Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
Life Care Center of Boise
Boise, ID · 153 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey December 3, 2021
CMS Certification Number 135038 · first certified July 1967
Ownership
Operated by LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · For profit - Limited Liability company
- Ownership changed October 1, 2016 (change of ownership)from LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.
Position within ID
21 citations — more than 91% of the 80 certified nursing homes in ID. Compared within ID rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 0 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 10.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
Past the typical window (December 2022 to December 2024). Most ID facilities have been surveyed by October 2026. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was December 2021. Facilities in ID are typically surveyed 12–36 months after the last one (median 14), measured over 112 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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1 inspection-and-testing tag has been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Emergency preparedness
7 of the 21 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
3 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 21 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0584 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in ID, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the ID figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 21 |
| Median facility in ID | 9 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| October 26, 2018 | 14 |
| February 21, 2020 | 7 |
| December 3, 2021 | 0 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | 2 | 2020-02-21 |
| E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | 1 | 2018-10-26 |
| K-0914 | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | 1 | 2020-02-21 |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | 1 | 2018-10-26 |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 1 | 2020-02-21 |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | 1 | 2018-10-26 |
| E-0036 | Establish emergency prep training and testing. | 1 | 2018-10-26 |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | 1 | 2020-02-21 |
What the citations cover
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 7
- Egress Deficiencies 5
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 5
- Construction Deficiencies 2
- Other 2
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 7 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 5 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 5 |
| Construction Deficiencies | 2 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 1 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
February 21, 2020 — 7 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0223 | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 7, 2019) |
| K-0232 | Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 28, 2019) |
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 28, 2019) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 28, 2019) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 28, 2019) |
| K-0914 | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 28, 2019) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 28, 2019) |
October 26, 2018 — 14 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 18, 2018) |
| E-0006 | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 18, 2018) |
| E-0026 | Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 18, 2018) |
| E-0030 | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 18, 2018) |
| E-0036 | Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 18, 2018) |
| E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 18, 2018) |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 18, 2018) |
| K-0100 | Meet other general requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 18, 2018) |
| K-0161 | Use approved construction type or materials. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 18, 2018) |
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 18, 2018) |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 18, 2018) |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 18, 2018) |
| K-0926 | Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 18, 2018) |
| K-0927 | Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 18, 2018) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.