Life Care Center of Lewiston
Scout 95Lewiston, ID · 121 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Lewiston's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,130–$11,240/mo
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Idaho State Veterans Home - Lewiston
821 21st Avenue, Lewiston, ID 83501 · Nez Perce County
We proudly serve Idaho’s veterans and their families through expert advocacy, benefits and education support, qualitylong-term care, and dignified interment services.
88
ExceptionalHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.
Photos via google places, facility website.
Availability outlookModerate availability
Typically 77% full — openings are usually available.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
One of Lewiston's top-rated skilled nursing communities
Idaho State Veterans Home - Lewiston is a government-owned skilled nursing facility in Lewiston, ID, with 66 certified beds and an average of about 51 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 5/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.66 total nurse hours per resident each day (1.57 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 32.7%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 3 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $186,850 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓5-star overall CMS rating
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.66 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •$186,850 in federal fines
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Lewiston for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 66
- Avg. residents/day
- 51
- Ownership
- Government - State
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 135133
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $9,130–$11,240/mo (median $9,920) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Lewiston prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 4.66
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 1.57
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 32.7%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 3
- Federal fines
- 1 ($186,850)
- Total penalties
- 1
- Last standard survey
- 2025-07-17
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (15 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-07-17Severity E — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
2025-07-17Severity E — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
2025-07-17Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
2024-06-28Severity J — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
2024-06-28Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
2024-06-28Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
2019-04-26Severity L — immediate jeopardyFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
2019-04-26Severity F — potential for harmFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-28 | Fine | $186,850 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Library
Location
821 21st Avenue, Lewiston, ID
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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How much does Idaho State Veterans Home - Lewiston cost?
Idaho State Veterans Home - Lewiston does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Lewiston, ID area typically runs $9,130–$11,240 per month (median $9,920, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Idaho State Veterans Home - Lewiston's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Idaho State Veterans Home - Lewiston 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 5/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Idaho State Veterans Home - Lewiston?
Staff provide about 4.66 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 32.7% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Idaho State Veterans Home - Lewiston?
Idaho State Veterans Home - Lewiston has 15 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-07-17). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Idaho State Veterans Home - Lewiston have availability?
Typically 77% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Idaho State Veterans Home - Lewiston offer?
Idaho State Veterans Home - Lewiston in Lewiston, ID offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 66 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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