Idaho State Veterans Home - Lewiston

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 1 of 5.

CMS lists this as a standard 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 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 June 1, 2026.

• Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  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 October 1, 2026.

• Citation F0804. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 1, 2026.

• Citation F0578. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 1, 2026.

• Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 1, 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 October 1, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0609 2 times since 2024.

• Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 1, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0641 2 times since 2025.

• Citation F0645. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 1, 2026.

• Citation F0646. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 1, 2026.

• Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 1, 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 October 1, 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 October 1, 2026.

• Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 1, 2026.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0291. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 4, 2026.

• 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 September 4, 2026.

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CMS fine of $19,432 on September 3, 2026.

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• Star rating

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

• Star rating

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

• Star rating

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

• Special Focus Facility

  CMS no longer lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.

• Special Focus Facility

  CMS now lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.

• Star rating

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

• Special Focus Facility

  CMS no longer lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.

• CMS abuse icon

  CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0640. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 15, 2025.

• Citation F0641. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 15, 2025.

• Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 15, 2025.

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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 October 24, 2025.

• Citation E0039. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 24, 2025.

• Citation K0521. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 24, 2025.

• Citation K0345. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 24, 2025.

• Citation K0908. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure gas and vacuum systems are inspected and tested as part of a maintenance program.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 24, 2025.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

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

• Star rating

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

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from June 28, 2024 from $287,460 to $186,849.

• Star rating

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

• CMS abuse icon

  CMS added its abuse icon to this home.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 4 of 5.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

5 of 80 Idaho homes (6%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2024.

• Citation F0600. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, 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 July 15, 2024.

• 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 July 15, 2024.

• Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 15, 2024.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0907. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure medical gas and vacuum systems have documented maintenance programs.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2023.

• Citation K0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2023.

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CMS fine of $186,850 on June 28, 2024.

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• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to not rated by CMS.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• Star rating

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

• Star rating

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