B80

LIFE CARE CENTER OF SANDPOINT

Grade B 80/100 composite score

For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
2/5
Health Insp.
2/5
Quality
4/5
Staffing
4/5
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

124

Ownership

For profit - Limited Liability company

Total Fines

None

Last Survey

N/A

1125 NORTH DIVISION AVENUE, SANDPOINT, ID 83864
2082659299

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Staffing Hours & Turnover

Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)

RN
0.74h
LPN
1.25h
CNA
2.21h
Total
4.21h
Facility
State Average

Turnover Rates

RN Turnover
N/A
Total Nurse Turnover
N/A
Admin Turnover
N/A

Ownership

PRESTON, FORREST

Individual5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Jun 1995

99%

DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INC

OrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jan 2017

LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.

OrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jan 1998

SANDPOINT MEDICAL INVESTORS LLC

OrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jan 1998

BUTNER, NANCY

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Sep 2018

FLETCHER, TODD

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Dec 2024

MEZA, MICHAEL

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Nov 2022

ORCUTT, LORI

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince May 2022

PRESTON, AUBREY

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Dec 2024

STIDMAN, CRYSTAL

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jan 2024

ZIEGLER, JAMES

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Dec 2024

LAY, LISA

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Apr 2017

SWANKER, RICHARD

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jan 2022

CROSS, CINDY

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Jan 1998

HENRY, TERRY

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Aug 1999

LAY, LISA

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Feb 2018

SWANKER, RICHARD

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Apr 2011

THURMOND, JOAN

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Sep 2000

Penalties & Fines

No penalties or fines on record.

Health Inspection Deficiencies (39)

July 25, 2025Health15 deficiencies
0842DMinimal harm, Isolated

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 29, 2025
0761DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 29, 2025
0698DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 29, 2025
0695DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 29, 2025
0684DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 29, 2025
0645DMinimal harm, Isolated

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 29, 2025
0641DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 29, 2025
0584DMinimal harm, Isolated

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 29, 2025
0550DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 29, 2025
0657DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 29, 2025
0760DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 29, 2025
0812EMinimal harm, Pattern

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 29, 2025
0880EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 29, 2025
0883EMinimal harm, Pattern

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 29, 2025
0887EMinimal harm, Pattern

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 29, 2025
July 11, 2024Health7 deficiencies
0801FMinimal harm, Widespread

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 22, 2024
0679DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 22, 2024
0554DMinimal harm, Isolated

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 22, 2024
0641DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 22, 2024
0677DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 22, 2024
0800DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 22, 2024
0689DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 22, 2024
March 13, 2023Health1 deficiency
0886EMinimal harm, Pattern

Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 14, 2023
March 29, 2019Health16 deficiencies
0812FMinimal harm, Widespread

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected May 7, 2019
0656DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected May 7, 2019
0623DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected May 7, 2019
0622DMinimal harm, Isolated

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected May 7, 2019
0583DMinimal harm, Isolated

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected May 7, 2019
0578DMinimal harm, Isolated

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected May 7, 2019
0880EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected May 7, 2019
0584DMinimal harm, Isolated

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected May 7, 2019
0625DMinimal harm, Isolated

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected May 7, 2019
0657EMinimal harm, Pattern

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected May 7, 2019
0677EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected May 7, 2019
0679DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected May 7, 2019
0689DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected May 7, 2019
0692DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected May 7, 2019
0695DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected May 7, 2019
0725EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected May 7, 2019

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CareGrader rating for LIFE CARE CENTER OF SANDPOINT?

LIFE CARE CENTER OF SANDPOINT in SANDPOINT, Idaho has a CareGrader grade of B (Good), with a composite score of 80.3 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.

What is the CMS star rating for LIFE CARE CENTER OF SANDPOINT?

LIFE CARE CENTER OF SANDPOINT has an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 2/5, and a staffing rating of 4/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.

How many health deficiencies does LIFE CARE CENTER OF SANDPOINT have?

LIFE CARE CENTER OF SANDPOINT has 39 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.

How many beds does LIFE CARE CENTER OF SANDPOINT have?

LIFE CARE CENTER OF SANDPOINT has 124 certified beds with approximately 70 current residents (56% occupancy). The facility is located at 1125 NORTH DIVISION AVENUE, SANDPOINT, Idaho 83864. It is a for profit - limited liability company facility.

Data Disclaimer

Inspection data, staffing levels, and star ratings are sourced from CMS Medicare Nursing Home Compare and are largely self-reported by facilities. A 2019 GAO study found that 43% of facilities under-reported falls. CareGrader provides this data for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with CMS or Medicare. Always visit facilities in person before making a decision.