Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
Life Care Center of Idaho Falls
Idaho Falls, ID · 109 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey January 10, 2025
CMS Certification Number 135091 · first certified October 1981
Ownership
Operated by LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · For profit - Limited Liability company
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within ID
6 citations — more than 25% 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 1 citation; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 2.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window is open now: January 2026 to January 2028. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was January 2025. 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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Emergency preparedness
5 of the 6 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)
7 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 6 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- 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-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-0908 Keep all essential equipment working safely.
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 | 6 |
| Median facility in ID | 9 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| May 24, 2019 | 5 |
| March 7, 2024 | 0 |
| January 10, 2025 | 1 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-0036 | Establish emergency prep training and testing. | 1 | 2019-05-24 |
| E-0009 | Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration. | 1 | 2019-05-24 |
| E-0006 | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | 1 | 2019-05-24 |
| E-0026 | Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | 1 | 2019-05-24 |
| E-0031 | Provide emergency officials' contact information. | 1 | 2019-05-24 |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | 1 | 2025-01-10 |
What the citations cover
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 5
- Smoke Deficiencies 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 5 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
January 10, 2025 — 1 citation
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 4, 2025) |
May 24, 2019 — 5 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0006 | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 19, 2018) |
| E-0009 | Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 19, 2018) |
| E-0026 | Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 19, 2018) |
| E-0031 | Provide emergency officials' contact information. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 19, 2018) |
| E-0036 | Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 19, 2018) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.