Idaho State Veterans Home - Lewiston

Nursing Home · Lewiston, ID

CMS overall rating 5/5 Government - State

CMS certification number135133

Contact & location

821 21st Avenue
Lewiston, ID 83501
Nez Perce County
Phone
(208) 750-3600
ZIP code
83501 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
66
Residents per day
48.8 (74% occupied)
Ownership
Government - State
Legal name
Division of Veterans Services
Medicare certified since
December 1, 2007
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.1
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.7
Staffing★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.1
Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 4.1
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5
Short-stay qualityNot rated

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
4.72 (state 4.04 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
1.60 (state 0.86 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.31 (state 0.74 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.81 (state 2.44 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
4.06 (state 3.49 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
26.9 (state 50.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
6.3 (state 40.9 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
July 17, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
3.0 (state 10.2 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
15 health · 7 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-07-17 Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
F0640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-08-15
2025-07-17 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-08-15
2025-07-17 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-08-15
2024-06-28 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2024-07-15
2024-06-28 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-07-15
2024-06-28 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-07-15
2019-04-26 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 L
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2019-05-31
2019-04-26 Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-05-31
2019-04-26 Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-05-31
2019-04-26 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-05-31
2019-04-26 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-05-31
2019-04-26 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-07-25
2019-04-26 Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
F0700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-05-31
2019-04-26 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-05-31
2019-04-26 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-05-31

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

1 penalty in the last three years, including $186,850 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2024-06-28Fine$186,850

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
High, Mark (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
High, Mark (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Idaho State Veterans Home - Lewiston?

Idaho State Veterans Home - Lewiston has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Idaho.

How many beds does Idaho State Veterans Home - Lewiston have?

It has 66 certified beds and cares for about 49 residents per day.

Has Idaho State Veterans Home - Lewiston been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $186,850 in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Idaho State Veterans Home - Lewiston?

(208) 750-3600. The facility is located at 821 21st Avenue, Lewiston, ID 83501.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.