Lincoln County Care Center

511 East Fourth Street, Shoshone, ID 83352 · (208) 886-2228
For profit - Limited Liability company · 36 certified beds

Lincoln County Care Center has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2026, found 13 citations (the Idaho average is 10.3). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.

Medicare ratings

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Most recent health inspection

The standard health inspection on April 15, 2026 found 13 citations. What an inspection citation means

• 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.April 15, 2026 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• 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.April 15, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
• Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.April 15, 2026 · F0552 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.April 15, 2026 · F0554 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.April 15, 2026 · F0558 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.April 15, 2026 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.April 15, 2026 · F0644 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedApril 15, 2026 · F0655 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.April 15, 2026 · F0698 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Post nurse staffing information every day.April 15, 2026 · F0732 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.April 15, 2026 · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.April 15, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.April 15, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few

Complaint inspections, last three years

Inspections after complaints found 10 citations.

• Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedApril 16, 2025 · F0655 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.April 16, 2025 · F0661 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.April 16, 2025 · F0680 · 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.April 16, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Post nurse staffing information every day.April 16, 2025 · F0732 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.April 16, 2025 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.April 16, 2025 · F0757 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• 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.April 16, 2025 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.April 16, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.April 16, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few

Fines and payment denials

No fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Nurse staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.

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