Lincoln County Care Center
511 East Fourth Street, Shoshone, ID 83352 · Lincoln County · (208) 886-2228
36 certified beds, about 27 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1974
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
3 of 5
Health inspections
3 of 5
Staffing
3 of 5
Quality measures
3 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 135056 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on April 15, 2026, inspectors cited 13 health deficiencies (the Idaho average is 10.3, the national average 9.2).
None of its 30 health citations since February 2020 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 3.45 hours per resident per day, against 4.04 across Idaho and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.93 of those hours.
42.9% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Idaho average 50.3%).
CMS links it to Cascades Healthcare, an affiliated group of 19 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.
702/20
1004/25
1304/26
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 30 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
26D
4E
0F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
April 15, 2026Standard inspection · 13 citations
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, policy review, and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to ensure residents were provided with a clean, safe, homelike environment. This was true for all residents who resided in the facility whose environment were observed. This deficient practice created the potential for harm if residents were embarrassed by and/or felt the disrepair in the facility was unacceptable, disrespectful, or undignified or residents were injured due to unsafe areas in the facility.
- E 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 observation, policy review, and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to ensure medications available for residents were labeled, dated, and stored appropriately. This was true for 1 of 1 medication rooms and 1 of 1 medication carts audited for labeling and storage of medication. This failure created the potential for residents to have missed doses of medication, to receive expired medications with decreased efficacy, and residents to receive the wrong medication due to the medication label being illegible.
- D Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to ensure informed consent was obtained prior to initiation of psychotropic medications for 2 of 3 residents (#1 and #35) reviewed for unnecessary medications. This deficient practice placed residents at risk of receiving medications without knowledge of the reason why medications were prescribed, the expected benefits, and the risks associated with the medications.
- D Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident and staff interviews, policy review and record review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure residents were initially assessed to determine if they were safe to self-administer medications for 1 of 1 resident (Resident #35). This failure created the potential for adverse effects if residents self-administered medications inappropriately.
- D Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on policy review, observation, record review, and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to ensure a resident's call light was within reach for 2 of 12 residents (#12 and #35) reviewed for residents' rights. This deficient practice had the potential to cause harm if the resident could not call for assistance when needed or experienced an adverse medical event that required attention.
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to ensure the MDS assessment accurately reflected resident's status. This was true for 2 of 12 residents (#11, and #15) whose MDS assessments were reviewed. This deficient practice had the potential for negative outcomes if the residents were not monitored properly due to inaccurate assessments.
- D Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on policy review, record review, and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to refer residents for further evaluation when residents were diagnosed with a major mental illness. This was true for 1 of 3 residents (Resident #4) reviewed for Pre-admission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) level 2 evaluations. This deficient practice had the potential to cause harm if residents' specialized services for mental health needs were not evaluated by an appropriate state-designated authority.
- D Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Inspectors wroteBased on policy review, and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to provide a resident's baseline care plan to the resident or his/her representative for 3 of 5 residents (#10, #30, and #35) reviewed for baseline care plan. This failure placed residents and their representatives at risk of not being informed and having input in their care plan.
- D Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure care was provided for 1 of 1 resident (Resident #3) per professional standards of practice.
- D Post nurse staffing information every day.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, policy review, and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to ensure nurse staffing information was accurate and posted daily for each shift. This failed practice had the potential to affect all residents residing in the facility and their representatives, visitors, and others who wanted to review the facility's staffing levels.
- D Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, resident and staff interview, and food test tray evaluation, it was determined the facility failed to ensure resident meals were palatable and maintained safe and appetizing temperatures to the residents. This had the potential to affect the 26 residents who resided in the facility who consumed meals prepared in the facility's kitchen. This failed practice had the potential to negatively affect the residents' nutritional status and psychosocial well-being.
- D Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on the FDA Food Code, observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure food was appropriately stored, distributed, and labeled, and cleaning logs were properly documented. This deficient practice had the potential to affect all residents who received meals prepared in the facility's kitchen. This placed residents at risk for potential contamination of food and adverse health outcomes including food-borne illnesses.
- 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 prevention practices were maintained to provide a safe and sanitary environment. These failures had the potential to impact all residents in the facility by placing them at risk for cross contamination and infection.
