Nursing homes in Sandpoint, ID
Sandpoint, ID has 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes. None has a 5-star overall rating, and 1 has been fined in the last three years.
Medicare data updated October 2026. Sorted by Medicare's overall rating.
| Nursing home | Overall rating | Health inspections | Staffing | Quality measures | Beds | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Care Center of Sandpoint1125 North Division Avenue · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | 124 | None |
| Valley Vista Care Center of Sandpoint220 South Division Ave · Non profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | 73 | 1 ($40,918) |
How to read the ratings. Medicare's overall rating starts from the health inspection rating, which compares each home with others in Idaho, then moves up or down a star for very high or very low staffing and quality measure ratings. Ratings are one source among several: Medicare suggests visiting too. How to read a nursing home's star ratings
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Recent inspection problems in Sandpoint
Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.July 25, 2025 · Life Care Center of Sandpoint · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.July 25, 2025 · Life Care Center of Sandpoint · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.July 25, 2025 · Life Care Center of Sandpoint · F0883 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.July 25, 2025 · Life Care Center of Sandpoint · F0887 · 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 25, 2025 · Life Care Center of Sandpoint · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.July 25, 2025 · Life Care Center of Sandpoint · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.July 25, 2025 · Life Care Center of Sandpoint · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesJuly 25, 2025 · Life Care Center of Sandpoint · F0645 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.July 25, 2025 · Life Care Center of Sandpoint · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.July 25, 2025 · Life Care Center of Sandpoint · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
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Questions about nursing homes in Sandpoint
Which nursing home in Sandpoint has the highest Medicare rating?
Life Care Center of Sandpoint has the highest overall rating in Sandpoint: 3 stars out of 5.
How many nursing homes in Sandpoint have been fined?
1 of the 2 have been fined in the last three years, $40,918 in all. The most was $40,918, at Valley Vista Care Center of Sandpoint.
Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Sandpoint?
No. None of the 2 is a Special Focus Facility or carries Medicare's abuse icon.
Which nursing home in Sandpoint is the largest?
Life Care Center of Sandpoint, with 124 certified beds.
Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.