Life Care Center of Treasure Valley

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Life Care Center of Treasure Valley, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF697Mar 4, 2022

  Based on record review, resident and staff interview, review of investigations and grievances, and policy review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure a resident's pain was effectively managed and treated in a respectful manner. This was true for 1 of 6 residents (Resident #40) reviewed for pain management. Resident #40 was harmed when she felt publicly degraded when denied narcotic pain medication necessary to effectively manage her pain. Findings include: The facility's Pain Assessment and Management Policy, revised on 7/17/21, stated the purpose of the pain policy was to help residents attain or maintain their highest practicable level of well-being by proactively identifying, care planning, monitoring, and managing the resident's pain indicators. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF684Aug 7, 2026

  Based on observation, record review, policy review, resident and staff interviews, it was determined the facility failed to ensure physician orders and professional standards of practice were followed. This was true for 4 of 24 residents (#1, #8, #58, and #88) reviewed for quality of care and 1 of 4 residents (Resident #82) whose medications administration was observed. This deficient practice placed residents at risk for unmet care needs, potential decline in conditions and the potential for adverse drug reactions or ineffective treatment. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Aug 7, 2026

  Based on observations, staff interviews, policy review, and review of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Food Code 2022, it was determined the facility failed to ensure the resident food refrigerators were being used appropriately, dry storage foods were stored properly, and walk-in refrigerator fans and cooking equipment were clean. These deficiencies had the potential to affect the 100 residents, 7 of which were residents who received enteral tube feedings, who consumed food, prepared, and stored by the facility. This deficiency had the potential to place residents at risk for potential contamination of food and adverse health outcomes, including food-borne illnesses. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF641Jun 26, 2025

  Based on record review and staff interview, it was determined the facility failed to ensure the MDS assessment accurately reflected resident's status. This was true for 5 of 19 residents (#4, #30, #34, #45, and #52) whose MDS assessments were reviewed. This deficient practice had the potential for negative outcomes if residents were not assessed and/or monitored due to inaccurate assessments. Findings include: 1. Resident #4 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with a readmission on [DATE], with multiple diagnoses including congestive heart failure (heart does not pump blood as well as it should) and major depressive disorder. On 11/11/24, Resident #4's PASRR level I documented she had diagnoses of depressive disorders, bipolar disorder, and anxiety disorders. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF583Mar 4, 2022

  Based on observation, resident and staff interview, policy review, and record review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure a) residents' personal information was communicated in a way that protected the confidentiality of the information and the dignity of the residents, and b) residents' physical privacy was maintained during care and services. This was true for 3 of 28 residents (#7, #27, and #52) reviewed for privacy and confidentiality. These deficient practices placed residents at risk psychosocial harm due to embarrassment and loss of control over their personal information and physical privacy. Findings include: 1. […]