Life Care Center of Coeur d'Alene – Nursing Home, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

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CMS quality ratings

Overall

Health inspection

Quality of care

Staffing

RN staffing

1 substantiated complaint

Last cited survey: 20 March 2026 · 100 health and 27 fire safety citations on file

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Main info

Name

Life Care Center of Coeur d'Alene

Address

500 West Aqua Avenue, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815

Federal Provider Number

135122

Phone

(208) 762-1122

Ownership Type

For profit - Limited Liability company

Certified Beds

120

Residents in Certified Beds

79.5

Nursing Home Type

Medicare and Medicaid

Residence in Hospital

Legal Business Name

LAKE CITY MEDICAL INVESTORS LLC

Date of First Medicare/Medicaid Approval

1996-08-27

Continuing Care Retirement Community

Data current as of

31 May 2026

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Location

500 West Aqua Avenue
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815
Phone: (208) 762-1122

Compare to ID average

See how this facility compares to the ID state average among rated nursing homes (82 homes). Peer best shows the highest rating among similar homes in the same city.

Metric	This facility	ID average	Peer best (city)
Overall CMS stars	1	3.17	5
Health inspection	1	2.7	4
Staffing	4	3.04	4
Quality measures	4	4.23	5
Certified beds	120	75.9	—
Citations on file (health + fire)	133	~9.6 health*	—

Advanced Health Care of Coeur d'Alene — 5★ overall
Coeur d Alene Health of Cascadia — 1★ overall
Ironwood Rehabilitation and Care Center — 1★ overall
Lakeside Rehabilitation and Care Center — 1★ overall

* State deficiency average uses CMS rating-cycle health deficiency counts.

Owners information

Name	Role Description	Type	Ownership Percentage	Association Date
PRESTON, FORREST L	5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	Individual	99.00	07/14/1994
THURMOND, JOAN E	CORPORATE OFFICER	Individual	-	09/21/2000
CROSS, CINDY S	CORPORATE OFFICER	Individual	-	07/14/1994
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	Organization	100.00	06/12/1995
JOHNSON, JODI	W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE	Individual	-	01/03/2022

Inspections & deficiencies

CMS inspection citations for this nursing home. Filter by type or recency, and use severity chips to spot higher-risk findings.

127 citations on file · Latest survey: 20 March 2026 · 100 health · 27 fire safety

D: 93

F: 24

E: 9

G: 1

Health deficiencies

Date	Tag	Severity	Type	Description
2026-03-20	F921	E — Minimal harm, pattern	Health	Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
2026-03-20	F880	E — Minimal harm, pattern	Health	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2026-03-20	F849	D — Minimal harm, isolated	Health	Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
2026-03-20	F812	E — Minimal harm, pattern	Health	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2026-03-20	F761	F — Minimal harm, widespread	Health	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.
2026-03-20	F760	D — Minimal harm, isolated	Health	Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
2026-03-20	F688	D — Minimal harm, isolated	Health	Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
2026-03-20	F686	G — Actual harm, isolated	Health	Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
2026-03-20	F684	D — Minimal harm, isolated	Health	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2026-03-20	F658	D — Minimal harm, isolated	Health	Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
2026-03-20	F657	D — Minimal harm, isolated	Health	Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
2026-03-20	F644	D — Minimal harm, isolated	Health	Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
2026-03-20	F641	D — Minimal harm, isolated	Health	Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
2026-03-20	F628	D — Minimal harm, isolated	Health	Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
2026-03-20	F585	D — Minimal harm, isolated	Health	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.
2026-03-20	F580	D — Minimal harm, isolated	Health	Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
2026-03-20	F578	D — Minimal harm, isolated	Health	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.
2026-03-20	F558	D — Minimal harm, isolated	Health	Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
2026-03-20	F550	D — Minimal harm, isolated	Health	Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
2024-10-05	F880	D — Minimal harm, isolated	Health	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Fire safety deficiencies

