LIFE CARE CENTER OF POST FALLS

Life Care Center of Post Falls is a skilled nursing facility located at 460 North Garden Plaza Court in Post Falls, Idaho (ZIP 83854), within Kootenai County. The facility operates 120 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities across four categories: overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Life Care Center of Post Falls holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating is 5 out of 5, reflecting the outcomes of standard onsite inspections conducted by state surveyors. The staffing rating is 3 out of 5, indicating performance at or near the national average in terms of nurse and aide staffing levels relative to resident census. The quality measure rating is 4 out of 5, based on clinical data reported for residents across a set of standard care indicators. Life Care Center of Post Falls accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, making it accessible to a broad range of residents. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing stays following a qualifying hospital admission, subject to applicable conditions and time limits. Medicaid coverage for long-term care is subject to state eligibility criteria. Prospective residents and their families are advised to contact the facility directly at (208) 777-0318 to verify current bed availability, accepted insurance plans, and any private-pay arrangements. When compared against national benchmarks, Life Care Center of Post Falls presents a mixed but generally favorable profile. Its overall rating of 5 stars and health inspection rating of 5 stars both exceed the national average of 3.0 stars, indicating stronger-than-average performance in those categories as measured by CMS. The quality measure rating of 4 stars is also above the national average. The staffing rating of 3 stars aligns with the national average. CMS star ratings are updated periodically and are based on data submitted by facilities and gathered through state inspection processes. These ratings represent one reference point among several that may be considered when evaluating a skilled nursing facility.