Map showing the location of IDAHO STATE VETERANS HOME - BOISE in BOISE, Idaho
320 COLLINS ROAD, BOISE, ID, 83702

Overall Score

CMS Five-Star Quality Rating
2/5Below averageCMS Five-Star overall rating
  1. Much below average
  2. Below average
  3. Average
  4. Above average
  5. Much above average

Where it ranks

  • IdahoAbove only 18% of peers79 rated homes · average 3.2★
  • Ada CountyAbove only 15% of peers14 rated homes · average 2.8★
  • United StatesAbove only 20% of peers14,574 rated homes · average 3.0★

How the rating is built

  • Health inspectionsStarting point1★−1.7 vs ID avg
  • StaffingCan add or remove a star5★+1.9 vs ID avg
  • Quality measuresCan add or remove a star3★−1.2 vs ID avg

CMS starts from the health inspection stars, then adds or subtracts a star for staffing and for quality measures. Stars are assigned relative to other facilities in the same state.

Ratings & measures

Tap a row to see what it means
Health inspection ratingCMS stars from the last three on-site inspection cycles1★Lowest tier among peersID avg2.7★U.S. avg2.8★
What is health inspection rating?

Stars assigned from the last three standard surveys and every complaint investigation in that window, weighted toward the most recent and the most serious findings. CMS assigns these stars relative to other facilities in the same state.

Why it matters

It carries the most weight in the overall rating and is the only domain based on what trained inspectors saw on site rather than what the facility reported.

Staffing ratingCMS stars from payroll-reported hours and turnover5★Above 88% of peersID avg3.1★U.S. avg2.9★
What is staffing rating?

Nurse and aide hours per resident day from payroll records CMS collects every quarter, adjusted for how much care residents need, plus staff turnover and weekend coverage.

Why it matters

More hours and lower turnover are the strongest predictors of fewer falls, pressure sores, and avoidable hospital stays.

Quality measures ratingCMS stars from clinical outcomes and resident assessments3★Above only 9% of peersID avg4.2★U.S. avg3.6★
What is quality measures rating?

Clinical outcomes from resident assessments and Medicare claims: falls with injury, pressure ulcers, hospitalizations, antipsychotic use, and more, for both short-stay and long-stay residents.

Why it matters

It shows whether care is working, but part of it comes from the facility’s own assessments, so read it alongside the inspection results.

Total nurse hoursPer resident per day, all nursing staff4.27hrsAbove 75% of peersID avg4.07Benchmark4.10
What is total nurse hours?

All licensed nurse and aide hours worked, divided by the number of residents, on an average day. Reported from payroll, not self-reported.

Why it matters

Federal research links 4.1 hours a day to fewer avoidable harms. Below about 3 hours, residents wait longer for help with basics like toileting and repositioning.

RN hoursPer resident per day, registered nurses only1.30hrsAbove 89% of peersID avg0.83Benchmark0.75
What is rn hours?

Registered nurse hours only. RNs assess residents, manage medications, and catch changes in condition; LPNs and aides deliver most hands-on care.

Why it matters

RN coverage is the staffing measure most tied to fewer hospital transfers and infections, and it is where thinly staffed facilities cut first.

Nursing staff turnoverShare of nursing staff who left within a year · lower is better40%Above 74% of peersID avg49%RN turnover30%
What is nursing staff turnover?

The share of nursing staff who left within the past year, from the same payroll data.

Why it matters

High turnover means residents are cared for by people who do not know them, and it is one of the strongest predictors of inspection problems.

Fines in the last three yearsCivil money penalties imposed by CMS · lower is better$0Above only 35% of peersID avg$14,059Fines · denials0 · 0
What is fines in the last three years?

Civil money penalties CMS imposed after serious or uncorrected deficiencies, and denials of Medicare payment for new admissions.

Why it matters

Penalties follow the worst inspection findings. A recent fine is the clearest sign that inspectors found real harm.

Inspection history

Last three inspection cycles
27citations
3inspection dates
2actual harm (G–I)
0immediate jeopardy (J–L)
May 16, 2025most recent

Citations by monthNov 2018 – May 2025

  • No actual harm (D–F)
  • Actual harm (G–I)
  • Immediate jeopardy (J–L)
  • $Fine or payment denial

Click a month or a year to filter the findings below. Arrow keys move between months; Esc clears.

