Best Nursing Homes in Idaho (2026 Rankings)

Top 20 facilities ranked by CMS star rating, staffing, and quality measures

80 total facilities19 five-star ratedAvg rating: 3.1 / 5

Top 20 Nursing Homes in Idaho

1
ST LUKE'S ELMORE LONG TERM CARE
MOUNTAIN HOME, 38 beds
5/5
2
BOUNDARY COUNTY NURSING HOME
BONNERS FERRY, 20 beds
5/5
3
SYRINGA CHALET NURSING FACILITY
BLACKFOOT, 42 beds
5/5
4
PROMONTORY POINT REHABILITATION
AMMON, 50 beds
5/5
5
ONEIDA COUNTY HOSPITAL & LONG TERM CARE FACILITY
MALAD, 33 beds
5/5
6
ADVANCED HEALTH CARE OF COEUR D'ALENE
COEUR D'ALENE, 34 beds
5/5
7
IDAHO STATE VETERANS HOME - LEWISTON
LEWISTON, 66 beds
5/5
8
LIFE CARE CENTER OF POST FALLS
POST FALLS, 120 beds
5/5
9
BEAR LAKE MEMORIAL SKILLED NURSING FACILITY
MONTPELIER, 36 beds
5/5
10
ASHTON MEMORIAL LIVING CENTER
ASHTON, 38 beds
5/5
11
PARKE VIEW REHABILITATION & CARE CENTER
BURLEY, 86 beds
5/5
12
MONTE VISTA HILLS HEALTHCARE CENTER
POCATELLO, 113 beds
5/5
13
PAYETTE HEALTHCARE OF CASCADIA
PAYETTE, 80 beds
5/5
14
LIFE CARE CENTER OF LEWISTON
LEWISTON, 121 beds
5/5
15
TWIN FALLS TRANSITIONAL CARE OF CASCADIA
TWIN FALLS, 116 beds
5/5
16
LIFE CARE CENTER OF BOISE
BOISE, 153 beds
5/5
17
LINCOLN COUNTY CARE CENTER
SHOSHONE, 36 beds
5/5
18
CLEARWATER HEALTH & REHABILITATION OF CASCADIA
OROFINO, 60 beds
5/5
19
MCCALL REHABILITATION AND CARE CENTER
MCCALL, 65 beds
5/5
20
IDAHO STATE VETERANS HOME - POCATELLO
POCATELLO, 66 beds
4/5

Rankings based on CMS Overall Star Rating. Ties broken by staffing hours then quality rating. Data updated 2026.

Nursing Home Costs in Idaho

$285/day
Private Room (daily)
$8,668/mo
Private Room (monthly)
$260/day
Semi-Private (daily)
$7,900/mo
Semi-Private (monthly)
$182/day
Medicaid Rate (approx)

Source: CareScout/Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2025. Private-pay rates shown.

Inspection Summary for Idaho

80
Total Inspections
2,056
Total Deficiencies
25.7
Avg Deficiencies / Facility
50.0%
Infection Control Issues

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best nursing home in Idaho?

Based on CMS data, ST LUKE'S ELMORE LONG TERM CARE in MOUNTAIN HOME ranks first with an overall rating of 5/5 stars. The top-rated facilities in Idaho are listed above, sorted by CMS star rating and supplementary quality measures.

How much do nursing homes cost in Idaho?

The average cost of a nursing home in Idaho is $285/day for a private room ($8,668/month). Semi-private rooms average $260/day. Medicaid reimburses approximately $182/day for eligible residents.

How are these rankings determined?

Rankings use the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Overall Star Rating as the primary criterion. Ties are broken by total nurse staffing hours per resident day, then by quality measure ratings. All data is sourced from the CMS Nursing Home Care Compare dataset.

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