• Total deficiencies (100% above)
• Deficiencies per year (100% above)
• Total inspections (125% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Idaho average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (12% below)
• Total deficiencies (100% above)
• Deficiencies per year (100% above)
• Total inspections (125% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Idaho average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (12% below)
Latest Inspection
March 13, 2025
Deficiencies
| This Facility | ID Average | vs. ID Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 48 | 24 | This facility has 100% more total deficiencies than a typical Idaho nursing home (48 vs. ID avg 24).↑ 100% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2021.
| 9.6 | 4.8 | This facility has 100% more deficiencies per year than a typical Idaho nursing home (9.6 vs. ID avg 4.8).↑ 100% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 5.3 | 6 | This facility has 12% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Idaho nursing home (5.3 vs. ID avg 6).↓ 12% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | ID Average | vs. ID Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 9 | 4 | This facility has 125% more total inspections than a typical Idaho nursing home (9 vs. ID avg 4).↑ 125% worse |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on April 25, 2024, identified deficiencies related to medication refrigerator temperature maintenance, incomplete personnel background check documentation, and incomplete as-worked staff schedules. Earlier inspections showed recurring issues with medication refrigerator temperatures and documentation, as well as fire life safety deficiencies such as missing fire extinguisher placards, lack of fire alarm inspection records, and incomplete emergency drill documentation. Prior reports also noted concerns with resident care, including inconsistent activities, delayed investigations of injuries, and inadequate supervision leading to resident harm and use of restraints, though no enforcement actions or fines were listed in the available reports. Complaint investigations found multiple substantiated issues with supervision and resident rights in 2021, but more recent reports did not list complaints. The facility’s inspection history shows ongoing challenges primarily in medication management, documentation, and fire safety compliance, with some improvement in addressing resident care concerns over time.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Palouse Hills Assisted Living
Who is the owner of Palouse Hills Assisted Living?
The legal owner and operator of Palouse Hills Assisted Living is Lakeside Residential Care, Inc (Primary).
Is Palouse Hills Assisted Living in a walkable area?
Palouse Hills Assisted Living has a walk score of 89. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the license number of Palouse Hills Assisted Living?
According to ID state health department records, Palouse Hills Assisted Living's license number is RC-1194.
Who is the administrator of Palouse Hills Assisted Living?
Vestal Linda is the administrator of Palouse Hills Assisted Living.
How many beds does Palouse Hills Assisted Living have?
Palouse Hills Assisted Living has 60 beds.
Are there photos of Palouse Hills Assisted Living?
Yes — there are 8 photos of Palouse Hills Assisted Living in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Palouse Hills Assisted Living?
Palouse Hills Assisted Living is located at 1401 North Polk Street Moscow.
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