April 16, 2025Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 10 citations
- D Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, it was determined the facility failed to ensure all components of the baseline (initial) care plan were included upon resident's admission. This was true for 1 of 14 residents (Resident #129) reviewed for baseline care plan. This failure created the potential for harm when the baseline care plan failed to provide directions for care.
- D Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview it was determined the facility failed to ensure resident's discharge summary included a reconciliation of medications (an accurate list of pre-discharge medications to post-discharge medications by creating an accurate list to prevent unintended changes or omissions at transition points in care). This was true for 1 of 1 resident (Resident #27) reviewed for discharge. This failure created the potential for the receiving facility to not provide appropriate and timely care.
- D Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to employ a certified Activities Director (AD). This failure had the potential to affect residents' quality of life when design of activities appropriate for residents was not implemented.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, it was determined the facility failed to ensure professional standards of care were followed. This was true for 1 of 14 residents (Resident #18) whose records were reviewed. This had the potential for adverse effects and possible harm to resident's medical and physical status.
- D Post nurse staffing information every day.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to ensure nurse staffing information was accurate for each shift. This failed practice had the potential to affect all residents residing in the facility and their representatives, visitors, and others who wanted to review the facility's staffing levels.
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to ensure controlled medications were tracked and kept secure from potential theft and/or diversion. This was true for 2 of 2 medication carts reviewed. This failure created the potential for undetected misuse and/or diversion of controlled medications and had the potential to affect all residents who received controlled medication in the facility.
- D Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, Drugs.com review, Federal Drug Administration review, and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to ensure residents were monitored appropriately for medication use. This was true for 1 of 5 residents (Resident #2) reviewed for unnecessary medications. This failure created the potential for residents to experience adverse reactions due to the lack of appropriate monitoring.
- 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 observation, staff interview, policy review, and record review it was determined the facility failed to ensure medications were properly stored in a locked compartment, and controlled medications were stored and kept secure from potential theft and/or diversion. This was true for 1 of 14 residents (Resident #26) and the facility. These deficient practices created the potential for undetected misuse of medications and/or diversion of controlled medications and had the potential to affect all residents who receive medication in the facility.
- D Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, policy review, and review of the Idaho Food Code, the facility failed to appropriately store, distribute, and label foods. This deficient practice had the potential to affect all residents who received meals prepared in the facility's kitchen. This placed residents at risk for potential contamination and use of spoiled foods, and adverse health outcomes including food-borne illnesses.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, and record review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure infection control measures were consistently implemented. This was true for 1 of 1 residents (Resident #4) reviewed for infection control when staff failed to perform effective hand hygiene during resident cares, and Hoyer lift cleaning between resident use. These deficient practices created the potential for harm by exposing residents to the risk of infection and cross contamination.
February 21, 2020Standard inspection · 7 citations
- E Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to ensure residents receiving a psychotropic medication had resident-specific target behaviors identified and monitored. This was true for 3 of 5 residents (#7, #19 and 34) who were reviewed for unnecessary medications. This deficient practice created the potential for harm if residents received medications that may result in negative outcomes without clear indication of need.
- E 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, staff interviews, policy review, and record review, it was determined facility failed to ensure medications were stored at appropriate temperatures and medications were appropriately labeled. This deficient practice created the potential for harm if residents received medications or vaccinations which had reduced efficacy from improper storage.
- D Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to ensure informed consent was obtained prior to administration of medication for 1 of 5 residents (Resident #34) who was reviewed for unnecessary medications. This deficient practice placed residents at risk of receiving medications without knowledge of the risks and benefits associated with the medications and the right to refuse the medications.
- 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, policy review, and resident and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to ensure the comprehensive resident-centered care plan included the use of oxygen and smoking. This was true for 2 of 12 residents (#7 and #34) whose comprehensive care plans were reviewed. This failure created the potential for residents to receive inappropriate or inadequate care with subsequent decline in health.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, policy review, andresident and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to ensure professional standards of practice were followed for 1 of 12 residents (#16) reviewed for quality of care. This created the potential for adverse effects or worsening of health status if residents did not receive care and services as ordered by the physician.
