IDAHO STATE VETERANS HOME - LEWISTON

Idaho State Veterans Home - Lewiston is a state government-operated skilled nursing facility located at 821 21st Avenue in Lewiston, Idaho (ZIP code 83501), within Nez Perce County. The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid and maintains 66 certified beds. As a state-owned veterans home, it is specifically designed to serve eligible veterans and their dependents in the region. The facility holds an overall CMS Five-Star Quality Rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. This composite rating is derived from three component domains. The health inspection rating stands at 4 out of 5 stars, reflecting the outcomes of standard annual inspections and any complaint investigations conducted by state surveyors. The staffing rating is 5 out of 5 stars, indicating staffing levels, including registered nurse hours per resident per day, that compare favorably to national benchmarks. The quality measure rating is 4 out of 5 stars, based on clinical data reported for residents across a range of standardized health outcome indicators, such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, pressure ulcers, and other tracked conditions. Idaho State Veterans Home - Lewiston is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment. As a state-operated veterans facility, residents may also be eligible for benefits through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, depending on individual eligibility status. Families and prospective residents are encouraged to contact the facility directly at (208) 750-3600 to discuss specific payment arrangements, eligibility requirements, and available services. Private pay options may also be available. When compared against national averages for skilled nursing facilities, Idaho State Veterans Home - Lewiston performs above average across all four CMS rating categories. The national overall average sits at 3.0 stars. With an overall rating of 5 stars, a staffing rating of 5 stars, and health inspection and quality measure ratings of 4 stars each, this facility ranks among the higher-performing nursing homes in the country based on CMS data. These ratings are updated periodically by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and reflect data collected through inspections, staffing records, and clinical quality reporting. Ratings are intended as one reference point among several when evaluating long-term care options.