IDAHO STATE VETERANS HOME - BOISE

Idaho State Veterans Home - Boise is a state government-operated skilled nursing facility located at 320 Collins Road in Boise, Idaho. The facility holds 122 certified beds and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. As a state-owned veterans home, it operates under the jurisdiction of the Idaho Division of Veterans Services and serves eligible veterans residing in the region. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities across four categories: overall, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Idaho State Veterans Home - Boise holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating is 1 out of 5 stars, indicating a higher number or severity of deficiencies identified during state inspections relative to other facilities. The staffing rating is 5 out of 5 stars, the highest possible score, reflecting favorable nurse-to-resident staffing levels as reported to CMS. The quality measure rating is 3 out of 5 stars, which aligns with the national average and reflects clinical outcome data such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, and pressure ulcers among residents. The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, meaning it accepts residents whose care may be funded through either federal program. As a state veterans home, it may also accept payment through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Aid and Attendance benefit or other VA-administered programs. Individuals seeking admission should contact the facility directly at (208) 780-1600 to confirm current payment options and eligibility requirements. When compared to national averages, Idaho State Veterans Home - Boise presents a mixed profile. Its staffing rating of 5 stars stands well above the national average, suggesting a relatively high level of direct care personnel available to residents. However, its overall rating of 2 stars and health inspection rating of 1 star both fall below national norms, indicating areas of concern identified through the formal inspection process. The quality measure rating of 3 stars is on par with the national average. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review the full CMS inspection report, available through the Medicare Care Compare tool, for detailed information about specific deficiencies or citations recorded during past surveys.