nursing home in Lewiston, ID
Life Care Center of Lewiston
325 Warner Drive, Lewiston, ID 83501 · (208) 798-8500
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★5
- Staffing★★★★★3
- Quality measures★★★★★5
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Life Care Center of Lewiston at a glance
Life Care Center of Lewiston is a 121-bed for-profit nursing home in Lewiston, Idaho (Nez Perce County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Idaho average of 3.2.
Residents receive about 3.4 hours of nursing care per day (0.9 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (August 1, 2025) found 6 health citations. The Idaho average is 10.3.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 50.6% per year (state average 50.3%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 121
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Life Care Centers of America
- Medicare-certified since
- October 15, 1997
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Nez Perce County
- CMS Certification Number
- 135128
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Idaho avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Average |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Idaho avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.43 hrs | 4.04 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.90 hrs | 0.86 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.75 hrs | 2.44 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.88 hrs | 3.49 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 50.6% | 50.3% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 50% | 41% | 42.9% | Worse |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Idaho avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 6 | 10 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 6 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 21 | 63.1 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Idaho avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $13,374 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Idaho avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 121 | 76 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 77 | 57 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 63.7% | 76.3% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Idaho avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 6.2% | 3% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 5.8% | 3.2% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 6% | 20.1% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0.8% | 2% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 1.2% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 9.4% | 15.6% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 10.5% | 16.1% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 8.4% | 5.2% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0.9% | 15.1% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 1.7% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 10.4% | 16.3% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 24.8% | 22.1% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 96.2% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99.6% | 97.3% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Idaho avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 92.7% | 86.5% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 97.5% | 91.2% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 16 health deficiencies and 1 fire safety deficiency in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 12, 2025 |
| August 1, 2025 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 12, 2025 |
| August 1, 2025 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 12, 2025 |
| August 1, 2025 Standard | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 12, 2025 |
| August 1, 2025 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 12, 2025 |
| August 1, 2025 Standard | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 12, 2025 |
| August 18, 2022 Standard | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0867 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 22, 2022 |
| August 18, 2022 Standard | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 22, 2022 |
| July 27, 2018 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 31, 2018 |
| July 27, 2018 Standard | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 31, 2018 |
| July 27, 2018 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 31, 2018 |
| July 27, 2018 Standard | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0757 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 31, 2018 |
| July 27, 2018 Standard | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0697 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 31, 2018 |
| July 27, 2018 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 31, 2018 |
| July 27, 2018 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 31, 2018 |
| July 27, 2018 Standard | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0661 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 31, 2018 |
| July 28, 2016 Fire safety | Exits that are free from obstructions and can be used at all times. Interior Deficiencies · Tag K0072 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 15, 2016 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAKER, LINDA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/28/2025 |
| CLEARWATER OPERATIONS LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/31/2000 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/28/2025 |
| PRESTON, FORREST Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/31/2000 |
| RUDOLPH, JOHN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/28/2025 |
| CROSS, CINDY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/21/1994 |
| HENRY, TERRY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/16/1999 |
| LAY, LISA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/09/2018 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2011 |
| THURMOND, JOAN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/21/2000 |
| DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INC Organization | direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/14/1994 |
| PRESTON, FORREST Individual | direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/14/1994 |
| PRESTON, FORREST Individual | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/14/1994 |
| BAKER, LINDA Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2021 |
| BUTNER, NANCY Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/16/2018 |
| JANSEN, HEATHER Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/16/2024 |
| BAKER, LINDA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2021 |
| BUTNER, NANCY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/16/2018 |
| CLEARWATER OPERATIONS LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/15/1997 |
| DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2017 |
| FLETCHER, TODD Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/13/2024 |
| JANSEN, HEATHER Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/16/2024 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/15/1997 |
| PRESTON, AUBREY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/13/2024 |
| RUDOLPH, JOHN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2020 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/13/2024 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Life Care Center of Lewiston's rating?
Life Care Center of Lewiston has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Idaho nursing homes is 3.2 stars.
How many inspection citations did Life Care Center of Lewiston receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 6 citations, compared with a Idaho average of 10.3. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Life Care Center of Lewiston accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Life Care Center of Lewiston?
It is for profit - corporation and part of Life Care Centers of America. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Life Care Center of Lewiston and how do I contact it?
Life Care Center of Lewiston is at 325 Warner Drive, Lewiston, ID 83501. Phone: (208) 798-8500.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.