Idaho State Veterans Home - Boise
320 Collins Road, Boise, ID 83702
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Idaho State Veterans Home - Boise Compares
Idaho State Veterans Home - Boise is a 122-bed government-owned nursing facility in Boise, Idaho. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Idaho average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (6.2%) is above the Idaho average of 3.2% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 122 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 62% occupied.
Among the 10 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Boise, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.9 stars.
By the numbers vs. Idaho average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 24.0% — worse than the Idaho average of 20.1%.
- Falls with major injury: 4.6% — worse than the Idaho average of 3.0% (56% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.2% — worse than the Idaho average of 3.2% (91% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against Idaho averages across 80 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Idaho State Veterans Home - Boise
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Idaho State Veterans Home - Boise with other nursing homes in Boise.
How is Idaho State Veterans Home - Boise addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Idaho State Veterans Home - Boise doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 24.0% here versus 20.1% across Idaho. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Idaho State Veterans Home - Boise doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.6% here versus 3.0% across Idaho. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Idaho State Veterans Home - Boise's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 62% occupancy across 122 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Idaho State Veterans Home - Boise?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Idaho State Veterans Home - Boise lag behind other Boise options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.9 stars across 10 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Boise
Boise sits in Ada County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.5% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Idaho as a whole (15.8% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 67,892 (14.5%)
- Median age
- 37.2 years
- Median household income
- $69,952
- Median home value
- $298,600
Demographics for Ada County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Boise.
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