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Life Care Center of Boise

808 North Curtis Road, Boise, ID 83706 · Ada County

Our highly skilled, compassionate associates provide skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to the residents of Boise, ID.

5.0CMS overall rating(208) 376-5273Visit website ↗
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Exceptional
Haven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.
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Availability outlookUsually has openings

Typically 41% full — availability is generally good.

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 Boise's top-rated skilled nursing communities

Life Care Center of Boise is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Boise, ID, with 153 certified beds and an average of about 62 residents per day. It operates as part of the Life Care Centers of America network.

Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 3.58 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.51 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 52.3%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 3 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

  • 5-star overall CMS rating
  • Strong health-inspection rating
  • No federal fines on record
  • Full sprinkler system
  • Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

  • Below-average nurse staffing (3.58 hrs/resident/day)
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Boise for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.

At a glance

Certified beds
153
Avg. residents/day
62
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Part of a chain
Life Care Centers of America
Continuing care
No
CMS provider #
135038

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 careMonthly costSource
Skilled Nursing$9,850–$12,130/mo (median $10,700)Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Boise City prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day
3.58
National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day
0.51
National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover
52.3%
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
None on record
Total penalties
0
Last standard survey
2025-07-17
Sprinkler system
Yes
Resident & family council
Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (22 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2025-07-17Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

2025-07-17Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

2025-07-17Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

2021-12-03Severity G — actual harmFreedom 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.

2021-12-03Severity G — actual harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

2021-12-03Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

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.

2021-12-03Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

2021-12-03Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

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.

Services & amenities

  • Full automatic sprinkler system
  • Medicare & Medicaid certified
  • 24-hour licensed nursing
  • On-site rehabilitation therapy
  • Rehabilitation services
  • On-site salon / barber

Location

808 North Curtis Road, Boise, 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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Common questions about Life Care Center of Boise

How much does Life Care Center of Boise cost?

Life Care Center of Boise does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Boise, ID area typically runs $9,850–$12,130 per month (median $10,700, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Life Care Center of Boise's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Life Care Center of Boise 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Life Care Center of Boise?

Staff provide about 3.58 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 52.3% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Life Care Center of Boise?

Life Care Center of Boise has 22 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 Life Care Center of Boise have availability?

Typically 41% full — availability is generally good. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Life Care Center of Boise offer?

Life Care Center of Boise in Boise, ID offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 153 beds.

The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you

Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.

  • Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Boise City.
  • The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
  • Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.

Your next steps — this week

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  2. 2
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.

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