Coeur D'alene, ID · 34 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Coeur D'alene's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,840–$12,120/mo
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Life Care Center of Coeur D'alene
500 West Aqua Avenue, Coeur D'alene, ID 83815 · Kootenai County
<p>Our highly skilled, compassionate associates provide skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to the residents of Coeur d'Alene, ID.</p>
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FairHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates fair.
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Availability outlookUsually has openings
Typically 66% 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.
A low federal rating — review the details closely
Life Care Center of Coeur D'alene is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Coeur D'alene, ID, with 120 certified beds and an average of about 80 residents per day. It operates as part of the Life Care Centers of America network.
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 1/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.12 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.57 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 49%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 19 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.12 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 1-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •19 deficiencies at last survey
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Coeur D'alene options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 120
- Avg. residents/day
- 80
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Part of a chain
- Life Care Centers of America
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 135122
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 | $9,840–$12,120/mo (median $10,690) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Coeur d'Alene 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
- 4.12
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.57
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 49%
- 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)
- 19
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2026-03-20
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (40 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-03-20Severity G — actual harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
2026-03-20Severity F — potential for harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies
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, compar…
2026-03-20Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2026-03-20Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2026-03-20Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintEnvironmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
2026-03-20Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
2026-03-20Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
2026-03-20Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each 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
- ✓ Restaurant-style dining
- ✓ On-site salon / barber
- ✓ Daily activities & events
Location
500 West Aqua Avenue, Coeur D'alene, 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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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Life Care Center of Coeur D'alene
How much does Life Care Center of Coeur D'alene cost?
Life Care Center of Coeur D'alene does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Coeur D'alene, ID area typically runs $9,840–$12,120 per month (median $10,690, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Life Care Center of Coeur D'alene's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Life Care Center of Coeur D'alene 1 out of 5 stars overall, including 1/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Life Care Center of Coeur D'alene?
Staff provide about 4.12 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 49% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Life Care Center of Coeur D'alene?
Life Care Center of Coeur D'alene has 40 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-03-20). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Life Care Center of Coeur D'alene have availability?
Typically 66% 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 Coeur D'alene offer?
Life Care Center of Coeur D'alene in Coeur D'alene, ID offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 120 beds.
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Data sources:CMS verifiedGoogleOfficial website
Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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