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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing

Idaho State Veterans Home - Boise

(208) 780-1600

About Idaho State Veterans Home - Boise

Idaho State Veterans Home in Boise provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation care designed specifically for those who've served. Our team understands the unique needs of veterans, delivering personalized medical support and recovery services in a respectful, supportive environment.

Community at a glance

Capacity

122 residents

Location

Boise, ID

Status

Listed in a public registry

Care & services offered

Skilled Nursing

Contact & location

320 Collins Road, Boise, Idaho 83702

(208) 780-1600

Medicare inspection record

From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov

At its most recent standard inspection, on May 16, 2025, state inspectors cited 12 health deficiencies (the Idaho average is 10.3).

Nurses and nurse aides spend 4 hours 14 minutes with each resident a day, about the same as the Idaho average.

Medicare has not fined Idaho State Veterans Home - Boise in the last three years.

Staffing

MeasureThis home
Nurse and aide time per resident, per day4 hours 14 minutes
Registered nurse time per resident, per day1 hour 13 minutesAbove the Idaho average
Nursing staff who left in the past year45%Below the Idaho average

Inspections

12 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.

May 16, 2025 · Standard inspection · 12 citations

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Infection ControlFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 20, 2025
  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 20, 2025
  • Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)AdministrationFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 20, 2025
  • Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)AdministrationFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 20, 2025
  • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Pharmacy ServiceFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 20, 2025
  • Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)AdministrationFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 20, 2025
  • Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 20, 2025
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 20, 2025
  • Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 20, 2025
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintAlready fixed by Feb 18, 2025
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 20, 2025
  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 20, 2025

Fines and payment denials

No fines or Medicare payment denials in the last three years.

About the home, per Medicare

Ownership
Government - State
Legal business name
Division of Veterans Services
Medicare-certified beds
122
Average residents per day
75
Accepts
Medicare and Medicaid
First certified
September 1, 2007
Inside a hospital
No
Continuing care retirement community
No
Resident or family council
Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas
Yes
CMS Certification Number
135131

Location

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320 Collins RoadBoise, ID 83702

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Questions about Idaho State Veterans Home - Boise

How did Idaho State Veterans Home - Boise do on its last inspection?+

State inspectors visited on May 16, 2025 and cited 12 health deficiencies, 12 of them from complaint investigations. The Idaho average is 10.3.

How much nursing care does each resident get at Idaho State Veterans Home - Boise?+

Nurses and aides spend 4 hours 14 minutes with each resident per day, including 1 hour 13 minutes from registered nurses. 45% of nursing staff left over the past year.

Has Idaho State Veterans Home - Boise been fined by Medicare?+

Medicare's records show no fines against Idaho State Veterans Home - Boise in the last three years.

Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+

Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.

How much does a nursing home cost?+

A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.

What is the CMS star rating?+

Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.

Senior living in Boise Skilled Nursing in Idaho Skilled Nursing guide Information last updated October 2026