Idaho State Veterans Home - Boise

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  CMS added its abuse icon to this home.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

5 of 80 Idaho homes (6%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2026.

• Citation F0600. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 24, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0600 2 times since 2025.

• Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 24, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2021.

• Citation F0552. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 24, 2026.

• Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 24, 2026.

• Citation F0604. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 24, 2026.

• Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 24, 2026.

• Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 24, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0657 3 times since 2021.

• Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 24, 2026.

• Citation F0757. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 24, 2026.

• Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 24, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0761 2 times since 2021.

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• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0641. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2025.

• Citation F0760. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2025.

• Citation F0839. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2025.

• Citation F0865. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2025.

• Citation F0880. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2025.

• Citation F0940. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2025.

• Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 18, 2025.

• Citation F0644. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2025.

• Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2025.

• Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2025.

• Citation F0697. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2025.

• Citation F0883. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2025.

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• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 7, 2022.

• Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 7, 2022.

• Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 7, 2022.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 2018.

• Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 27, 2018.

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