Idaho · CMS Data August 2026
Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in Idaho
Where Are the Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in Idaho?
CMS Care Compare lists 36 nursing homes rated 4 or 5 stars overall by CMS in Idaho, out of 80 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Boise (4), Lewiston (4) and Blackfoot (2). 19 hold the top rating of 5 stars.
- Matching homes
- 36
- All homes in Idaho
- 80
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 36
- Average overall stars
- 4.5
How this list is made: CMS's overall star rating is 4 or 5 (out of 5). The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 195 stars overall
- 254+ stars for inspections
- 184+ stars for staffing
- 28No fines or payment denials
- 12Antipsychotic use below the national median
- 2Nonprofit
All 36, by CMS Rating
Stars are out of 5; blank cells are ratings CMS doesn't report for that home.
Matching Homes by City
More About This List
Read how CMS star ratings work. For assisted living and memory care rules, Medicaid limits and the ombudsman, see senior care in Idaho. For local services, call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116.
Other lists for Idaho: nursing homes that accept medicaid in Idaho, nonprofit nursing homes in Idaho, nursing homes with low antipsychotic use in Idaho.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Highest-Rated Nursing Homes Are in Idaho?
36 of the 80 CMS-certified nursing homes in Idaho meet this rule: CMS's overall star rating is 4 or 5 (out of 5). The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Which Highest-Rated Nursing Home in Idaho Rates Highest?
By CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating, Advanced Health Care of Coeur d'Alene in Coeur d'Alene (5 stars), Life Care Center of Lewiston in Lewiston (5 stars) and Life Care Center of Post Falls in Post Falls (5 stars) rank highest. Visit and check the latest inspection report before you decide.
How Do You Check a Nursing Home in Idaho?
Read its Care Compare page for the full inspection reports, visit at different times, and ask about staffing and openings. Idaho's Idaho Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (Idaho Commission on Aging) can answer questions about residents' rights.