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Life Care Center of Post Falls

460 North Garden Plaza Court, Post Falls, ID 83854

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Life Care Center of Post Falls is a nursing home in Post Falls, Idaho. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

At a glance

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

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CMS flags

CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of October 28, 2026

    • Star rating

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

  2. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

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

  3. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

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

  4. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

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

  5. Health inspection on August 14, 2025

    5 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0554. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 8, 2025.

    • 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 September 8, 2025.

    • Citation F0726. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 8, 2025.

    • Citation F0760. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 8, 2025.

    • 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 8, 2025.

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  6. Fire safety inspection on August 14, 2025

    3 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • 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 December 31, 2025.

    • Citation K0321. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 20, 2026.

    • Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 31, 2025.

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  7. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

  8. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

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

  9. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

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

  10. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  11. CMS update of August 29, 2024

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

    • Special Focus Facility

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

  12. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  13. Health inspection on July 5, 2024

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0727. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 22, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for F0727 2 times since 2023.

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  14. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

  15. CMS update of February 29, 2024

    • Special Focus Facility

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

  16. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • 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 1 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

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

  17. Health inspection on March 24, 2023

    6 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • 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 April 27, 2023.

    • 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 April 27, 2023.

    • Citation F0687. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate foot care.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 27, 2023.

    • Citation F0727. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 27, 2023.

    • 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 April 27, 2023.

    • Citation F0886. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 27, 2023.

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CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(208) 777-0318
Last standard health inspection
August 14, 2025 (1 year ago)
Certified beds
120
Residents per day, on average
84.8
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal business name
Post Falls Medical Investors LLC
Chain
Life Care Centers of America
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Idaho average (12 vs 27).

Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

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  • BUTNER, NANCYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/16/2018
  • FLETCHER, TODDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/13/2024
  • MARTIN, RASALIEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/26/2023
  • MEZA, MICHAELOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/01/2020
  • PALUMBO, BENJAMINOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/30/2024
  • PRESTON, AUBREYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/13/2024
  • ZIEGLER, JAMESOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/13/2024

Questions

When was Life Care Center of Post Falls last inspected?

CMS lists August 14, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Life Care Center of Post Falls have?

CMS lists 12 health citations since March 24, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Life Care Center of Post Falls been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Life Care Center of Post Falls?

Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.

Is Life Care Center of Post Falls a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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