May 16, 202512 citationsCycle 1worst F · no actual harm
  1. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jun 20, 2025
  2. F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Feb 18, 2025
  3. F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningF · widespreadCorrected Jun 20, 2025
  4. F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Jun 20, 2025
  5. F657Develop 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 PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Jun 20, 2025
  6. F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jun 20, 2025
  7. F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Pharmacy ServiceF · widespreadCorrected Jun 20, 2025
  8. F839Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.AdministrationF · widespreadCorrected Jun 20, 2025
  9. F865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.AdministrationF · widespreadCorrected Jun 20, 2025
  10. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlF · widespreadCorrected Jun 20, 2025
  11. F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected Jun 20, 2025
  12. F940Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.AdministrationF · widespreadCorrected Jun 20, 2025
Dec 3, 20213 citationsCycle 2worst D · no actual harm
  1. F657Develop 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 PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Jan 7, 2022
  2. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jan 7, 2022
  3. F761Ensure 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 ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Jan 7, 2022
Nov 9, 201812 citationsCycle 3worst G · actual harm
  1. F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Jan 14, 2019
  2. F559Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jan 14, 2019
  3. F605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationG · isolatedCorrected Jan 14, 2019
  4. F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Jan 14, 2019
  5. F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Jan 14, 2019
  6. F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Jan 14, 2019
  7. F656Develop 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 PlanningE · patternCorrected Jan 14, 2019
  8. F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jan 14, 2019
  9. F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jan 14, 2019
  10. F725Provide 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 ServicesE · patternCorrected Jan 14, 2019
  11. F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.Pharmacy ServiceG · isolatedCorrected Jan 14, 2019
  12. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlE · patternCorrected Jan 14, 2019

Staffing

From quarterly payroll reports

Hours per resident per day

  • All nursing staffRNs, LPNs and aides combined4.27hrsAbove 75% of peers+0.20 vs ID avg
  • Registered nursesRN hours only1.30hrsAbove 89% of peers+0.47 vs ID avg
  • Licensed practical nursesLPN hours0.44hrs
  • Nurse aidesCNA hours2.52hrs
  • Weekend nursingAll staff on Saturdays and Sundays3.39hrs
  • Idaho average
  • Research benchmark (4.10 total, 0.75 RN)

Turnover & capacity

  • Nursing staff turnoverShare who left within a year · lower is better40%Above 74% of peersID avg 49%
  • RN turnoverRegistered nurses only30%Not ranked by CMS
  • Administrators who leftIn the past year0Stable leadership
  • Occupancy122 certified beds · ~78 residents a day64%Above only 23% of peersID avg 74%

Fines & penalties

Roughly the past three years

Enforcement summary

  • $0In fines
  • 0Fines
  • 0Payment denials
  • $14,059ID avg in fines
Above only 35% of peersFewer fines than 35% of rated homes in Idaho

Actions on record

No fines or payment denialsNothing on record in the current reporting window. Idaho facilities average 0.7 penalties.

Ownership

As filed with CMS

Structure

Ownership type
Government - State
Chain
Independent
Certification
Medicare and Medicaid
Location type
Urban
Ownership change
None in the last 12 months

People and entities on file

Direct owners (5%+)
  • Division of Veterans Services
Operational or managerial control
  • Division of Veterans Services
Managing employees
  • Ricky Holloway

Person Organization

Sources & notes

Public data, updated quarterly

Data sources

  • CMS Care Compare · Provider InformationStar ratings, staffing hours, turnover, penalties and flags · processed February 2026.
  • CMS Health CitationsEvery deficiency from the last three inspection cycles, with scope, severity and inspection cycle.
  • CMS Penalties and Ownership filesCivil money penalties, payment denials, and the owners and managers on file.

Notes

  • CMS Certification Number 135131 · 320 COLLINS ROAD, BOISE, ID, 83702.
  • Percentiles compare this facility with every rated nursing home in Idaho and Ada County. Turnover and fines are inverted so a high percentile is always good.
  • This is an informational summary of public data, not medical, legal, or placement advice. Facilities cannot pay to change it; a facility that believes a record is wrong can dispute it with CMS.

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