Date	Tag	Severity	Type	Description
2024-10-05	K712	F — Minimal harm, widespread	Fire Safety	Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
2024-10-05	E25	D — Minimal harm, isolated	Fire Safety	Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
2024-10-05	K161	E — Minimal harm, pattern	Fire Safety	Use approved construction type or materials.
2024-10-05	K353	D — Minimal harm, isolated	Fire Safety	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
2024-10-05	K353	D — Minimal harm, isolated	Fire Safety	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
2024-10-05	K161	E — Minimal harm, pattern	Fire Safety	Use approved construction type or materials.
2024-10-05	K712	F — Minimal harm, widespread	Fire Safety	Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
2024-10-05	E25	D — Minimal harm, isolated	Fire Safety	Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
2024-10-05	K712	F — Minimal harm, widespread	Fire Safety	Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
2024-10-05	E25	D — Minimal harm, isolated	Fire Safety	Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
2024-10-05	K161	E — Minimal harm, pattern	Fire Safety	Use approved construction type or materials.
2024-10-05	K353	D — Minimal harm, isolated	Fire Safety	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
2023-06-16	K325	D — Minimal harm, isolated	Fire Safety	Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
2023-06-16	K325	D — Minimal harm, isolated	Fire Safety	Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
2023-06-16	K345	F — Minimal harm, widespread	Fire Safety	Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
2023-06-16	K511	D — Minimal harm, isolated	Fire Safety	Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
2023-06-16	K345	F — Minimal harm, widespread	Fire Safety	Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
2023-06-16	K511	D — Minimal harm, isolated	Fire Safety	Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
2023-06-16	K325	D — Minimal harm, isolated	Fire Safety	Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
2023-06-16	K345	F — Minimal harm, widespread	Fire Safety	Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Additional information

Get more details on Life Care Center of Coeur d'Alene, including health inspection results, staffing levels, and facility amenities. Discover how the home meets care standards and ensures residents' well-being.

Full CMS quality rating tables

Quality Ratings

Name	Value
Overall Rating	1
Health Inspection Rating	1
Quality of Resident Care Rating	4
Quality of Resident Care Rating (Long Stay)	5
Quality of Resident Care Rating (Short Stay)	5
Staffing Rating	4
RN Staffing Rating	4
Reported CNA Staffing Hours per Resident per Day	2.49641
Reported LPN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day	1.30795
Reported RN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day	0.56811
Reported Licensed Staffing Hours per Resident per Day	1.87606
Reported Total Nurse Staffing Hours per Resident per Day	4.12333
Reported Physical Therapist Staffing Hours per Resident per Day	0.11228
Casemix CNA Staffing Hours per Resident per Day	2.05455
Casemix LPN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day	0.73295
Casemix RN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day	0.32579
Casemix Total Nurse Staffing Hours per Resident per Day	3.11328
Adjusted CNA Staffing Hours per Resident per Day	2.50842
Adjusted LPN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day	1.39611
Adjusted RN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day	0.6064
Adjusted Total Nurse Staffing Hours per Resident per Day	4.40123

Health Inspection and Deficiency Ratings

Name	Value
Date of Standard Health Survey (Cycle 1)	2018-12-14
Date of Standard Health Survey (Cycle 2)	2017-04-20
Total Number of Health Deficiencies (Cycle 1)	12
Number of Standard Health Deficiencies (Cycle 1)	12
Health Deficiency Score (Cycle 1)	60
Number of Health Revisits (Cycle 1)	1
Health Revisit Score (Cycle 1)	0
Total Health Score (Cycle 1)	60
Total Number of Health Deficiencies (Cycle 2)	11
Number of Standard Health Deficiencies (Cycle 2)	11
Health Deficiency Score (Cycle 2)	84
Number of Health Revisits (Cycle 2)	2
Health Revisit Score (Cycle 2)	42
Total Health Score (Cycle 2)	126
Date of Standard Health Survey (Cycle 3)	2016-03-18
Total Number of Health Deficiencies (Cycle 3)	10
Number of Standard Health Deficiencies (Cycle 3)	9
Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies (Cycle 3)	1
Number of Health Revisits (Cycle 3)	1
Health Deficiency Score (Cycle 3)	100
Total Health Score (Cycle 3)	100
Total Weighted Health Survey Score	103

Complaints, Fines, and Penalties

Name	Value
Number of Facility Reported Incidents	2
Number of Substantiated Complaints	1
Cited for Abuse
Most Recent Health Inspection More Than 2 Years Ago
Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 Months
With a Resident and Family Council	Resident
Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required Areas	Yes

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