Lincoln County Care Center
511 East Fourth Street, Shoshone, ID 83352
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
Resident & Family Councils Active
Active councils indicate resident empowerment and facility transparency.
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Care Quality Indicators
Lower is better
Lower is better
How Lincoln County Care Center Compares
Lincoln County Care Center is a 36-bed for-profit nursing facility in Shoshone, 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, rated 4 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (0.0%) is below the Idaho average of 3.3%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 36 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 76% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Idaho average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 18.8% — better than the Idaho average of 20.1%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.0% — worse than the Idaho average of 2.8%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.0% — better than the Idaho average of 3.3% (100% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Idaho averages across 80 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Lincoln County Care Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Lincoln County Care Center with other nursing homes in Shoshone.
What keeps Lincoln County Care Center's quality measures rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help Lincoln County Care Center keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 0.0% here versus 3.3% across Idaho. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Lincoln County Care Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Lincoln County Care Center?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Shoshone
Shoshone sits in Lincoln County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.3% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Idaho as a whole (15.8% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 711 (13.3%)
- Median age
- 35.8 years
- Median household income
- $52,363
- Median home value
- $152,500
Demographics for Lincoln County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Shoshone.
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