Nursing homes › Idaho › Life Care Center of Idaho Falls
2725 East 17Th Street, Idaho Falls, ID 83406 · 2085294567 · 109 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Life Care Centers of America, a group operating 194 facilities in 26 states. Group record: average rating 3.4/5, 14 abuse citation icons, 3 facilities on the Special Focus list, $3,697,816 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (3.4/5).
Total nurse staffing: 4.24 (Idaho median: 3.85). RN hours: 1.15. Weekend total: 3.47. Nursing staff turnover: 46%.
All-time on record: 33 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-19 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-16 |
| 2026-03-19 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-16 |
| 2026-03-19 | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-16 |
| 2026-03-19 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-16 |
| 2026-03-19 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-16 |
| 2026-03-19 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-16 |
| 2026-03-19 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-16 |
| 2026-03-19 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-16 |
| 2026-03-19 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-16 |
| 2026-03-19 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-16 |
| 2026-03-19 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-16 |
| 2026-03-19 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-16 |
| 2026-03-19 | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-16 |
| 2026-03-19 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-16 |
| 2025-09-02 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-09-23 |
| 2025-09-02 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-09-23 |
| 2025-01-10 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | G | Health | corrected 2025-02-10 |
| 2025-01-10 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2025-02-10 |
| 2025-01-10 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Health | corrected 2025-02-10 |
| 2025-01-10 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Health | corrected 2025-02-10 |
| 2025-01-10 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-10 |
| 2025-01-10 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-10 |
| 2025-01-10 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-10 |
| 2025-01-10 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-10 |
| 2025-01-10 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-10 |
| 2025-01-10 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-10 |
| 2025-01-10 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-10 |
| 2025-01-10 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-10 |
| 2025-01-10 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-10 |
| 2025-01-10 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-10 |
| 2025-01-10 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-10 |
| 2024-03-07 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2024-03-29 |
| 2024-03-07 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2024-03-29 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-10 | Fine | $13,247 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INC | Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/09/1994 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/09/1994 |
| BUTNER, NANCY | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/16/2018 |
| DELOACH, ROBERT | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/02/2024 |
| DUCHARME, JULIE | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/22/2024 |
| LAY, LISA | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/24/2017 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2022 |
| CROSS, CINDY | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/1994 |
| HENRY, TERRY | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/16/1999 |
| LAY, LISA | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/09/2018 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2011 |
| THURMOND, JOAN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/22/2000 |
| DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/23/2015 |
| GEM MEDICAL INVESTORS LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/1994 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/1994 |
| BAKER, WALLACE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2020 |
| BUTNER, NANCY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/16/2018 |
| DELOACH, ROBERT | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/02/2024 |
| DUCHARME, JULIE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/22/2024 |
| FLETCHER, TODD | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/13/2024 |
| PRESTON, AUBREY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/13/2024 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/13/2024 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 135091. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.