Idaho State Veterans Home - Lewiston

Inspection record

In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 15 problems at Idaho State Veterans Home - Lewiston. 2 findings involved harm to a resident, including 2 that put residents in immediate danger. 3 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.

In the last three years Medicare fined this home once, a total of $186,850.

Findings from the most recent inspection cycle

• Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

  Inspected July 2025. Corrected by August 15, 2025.

• Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

  Inspected July 2025. Corrected by August 15, 2025.

• Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Rights

  Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

  Inspected July 2025. Corrected by August 15, 2025.

A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Deficiencies and Penalties files, updated monthly. See the full record on Medicare Care Compare.