Life Care Center of Post Falls
460 North Garden Plaza Court, Post Falls, ID 83854 · Kootenai County · (208) 777-0318
120 certified beds, about 85 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 2009
CMS high performing icon Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
5 of 5
Health inspections
5 of 5
Staffing
3 of 5
Quality measures
4 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 135135 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on August 14, 2025, inspectors cited 5 health deficiencies (the Idaho average is 10.3, the national average 9.2).
None of its 12 health citations since March 2023 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.18 hours per resident per day, against 4.04 across Idaho and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.70 of those hours.
51.5% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Idaho average 50.3%).
CMS links it to Life Care Centers of America, an affiliated group of 194 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
603/23
107/24
508/25
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 12 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
11D
0E
1F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
August 14, 2025Standard inspection · 5 citations
- D Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review, interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure medication was not left at bedside unless a medication administration assessment was conducted for one of one resident (Resident (R) 97) reviewed for medications at bedside of 25 sample residents. This failure had the potential to result in residents consuming excess medications.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, interviews, review of the facility's policies, the facility failed to ensure the code status of one resident of 25 sample residents (Resident (R) 99) was updated in the electronic medical record (EMR) to match the code status ordered. The deficient practice could result in a resident receiving cardiopulmonary resuscitation that did not want to be resuscitated.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review, policy review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure competencies were completed for Registered Nurse (RN) 2 to administer ordered medications to residents for one of five nurses reviewed. The deficient practice resulted in one resident not receiving ordered insulin medication.
- D Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, interviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure one of three residents reviewed for insulin of 25 sampled residents was free from significant medication errors when Resident (R) 101 did not receive Humalog (insulin medicine) on one occasion. This failure resulted in elevated blood sugar for R101.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure medications were labeled with open and discard dates and expired medications were disposed of and not made available on the medication cart for one of three medication carts and two of two medication storage rooms reviewed. This had the potential to cause medication errors, adverse medication reactions, and residents to receive suboptimal therapeutic actions of medications.
July 5, 2024Standard inspection · 1 citation
- F Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Inspectors wroteBased on policy review, review of the staffing record and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to ensure an RN was on duty for eight consecutive hours per day. This failure created the potential for harm if routine and/or emergency nursing needs went unmet and had the potential to affect all 64 residents living in the facility.
March 24, 2023Standard inspection · 6 citations
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to develop and implement a care plan that is comprehensive and resident specific to include measurable objectives, interventions, and time frames for how staff will meet residents' needs. This was true for 1 of 16 residents (Resident #210) whose care plans were reviewed. This failure created the potential for the resident to receive inappropriate care.
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on policy review, record review, and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to ensure a resident's care plan was revised and updated as the resident's needs changed. This was true for 1 of 2 residents (Resident #58) whose records were reviewed for significant changes. This deficient practice placed residents with significant changes at risk for adverse outcomes if care and services were not provided appropriately due to a lack of information in the care plan.
- D Provide appropriate foot care.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, policy review, record review, and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to ensure residents received proper treatment and care to maintain good foot health. This was true for 2 of 15 residents (#26 and #49) reviewed for foot care. This failed practice created the potential for harm should residents experience complications from their medical condition related to the lack of foot care.
- D Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Inspectors wroteBased on review of facility staffing records and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to ensure an RN was on duty at least 8 hours a day, 7 days a week. This was true for 2 of 21 days reviewed. The failure created the potential for harm if routine and/or emergency nursing needs went unmet, and had the potential to affect all residents living in the facility.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, policy review, and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to ensure infection control measures were consistently implemented and maintained to provide a safe and sanitary environment during perineal care. This was true for 1 of 1 resident (Resident #49) whose perineal care was observed. This failure created the potential for negative outcomes by exposing a resident to the risk of infection and cross-contamination.
- D Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
Inspectors wroteBased on policy review and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to ensure testing was conducted in a manner consistent with current standards of practice for conducting COVID-19 tests. This was true for 1 of 1 staff (LPN #1) who self-tested in the facility. This failure created the potential for the development and transmission of COVID-19 in the facility.
Fire safety inspections
3 fire safety citations on file: 3 on August 14, 2025.
