Life Care Center of Lewiston
Lewiston, Idaho · CCN 135128
11 surveys since 2011, 1 of them producing a finding at harm level or worse.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 58
- Surveys
- 11
- Harm or worse
- 1
- Immediate jeopardy
- 0
Findings where a surveyor recorded actual harm to a resident.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 121
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA
- County
- Nez Perce
- Medicare-certified since
- 1997
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 5
- Health inspection
- 5
- Staffing
- 3
- Quality measures
- 5
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Not shown for this facility: too few citations in window (n=8, floor 20).
Last survey on record
Aug 1, 2025
465 days ago.
Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Peer median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident day | 3.43 | 3.74 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 0.90 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 50.6% | 47.4% |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
No fines, payment denials or special-focus designation on the current CMS record.
Severity of recent findings
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J— | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G— | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D1381.3% | E318.8% | F— |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B— | C— |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F6892×
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F8802×
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F5501×
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- F6411×
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- F6581×
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at Life Care Center of Lewiston, in the surveyor’s own words.
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF867Aug 18, 2022
Based on observation, record review, and staff interview, it was determined the facility's Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) committee failed to implement actions and resolve systemic problems which were identified for tracking and monitoring of controlled substances (narcotics). This failure placed residents at risk for pain to experience increased and/or uncontrolled pain levels should they not receive their narcotic medication due to misappropriation. Findings include: A missing narcotics investigation document, dated 3/1/22, documented the following: - LPN #1 reported to the ED concerns about RN #3 signing out controlled medications (narcotics) before and after her shift. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF641Aug 1, 2025
Based on interview, record review, and review of facility procedure, the facility failed to ensure the Minimum Data Set (MDS) accurately reflected medications received for three residents (Resident (R)6, R4, and R22) out of a total sample of 19 residents. These failures created potential for an incomplete or ineffective plan of care related to medication effectiveness and side effects.Findings include:1. Review of R6's admission Record located under the Profile tab of the electronic medical record (EMR) revealed he was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including cerebral infarction (stroke) and major depressive disorder.Review of R6's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 05/21/25 and located under the MDS tab of the EMR revealed he was… […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF658Aug 1, 2025
Based on record review, interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure one of three residents (Resident (R) 11) reviewed for falls was assessed for injury by a licensed nurse prior to being moved by the Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs). This failure had the potential to contribute to exacerbated injury upon movement prior to assessment.Findings include:Review of R11's admission Record, located under the Profile tab of the electronic medical record (EMR), revealed she was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including Alzheimer's disease, adult failure to thrive, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, and anxiety. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF686Aug 1, 2025
Based on record review, staff interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure there was no delay in treatment of a newly identified pressure ulcer for one of two residents (Resident (R) 10) reviewed for pressure ulcers. This failure had the potential to slow healing or lead to wound infection.Findings include:Review of R10's admission Record, located under the Profile tab of the electronic medical record (EMR), revealed he was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including alcoholic polyneuropathy, malnutrition, muscle wasting, quadriplegia, multiple contractures, two stage III pressure ulcers, and one stage IV pressure ulcer.Review of R10's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS), with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 05/23/25 and located under the MDS tab of the… […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF689Aug 1, 2025
Based on record review, interview, and manufacturer's instructions for use of the resident bed, the facility failed to ensure the brakes on the bed were locked for one of three residents (Resident (R) 11) reviewed for falls. This failure caused a fall with minor injury for R11 and had the potential to cause injury from falls.Findings include: Review of R11's admission Record, located under the Profile tab of the electronic medical record (EMR), revealed she was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including Alzheimer's disease, adult failure to thrive, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, and anxiety.Review of R11's annual Minimum Data Set (MDS), with an Assessment Reference Date (ARD) of 07/01/25 and located under the MDS tab of the EMR, revealed she was unable to complete the Brief… […]
Read 21 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 21 of 58 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Aug 1, 2025Standard6 findings
- Aug 18, 2022Standard and complaint2 findings
- Nov 19, 2020Infection control2 findings
- May 5, 2020Infection control1 finding
- Jul 27, 2018Standard8 findings
- Jul 28, 2016Standard and complaint4 findings
- Jan 30, 2015Standard6 findings
- Oct 25, 2013—12 findings · 1 harm
Show the 3 earlier surveys
- Jul 27, 2012—12 findings
- Aug 9, 2011—3 findings
- May 26, 2011—2 findings
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
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