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Idaho State Veterans Home - Boise

320 COLLINS ROAD, BOISE, ID, 83702
(208) 780-1600
veterans.idaho.gov/veterans-homes/boise-veterans-home
122 licensed beds
★★★★★2/5CMS Five-Star overall1/5 health inspections5/5 staffing3/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity
122
CMS facility ID
135131
Care type
Nursing home
County
Ada
Facility name
Idaho State Veterans Home - Boise
Street address
320 COLLINS ROAD
City / state / ZIP
Boise, ID 83702
Phone
(208) 780-1600
Website
veterans.idaho.gov/veterans-homes/boise-veterans-home

About this facility — Idaho State Veterans Home - Boise

Idaho State Veterans Home - Boise is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Boise, Idaho. It is licensed for 122 beds — well above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Idaho (70 beds).

It is one of 50 senior care facilities in Boise and 80 skilled nursing facilities across Idaho. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Idaho State Veterans Home - Boise 29 times across 8 inspections in the last three years; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Ownership type
Government - State

Registered owners & officers

Division of Veterans Services
Direct owner · Operational control — 100% stake — since 2000
Holloway, Ricky
Managing employee — since 2016

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since
2007-09-01
CMS overall rating
2 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
12 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
None on record
Last standard inspection
2025-05-16
Nurse staffing
4.2 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2024 cost report)

Average billed charges
$545 per day (≈ $16,570/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
39% Medicaid · 1% Medicare · 60% private/other
Occupancy
50% (fiscal year 2024)
Vs. state median
21% above the ID median of $452/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
122
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

CleanNo food-safety or dietary citations in the last three years of federal inspections.
2025-05-16Health inspectionComplaint-triggered12 citations
F-0600
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-02-18
F-0641
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-06-20
F-0644
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2025-06-20
F-0657
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-06-20
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-06-20
F-0697
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-06-20
F-0760
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2025-06-20
F-0839
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.
Corrected 2025-06-20
F-0865
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected 2025-06-20
F-0880
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-06-20
F-0883
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2025-06-20
F-0940
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Corrected 2025-06-20
2021-12-03Health inspection3 citations
F-0657
D · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2022-01-07
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2022-01-07
F-0761
D · No harm found
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2022-01-07
2 earlier / fire-safety inspections (14 citations)
2018-11-09Health inspection12 citations
F-0552
E · No harm found
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected 2019-01-14
F-0559
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Corrected 2019-01-14
F-0605
G · Actual harm
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected 2019-01-14
F-0607
D · No harm found
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2019-01-14
F-0609
D · No harm found
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2019-01-14
F-0644
D · No harm found
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2019-01-14
F-0656
E · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2019-01-14
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2019-01-14
F-0688
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2019-01-14
F-0725
E · No harm found
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2019-01-14
F-0758
G · Actual harm
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2019-01-14
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2019-01-14
2018-11-09Fire-safety inspection2 citations
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2018-03-27
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2018-03-27
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 135131.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.
4.721 ratings on Google
★★★★★Cable Amsden · 2015-12-18 · via Google

“The most dedicated and caring staff anywhere! I would have my family in the vets home in a heart beat. The facility is clean, well kept. The food is excellent for the volume and complex diets of some residents. Amazing social work program, credit to Oni and the entire team. The activities department is dog crap though. With the amount of full time staff dedicated to activities, there is MAJOR room…”

★★★★Brian Scott · 2015-02-04 · via Google

“Not a bad place, lives under the shadow of the federal side of the Hospital. However, after nearly 2 years here Some things bug me. I pay 1375.00 to live here with little privet time unless I take off for the day, it a safe place to live. Give me my med set back, I do not like living hostage via med time 4 times a day! I have no controlled meds. So just put them in a med set and this time I wi…”

★★★★★Josiah Dahlstrom · 2020-02-13 · via Google

“Great staff and a friendly environment. I helped a friend with placement and he has been thrilled at the service. Thank you for giving back to our veterans.”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google

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CMS Nursing Home Compare
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Last verified 2026-08-31
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