2026 Rankings
Best Nursing Homes in Idaho
Top 25 nursing homes in Idaho ranked by CareGrader’s A-F grading system, based on real CMS government inspection data.
How we rank: Facilities are ranked by CareGrader composite score (0-100), which combines CMS health inspections (35%), staffing levels (25%), quality measures (25%), and penalty history (15%). Read our methodology
ST LUKE'S ELMORE LONG TERM CARE
MOUNTAIN HOME, Idaho
BEAR LAKE MEMORIAL SKILLED NURSING FACILITY
MONTPELIER, Idaho
ONEIDA COUNTY HOSPITAL & LONG TERM CARE FACILITY
MALAD, Idaho
BOUNDARY COUNTY NURSING HOME
BONNERS FERRY, Idaho
ASHTON MEMORIAL LIVING CENTER
ASHTON, Idaho
LIFE CARE CENTER OF POST FALLS
POST FALLS, Idaho
LIFE CARE CENTER OF LEWISTON
LEWISTON, Idaho
ADVANCED HEALTH CARE OF COEUR D'ALENE
COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho
PROMONTORY POINT REHABILITATION
AMMON, Idaho
PARKE VIEW REHABILITATION & CARE CENTER
BURLEY, Idaho
PAYETTE HEALTHCARE OF CASCADIA
PAYETTE, Idaho
MOUNTAIN VALLEY OF CASCADIA
KELLOGG, Idaho
ASPEN TRANSITIONAL REHABILITATION
MERIDIAN, Idaho
CLEARWATER HEALTH & REHABILITATION OF CASCADIA
OROFINO, Idaho
OWYHEE HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER
HOMEDALE, Idaho
MCCALL REHABILITATION AND CARE CENTER
MCCALL, Idaho
SYRINGA CHALET NURSING FACILITY
BLACKFOOT, Idaho
IDAHO STATE VETERANS HOME - POCATELLO
POCATELLO, Idaho
LIFE CARE CENTER OF TREASURE VALLEY
BOISE, Idaho
River's Edge Rehabilitation & Living Center
EMMETT, Idaho
LIFE CARE CENTER OF BOISE
BOISE, Idaho
LINCOLN COUNTY CARE CENTER
SHOSHONE, Idaho
COVE OF CASCADIA, THE
BELLEVUE, Idaho
MONTE VISTA HILLS HEALTHCARE CENTER
POCATELLO, Idaho
DISCOVERY REHABILITATION AND LIVING
SALMON, Idaho
About Nursing Homes in Idaho
Idaho has 80 Medicare-certified nursing homes. CareGrader grades every facility from A to F using official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) government data, including surprise health inspections, Payroll-Based Journal staffing audits, quality measures, and enforcement actions.
The average CMS star rating across all nursing homes in Idaho is 3.2 out of 5 stars. There is currently 1 Special Focus Facility in Idaho — nursing homes flagged by CMS for a persistent history of serious quality issues.
The rankings above show the top 25 nursing homes in Idaho by CareGrader composite score. Scores are recalculated monthly when CMS publishes updated datasets. Read our full methodology to understand how grades are calculated.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best nursing home in Idaho?
Based on CareGrader's analysis of CMS government data, ST LUKE'S ELMORE LONG TERM CARE in MOUNTAIN HOME is the highest-rated nursing home in Idaho with a grade of A (score: 95.8/100). Rankings are based on health inspections (35%), staffing (25%), quality measures (25%), and penalty history (15%).
How many nursing homes are in Idaho?
There are 80 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Idaho. CareGrader grades each one from A to F based on CMS health inspection, staffing, quality, and penalty data.
How does CareGrader rank nursing homes in Idaho?
CareGrader assigns A-F grades using a composite score (0-100) that combines four dimensions of CMS government data: health inspections (35% weight), staffing levels from Payroll-Based Journal data (25%), quality measures (25%), and penalty history including fines (15%). Grade A = 90-100 (Excellent), B = 80-89 (Good), C = 70-79 (Average), D = 60-69 (Below Average), F = below 60 (Poor). Data is updated monthly.
What is the average nursing home rating in Idaho?
The average CMS star rating for nursing homes in Idaho is 3.2 out of 5 stars. Use CareGrader to find facilities that score above this average.