Idaho · CMS Data August 2026
Nursing Homes With Low Antipsychotic Use in Idaho
Where Are the Nursing Homes With Low Antipsychotic Use in Idaho?
CMS Care Compare lists 21 nursing homes where fewer long-stay residents receive antipsychotic medication than the national median in Idaho, out of 80 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Pocatello (3), Coeur d'Alene (2) and Meridian (2). 12 of them are rated 4 or 5 stars overall.
- Matching homes
- 21
- All homes in Idaho
- 80
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 12
- Average overall stars
- 3.4
How this list is made: The home's share of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication (CMS measure 481, four-quarter average) is below the national median. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 74+ stars for staffing
- 5Nurse turnover below the national median
- 14No fines or payment denials
- 1Nonprofit
- 21Medicaid certified
All 21, by CMS Rating
Stars are out of 5; blank cells are ratings CMS doesn't report for that home.
Matching Homes by City
| City | Matching homes | 4 or 5 stars |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing homes in Pocatello | 3 | 2 |
| Nursing homes in Coeur d'Alene | 2 | 0 |
| Nursing homes in Meridian | 2 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Nampa | 2 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Rexburg | 2 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Boise | 1 | 0 |
| Nursing homes in Bonners Ferry | 1 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Homedale | 1 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Idaho Falls | 1 | 0 |
| Nursing homes in Lewiston | 1 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Malad | 1 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Moscow | 1 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Mountain Home | 1 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Preston | 1 | 1 |
| Nursing homes in Salmon | 1 | 0 |
More About This List
Read why antipsychotic use matters in dementia care. 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: highest-rated nursing homes in Idaho, nursing homes that accept medicaid in Idaho, nonprofit nursing homes in Idaho.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Nursing Homes With Low Antipsychotic Use Are in Idaho?
21 of the 80 CMS-certified nursing homes in Idaho meet this rule: The home's share of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication (CMS measure 481, four-quarter average) is below the national median.
Which Nursing Home With Low Antipsychotic Use in Idaho Rates Highest?
By CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating, Life Care Center of Lewiston in Lewiston (5 stars), Oneida County Hospital & Long Term Care Facility in Malad (5 stars) and Aspen Park of Cascadia in Moscow (5 stars) rank highest. Visit and check the latest inspection report before you decide.
Why Does Antipsychotic Use Matter?
FDA warns that antipsychotic drugs raise the risk of death in older adults with dementia-related psychosis, and CMS tracks how often long-stay residents receive them. The national median in this data is 13% of long-stay residents.
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.