- D Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations,staff interviews, policy review, and record review, the facility failed to follow current professional standards of nursing practice for 1 of 1 resident (Resident # 5) who had a feeding tube. This deficient practice had the potential to affect resident care and a potential for a negative outcome in the provision of resident care.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to follow infection control guidelines during the administration of multi-dose medications and blood sugar monitoring for 2 of 6 residents (Resident # 5 and Resident #21) whose medication administration were observed. This deficient practice created the potential for the spread of infectious organisms from cross contamination.
Fire safety inspections
16 fire safety citations on file: 8 on April 15, 2026, 8 on February 21, 2020.
Every fire safety citation16 citations
- F Establish emergency prep training and testing.
- F Establish staff and initial training requirements.
- F Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- F Meet other general requirements.
- F Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- D Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- F Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- E To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- D Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- D Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
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) | 3.45 | 4.04 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.93 | 0.86 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 2.95 | 3.49 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.09 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.42 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 42.9% | 50.3% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 16.7% | 40.9% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | not reported |
CMS expects 4.20 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 3.65 on weekdays and 2.95 on weekends, 19% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.8% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.19 in April to June 2025 to 3.45 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 | 3.45 | 0.93 | 3.65 | 2.95 | 0.8% | 0 of 90 | 27 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.27 | 1.00 | 3.45 | 2.80 | 1.4% | 0 of 92 | 27 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.24 | 1.00 | 3.41 | 2.80 | 4.6% | 0 of 92 | 26 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.19 | 0.92 | 3.33 | 2.83 | 1.6% | 0 of 91 | 26 |
| 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.
Staff pay reports
Staff pay at this home
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review.
Official wage estimates for Idaho
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $18.58 | $17.45 to $22.23 | 7,910 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $30.67 | $28.04 to $35.60 | 1,880 |
| Registered nurses | $44.45 | $38.90 to $49.19 | 16,880 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
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 | 15.6 | 15.6 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.1 | 3.0 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.8 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 25.0 | 16.1 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.9 | 3.2 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 16.4 | 20.1 | 15.4 |
Short-term rehab results
For a stay to recover after a hospital visit, these are the results CMS publishes for Lincoln County Care Center's Medicare short-stay residents. How to read these, and what Medicare pays for.
CMS reports none of these results for this home: The number of residents or resident stays is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
Source: CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program - Provider Data, released 2026-09-30. Better, no different and worse are CMS's own comparisons with the national rate, after adjusting for how sick residents were. Medians of homes and the state counts are worked out by us from the same file.
Owners and operators
Legal business name: CASCADES AT LINCOLN COUNTY, LLC. CMS links this home to Cascades Healthcare, a group of 19 nursing homes averaging 2 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cascades at Lincoln County, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 01/01/2023 | |
| Lincoln County Ems | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 01/01/2023 | |
| Crump, Jason | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2023 | |
| Fullmer, Chad | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2023 | |
| McSpadden, Darin | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2023 | |
| Moore, Thomas | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2023 | |
| White, Derek | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2023 | |
| Cascades at Lincoln County, LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 01/01/2023 | |
| Burdick, Anita | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2023 | |
| Fullmer, Chad | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2023 | |
| Gies, Florian | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2023 | |
| McSpadden, Darin | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2023 | |
| Eelir Flp | General partnership interest | Organization | 01/01/2023 | |
| Quest Flp | General partnership interest | Organization | 01/01/2023 | |
| Ronnmark Flp | General partnership interest | Organization | 01/01/2023 | |
| Takayama Flp | General partnership interest | Organization | 01/01/2023 | |
| Tower Bridge Flp | General partnership interest | Organization | 01/01/2023 | |
| Lincoln County Ems | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/01/1985 | |
| Burdick, Anita | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/16/2025 | |
| Gies, Florian | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/16/2025 |
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 are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on April 15, 2026: "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."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on April 15, 2026: "Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on April 15, 2026: "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."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on April 15, 2026: "Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 2.95 hours per resident per day, below the Idaho average of 3.49.
Other nursing homes nearby
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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 Lincoln County Care Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Lincoln County Care Center 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Lincoln County Care Center get at its last inspection?
- 13 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on April 15, 2026. The Idaho average is 10.3.
- Has Lincoln County Care Center been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Lincoln County Care Center 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 Lincoln County Care Center?
- CMS lists 20 owners and managers, and links the home to Cascades Healthcare. Legal business name: CASCADES AT LINCOLN COUNTY, 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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