Skilled nursing · Boise, ID

Idaho State Veterans Home - Boise

320 COLLINS ROAD, Boise, ID 83702

2 / 5CMS 122 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Mixed

The Palmelle read

Worth a closer look. Idaho State Veterans Home - Boise carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 50 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Idaho state records. Health inspection rating sits at 1-star, staffing at 5-star, quality measures at 3-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 16.2 percent versus a 14 percent national median. RN coverage is 1.27 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 38 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Idaho DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

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What the data shows

The record, by the numbers.

Going right

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

RN hours per resident, daily

This

1.27

National

0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This

38%

National

53%

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This

16.2%

National

14%

Ask what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

Federal CMS + Idaho state data

The full record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★2 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★1 / 5

Staffing★★★★★5 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★3 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

1.27

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

4.2

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

38%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

28%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

16.2%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

14.5%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

4.6%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection currentZero federal fines (36mo)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID135131

OwnershipGovernment - State

ChainIndependent

Beds122

Avg residents76

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
This facility reports 5.0-star staffing levels but resident outcomes are only 3.0 stars. High staffing ratings with poor resident outcomes suggest the staffing numbers may not reflect the quality of care residents actually receive.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Idaho DPH · Last reconciled May 5, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Idaho State Veterans Home - Boise?

Idaho State Veterans Home - Boise has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 2 out of 5 stars. It scores 1 of 5 on health inspection, 5 of 5 on staffing, and 3 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Idaho State Veterans Home - Boise been cited for resident harm?

CMS data flagged 1 concern on the latest reconcile. The full record for Idaho State Veterans Home - Boise appears in the record section above.

Does Idaho State Veterans Home - Boise use antipsychotic medications?

16.2 percent of long-stay residents at Idaho State Veterans Home - Boise are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is also elevated at 14.5 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is Idaho State Veterans Home - Boise's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Idaho State Veterans Home - Boise has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 50 out of 100, putting it near the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and Idaho state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Idaho State Veterans Home - Boise?

Idaho State Veterans Home - Boise is located at 320 COLLINS ROAD, Boise, ID 83702. Phone: (208) 780-1600. Website: contact facility. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Idaho State Veterans Home - Boise a special focus facility?

Idaho State Veterans Home - Boise is not currently on the federal Special Focus Facility list, has no abuse icon on file, and no federal fines in the last 36 months.

What does F-689 mean on Idaho State Veterans Home - Boise's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Idaho State Veterans Home - Boise has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Idaho State Veterans Home - Boise compare to other Boise skilled nursing facilities?

Idaho State Veterans Home - Boise holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 50. The full Boise directory shows nearby facilities ranked by score, antipsychotic prescribing, staffing, and citation history. Browse the full Boise directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

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