Nursing homes › Idaho › Life Care Center of Sandpoint
1125 North Division Avenue, Sandpoint, ID 83864 · 2082659299 · 124 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: 3.92 (Idaho median: 3.85). RN hours: 0.74. Weekend total: 3.27. Nursing staff turnover: 36%.
All-time on record: 38 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-25 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-08-29 |
| 2025-07-25 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-08-29 |
| 2025-07-25 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-08-29 |
| 2025-07-25 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-08-29 |
| 2025-07-25 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-29 |
| 2025-07-25 | 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 2025-08-29 |
| 2025-07-25 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-29 |
| 2025-07-25 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-29 |
| 2025-07-25 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-29 |
| 2025-07-25 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-29 |
| 2025-07-25 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-29 |
| 2025-07-25 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-29 |
| 2025-07-25 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-29 |
| 2025-07-25 | 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 2025-08-29 |
| 2025-07-25 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-29 |
| 2024-07-11 | 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. | F | Health | corrected 2024-08-22 |
| 2024-07-11 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-22 |
| 2024-07-11 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-22 |
| 2024-07-11 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-22 |
| 2024-07-11 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-08-22 |
| 2024-07-11 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-08-22 |
| 2024-07-11 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-22 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INC | Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/27/1995 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/27/1995 |
| BUTNER, NANCY | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/16/2018 |
| ORCUTT, LORI | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/23/2022 |
| STIDMAN, CRYSTAL | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/23/2024 |
| 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 01/01/1998 |
| 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 01/01/2017 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/1998 |
| SANDPOINT MEDICAL INVESTORS LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/1998 |
| BUTNER, NANCY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/16/2018 |
| FLETCHER, TODD | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/13/2024 |
| MEZA, MICHAEL | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2022 |
| ORCUTT, LORI | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/23/2022 |
| PRESTON, AUBREY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/13/2024 |
| STIDMAN, CRYSTAL | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/23/2024 |
| 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 135127. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.