nursing home in Boise, ID
Idaho State Veterans Home - Boise
320 Collins Road, Boise, ID 83702 · (208) 780-1600
★★★★★2
Below average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★1
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★3
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Idaho State Veterans Home - Boise at a glance
Idaho State Veterans Home - Boise is a 122-bed government nursing home in Boise, Idaho (Ada County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the Idaho average of 3.2.
Residents receive about 4.2 hours of nursing care per day (1.2 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (May 16, 2025) found 12 health citations. The Idaho average is 10.3.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 45.3% per year (state average 50.3%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Government - State
- Beds
- 122
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- September 1, 2007
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Ada County
- CMS Certification Number
- 135131
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Idaho avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Worse |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Idaho avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.23 hrs | 4.04 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.22 hrs | 0.86 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.51 hrs | 2.44 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.41 hrs | 3.49 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Average |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 45.3% | 50.3% | 45.8% | Average |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 34.6% | 41% | 42.9% | Better |
| 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) | 12 | 10 | 9 | Worse |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 12 | 6 | 3 | Worse |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 96 | 63.1 | 80.6 | Worse |
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 | 122 | 76 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 75 | 57 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 61.6% | 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) | 4.6% | 3% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 6.2% | 3.2% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 24% | 20.1% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 5.9% | 2% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% | Average |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 26.1% | 15.6% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 26.6% | 16.1% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 2.4% | 5.2% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 3.1% | 15.1% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 13.6% | 16.3% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 26.8% | 22.1% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 91.5% | 96.2% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 91.8% | 97.3% | 93.6% | Average |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Idaho avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 65.2% | 91.2% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 27 health deficiencies and 2 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 2 citations involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 Complaint | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 20, 2025 |
| May 16, 2025 Complaint | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0940 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 20, 2025 |
| May 16, 2025 Complaint | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 20, 2025 |
| May 16, 2025 Complaint | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0865 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 20, 2025 |
| May 16, 2025 Complaint | Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0839 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 20, 2025 |
| May 16, 2025 Complaint | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 20, 2025 |
| May 16, 2025 Complaint | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 18, 2025 |
| May 16, 2025 Complaint | 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 June 20, 2025 |
| May 16, 2025 Complaint | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0883 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 20, 2025 |
| May 16, 2025 Complaint | 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 June 20, 2025 |
| May 16, 2025 Complaint | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 20, 2025 |
| May 16, 2025 Complaint | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0644 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 20, 2025 |
| December 3, 2021 Standard | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 7, 2022 |
| December 3, 2021 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 January 7, 2022 |
| December 3, 2021 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 7, 2022 |
| November 9, 2018 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 27, 2018 |
| November 9, 2018 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 27, 2018 |
| November 9, 2018 Standard | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0605 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected January 14, 2019 |
| November 9, 2018 Standard | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected January 14, 2019 |
| November 9, 2018 Standard | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0552 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 14, 2019 |
| November 9, 2018 Standard | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0725 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 14, 2019 |
| November 9, 2018 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 14, 2019 |
| November 9, 2018 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 14, 2019 |
| November 9, 2018 Standard | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 14, 2019 |
| November 9, 2018 Standard | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0607 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 14, 2019 |
| November 9, 2018 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 January 14, 2019 |
| November 9, 2018 Standard | Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0559 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 14, 2019 |
| November 9, 2018 Standard | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 14, 2019 |
| November 9, 2018 Standard | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0644 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 14, 2019 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIVISION OF VETERANS SERVICES Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 07/01/2000 |
| DIVISION OF VETERANS SERVICES Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2006 |
| HOLLOWAY, RICKY Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/09/2016 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Idaho State Veterans Home - Boise's rating?
Idaho State Veterans Home - Boise has 2 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 Idaho State Veterans Home - Boise receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 12 citations, compared with a Idaho average of 10.3. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Idaho State Veterans Home - Boise 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 Idaho State Veterans Home - Boise?
It is government - state. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Idaho State Veterans Home - Boise and how do I contact it?
Idaho State Veterans Home - Boise is at 320 Collins Road, Boise, ID 83702. Phone: (208) 780-1600.
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.