Every fire safety citation3 citations
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- D Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Idaho | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 4.18 | 4.04 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.70 | 0.86 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.43 | 3.49 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.42 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.06 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 51.5% | 50.3% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 46.7% | 40.9% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.92 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.48 on weekdays and 3.43 on weekends, 23% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 6.6% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.57 in April to June 2025 to 4.18 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.18 | 0.70 | 4.48 | 3.43 | 6.6% | 0 of 90 | 85 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.49 | 0.68 | 4.79 | 3.71 | 5.9% | 0 of 92 | 79 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.42 | 0.59 | 4.72 | 3.68 | 3.2% | 0 of 92 | 81 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.57 | 0.76 | 4.88 | 3.77 | 1.2% | 0 of 91 | 76 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Idaho, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.90 | 0.80 | 4.11 | 3.37 | 4.9% | 0.2% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Idaho | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 10.1 | 15.6 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.9 | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.8 | 2.0 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.2 | 3.0 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.5 | 1.8 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 14.1 | 16.1 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.7 | 3.2 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 18.5 | 20.1 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 18.5 | 17.7 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 10.9 | 12.3 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: POST FALLS MEDICAL INVESTORS LLC. CMS links this home to Life Care Centers of America, a group of 194 nursing homes averaging 3.4 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Developers Investment Company II, Inc | Direct ownership interest | Organization | 03/15/2005 | |
| Preston, Forrest | Indirect ownership interest | Individual | 03/15/2005 | |
| Butner, Nancy | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 09/16/2018 | |
| Martin, Rasalie | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 03/26/2023 | |
| Palumbo, Benjamin | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 12/30/2024 | |
| Cross, Cindy | Corporate officer | Individual | 06/12/2008 | |
| Henry, Terry | Corporate officer | Individual | 08/16/1999 | |
| Lay, Lisa | Corporate officer | Individual | 02/09/2018 | |
| Swanker, Richard | Corporate officer | Individual | 04/01/2011 | |
| Thurmond, Joan | Corporate officer | Individual | 06/12/2008 | |
| Developers Investment Company II, Inc | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 03/15/2005 | |
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 06/12/2008 | |
| Post Falls Medical Investors LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 09/15/2008 | |
| Butner, Nancy | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 09/16/2018 | |
| Fletcher, Todd | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/13/2024 | |
| Martin, Rasalie | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/26/2023 | |
| Meza, Michael | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/01/2020 | |
| Palumbo, Benjamin | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/30/2024 | |
| Preston, Aubrey | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 02/13/2024 | |
| Ziegler, James | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/13/2024 | |
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 03/10/2025 | |
| Post Falls Medical Investors LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 03/07/2018 | |
| Meza, Michael | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/10/2025 | |
| Palumbo, Benjamin | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/10/2025 | |
| Preston, Forrest | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/07/2018 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How many nurses and aides work each shift, nights and weekends included?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on August 14, 2025: "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."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on August 14, 2025: "Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on August 14, 2025: "Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on March 24, 2023: "Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.43 hours per resident per day, below the Idaho average of 3.49.
Other nursing homes nearby
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- Ironwood Rehabilitation and Care Center Coeur D'alene, 5.2 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 37 citations
- Lakeside Rehabilitation and Care Center Coeur D'alene, 5.8 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 43 citations
- Life Care Center of Coeur D'alene Coeur D'alene, 5.9 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 40 citations
- Coeur D Alene Health of Cascadia Coeur D'alene, 6.1 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 35 citations
- Spokane Valley Health and Rehabilitation of Cascad Spokane Valley, 12.2 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 52 citations
- Sullivan Park Care Center Spokane, 14.6 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 83 citations
Idaho contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Idaho. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Bureau of Facility Standards, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Idaho Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, Idaho Commission on Aging, (877) 471-2777. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
Common questions
- What is Life Care Center of Post Falls's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Life Care Center of Post Falls 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Life Care Center of Post Falls get at its last inspection?
- 5 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on August 14, 2025. The Idaho average is 10.3.
- Has Life Care Center of Post Falls been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Life Care Center of Post Falls accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Life Care Center of Post Falls?
- CMS lists 25 owners and managers, and links the home to Life Care Centers of America. Legal business name: POST FALLS MEDICAL INVESTORS LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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