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Life Care Center of Boise

808 NORTH CURTIS ROAD, BOISE, ID, 83706
(208) 376-5273
153 licensed beds

CMS rates Life Care Center of Boise 5 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 43 citations across 7 inspections in the last three years, with no federal fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

★★★★★5/5CMS Five-Star overall4/5 health inspections3/5 staffing5/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Bed capacity
153
CMS facility ID
135038
Care type
Nursing home
County
Ada
Facility name
Life Care Center of Boise
Street address
808 NORTH CURTIS ROAD
City / state / ZIP
Boise, ID 83706
Phone
(208) 376-5273
Website

Life Care Center of Boise is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Boise, Idaho. It is licensed for 153 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.

It is listed as part of Life Care Centers of America, a group of 194 facilities on this site.

Federal inspectors have cited Life Care Center of Boise 43 times across 7 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 November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company
Life Care Centers of America
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Butner, Nancy
Governing body · Operational control — since 2003
Cross, Cindy
Officer — since 2016
Fletcher, Todd
Director · Operational control — since 2021
Henry, Terry
Officer — since 2015
Lay, Lisa
Operational control — since 2017
Life Care Centers of America, Inc.
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2012
Mason, Rebekka
Governing body · Operational control — since 2023
Moorhouse, Aaron
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2016
Preston, Aubrey
Operational control — since 2024
Preston, Forrest
Indirect owner · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2012
Schulkins, John
Governing body · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2020
Swanker, Richard
Operational control — since 2022
Thurmond, Joan
Officer — since 2016
Ziegler, James
Operational control — since 2015

Regulatory standing

Federal court records
20 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)
Licensed / certified since
1967-07-15
CMS overall rating
5 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
3 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
None on record
Last standard inspection
2025-07-17
Nurse staffing
4.0 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$443 per day (≈ $13,470/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
82% Medicaid · 3% Medicare · 16% private/other
Occupancy
36% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
2% below the ID median of $452/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
153
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
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 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.
Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

CleanNo food-safety or dietary citations in the last three years of federal inspections.
2025-07-17Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0554
D · No harm found
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2025-08-15
F-0690
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2025-08-15
F-0825
D · No harm found
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected 2025-08-15
2021-12-03Health inspection8 citations
F-0554
D · No harm found
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2022-02-02
F-0578
E · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected 2022-02-02
F-0580
D · No harm found
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2022-02-02
F-0585
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected 2022-02-02
F-0600
G · Actual harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2022-02-02
F-0610
D · No harm found
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2022-02-02
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2022-02-02
F-0689
G · Actual harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2022-02-02
3 earlier / fire-safety inspections (32 citations)
2020-02-21Health inspection11 citations
F-0578
E · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected 2020-04-02
F-0584
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2020-04-02
F-0656
D · 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 2020-04-02
F-0657
E · 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 2020-04-02
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2020-04-02
F-0757
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2020-04-02
F-0758
E · No harm found
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 2020-04-02
F-0761
E · 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 2020-04-02
F-0791
D · No harm found
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected 2020-04-02
F-0880
F · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2020-04-02
F-0883
D · No harm found
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2020-04-02
2020-02-21Fire-safety inspection7 citations
K-0223
D · No harm found
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2019-06-07
K-0232
F · No harm found
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
Corrected 2019-06-28
K-0291
F · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2019-06-28
K-0324
D · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2019-06-28
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2019-06-28
K-0914
F · No harm found
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2019-06-28
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2019-06-28
2018-10-26Fire-safety inspection14 citations
E-0004
D · No harm found
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2018-07-18
E-0006
F · No harm found
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Corrected 2018-07-18
E-0026
E · No harm found
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
Corrected 2018-07-18
E-0030
F · No harm found
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Corrected 2018-07-18
E-0036
F · No harm found
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Corrected 2018-07-18
E-0037
F · No harm found
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2018-07-18
E-0039
F · No harm found
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2018-07-18
K-0100
F · No harm found
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2018-07-18
K-0161
D · No harm found
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2018-07-18
K-0291
F · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2018-07-18
K-0293
F · No harm found
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2018-07-18
K-0923
E · No harm found
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2018-07-18
K-0926
E · No harm found
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Corrected 2018-07-18
K-0927
E · No harm found
Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
Corrected 2018-07-18
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 135038.
How it compares in Idaho.
Inspection citations, 3 years
43
More than 63% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 38
Federal fines, 3 years
$0
No federal fines on record
State median: $0
Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day
4.0
Higher than 67% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 3.8
Nursing staff turnover, annual
49%
Higher than 41% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 51%

Resident outcomes

On 19 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the Idaho average on 10 and worse on 4. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased7.9%15.4%13.5%Better than state
Lose too much weight6.6%5.1%5.1%Worse than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.0%1.0%0.7%Better than state
With a urinary tract infection1.5%2.0%1.5%Better than state
Have depressive symptoms2.5%15.7%13.5%Better than state
Were physically restrained0.0%0.0%0.1%Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury4.3%3.1%3.2%Worse than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine98.6%97.8%93.7%Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened7.0%15.8%12.7%Better than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication16.4%16.4%19.5%Near state average
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine96.6%96.2%95.3%Near state average
With pressure ulcers0.6%3.4%4.5%Better than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence22.6%21.2%18.3%Near state average
Received an antipsychotic medication22.6%20.3%15.4%Worse than state
Short-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine95.2%91.8%82.3%Near state average
Newly received an antipsychotic medication1.1%1.7%1.5%Better than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine93.9%85.4%80.1%Better than state
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission10.3%17.3%23.4%Better than state
Had an outpatient emergency department visit14.1%11.9%11.8%Worse than state
Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

  • F-0554 2 inspections. Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
  • F-0578 2 inspections. Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
  • K-0291 2 inspections. Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in Idaho

  • Licensing: Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Residential Assisted Living Facilities Program (Licensing and Certification)
  • File a complaint: 208-364-1962 · Online
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 877-471-2777. A free advocate for residents and families.
  • Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

  • Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center, about 0.2 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
  • Boise Va Medical Center, about 2.8 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
  • St Luke's Regional Medical Center, about 2.9 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

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What people say on Google.
4.3175 ratings on Google
★★★★★Shannon Carey · 2026-07-29 · via Google

“Older building, but when you step inside, you can see the magic that the Life Care Center of Boise team brings to their residents in the care they provide from the moment they arrive until some residents graduate out of there! What a wonderful place for healing, the staff truly make the place feel special. I know where I’m sending my friends and family if they need rehab or long term care! Go LCCB…”

★★★★★Tom Rudin · 2026-07-13 · via Google

“This review is of Leann, the Director of Physical Therapy at Life Care Center. I watched her calmly, patiently, and carefully work with my mom when she was resisting the requirement to take a therapy session this afternoon (because she was in pain). Leann took the time to guide my mom into coming to her own conclusion that the therapy was the best thing for her. Leann's calm demeanor, her expla…”

★★★★J M · 2026-03-08 · via Google

“Only been to your facility once since my mom moved there 11/2025. Initial impression was good and that assessment was confirmed with my visits past 2 days. We all enjoyed Heritage Bible Church service Saturday afternoon. Mom seems happier and more at ease since her move.”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google
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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Civil & criminal lawsuits

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Federal dockets
CDC infection data
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CMS Nursing Home Compare
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Last verified 2026-11-06
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Google Business Profile
Photos, reviews & hours
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