Idaho State Veterans Home - Post Falls
590 S Pleasant View Rd, Post Falls, ID 83854 · (208) 415-3430
Government - State · 64 certified beds
Abuse icon Medicare's Care Compare says: “This nursing home has been cited for abuse.” Medicare marks homes recently cited for harm or potential harm from abuse or neglect, and caps their health inspection rating at 2 stars.
Idaho State Veterans Home - Post Falls has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in August 2025, found 10 citations, 1 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the Idaho average is 10.3). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $36,855 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. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below 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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on August 1, 2025 found 10 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.August 1, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.August 1, 2025 · F0882 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- 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.August 1, 2025 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.August 1, 2025 · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.August 1, 2025 · F0554 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.August 1, 2025 · F0604 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.August 1, 2025 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.August 1, 2025 · F0688 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.August 1, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.August 1, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 5 citations.
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.November 11, 2025 · F0686 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate foot care.November 11, 2025 · F0687 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.August 1, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.August 16, 2024 · F0558 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.August 16, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $17,342November 11, 2025
- Fine of $19,513August 1, 2025
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 | 4.27 | 4.04 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.39 | 0.86 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.39 | 0.74 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.49 | 2.44 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 69.8% | 50.3% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - State |
| Certified beds | 64 |
| Average residents per day | 60.6 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Life Care Center of Post Falls Post Falls · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Advanced Health Care of Coeur d'Alene Coeur d'Alene · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Ironwood Rehabilitation and Care Center Coeur d'Alene · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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