Idaho State Veterans Home - Lewiston
821 21st Avenue, Lewiston, ID 83501 · (208) 750-3600
Government - State · 66 certified beds
Idaho State Veterans Home - Lewiston has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in July 2025, found 3 citations (the Idaho average is 10.3). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $186,850 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
How to read a nursing home's star ratings
Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on July 17, 2025 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.July 17, 2025 · F0640 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.July 17, 2025 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.July 17, 2025 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.June 28, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.June 28, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.June 28, 2024 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $186,850June 28, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Idaho average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.72 | 4.04 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.60 | 0.86 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.31 | 0.74 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.81 | 2.44 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 26.9% | 50.3% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - State |
| Certified beds | 66 |
| Average residents per day | 48.8 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
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- Cascadia of Lewiston Lewiston · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Lewiston Transitional Care of Cascadia Lewiston · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Orchard View Post Acute Lewiston · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Royal Plaza Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia Lewiston · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Idaho State Veterans Home - Lewiston on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.