Life Care Center of Idaho Falls
2725 East 17th Street, Idaho Falls, ID 83406
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Life Care Center of Idaho Falls Compares
Life Care Center of Idaho Falls is a 109-bed for-profit nursing facility in Idaho Falls, Idaho. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Idaho average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (1.3%) is below the Idaho average of 3.2%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 109 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 66% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Idaho Falls, the local average is 1.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. Idaho average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 14.1% — better than the Idaho average of 20.1% (30% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 1.8% — better than the Idaho average of 3.0% (39% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.3% — better than the Idaho average of 3.2% (61% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 15.4% — better than the Idaho average of 18.0%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against Idaho averages across 80 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Life Care Center of Idaho Falls
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Life Care Center of Idaho Falls with other nursing homes in Idaho Falls.
How is Life Care Center of Idaho Falls addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help Life Care Center of Idaho Falls keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 14.1% here versus 20.1% across Idaho. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Life Care Center of Idaho Falls keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.8% here versus 3.0% across Idaho. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Life Care Center of Idaho Falls's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 66% occupancy across 109 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 Life Care Center of Idaho Falls?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Life Care Center of Idaho Falls's rating advantage in Idaho Falls?
Its 3-star overall rating is above the local average of 1.7 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Idaho Falls
Idaho Falls sits in Bonneville County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.1% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Idaho as a whole (15.8% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 15,367 (13.1%)
- Median age
- 33.0 years
- Median household income
- $61,435
- Median home value
- $202,100
Demographics for Bonneville County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Idaho Falls.
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