Nursing homes in Boise, ID

Compare 10 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Boise, part of the Ada area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2.8★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Residents in Boise, Idaho, have access to 10 nursing homes located across Ada County and the 83704, 83705, 83706, and 83712 ZIP codes. According to data from CMS Care Compare, these facilities maintain an average overall rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars. Among the local options, Life Care Center of Boise stands out as the area's sole 5-star facility, offering high-quality care backed by the national 5-star rating system.

Homes
10
Avg overall
2.8★
-0.3 vs national
Avg staffing
2.7★
Avg experience
0★

Rating distribution

avg 2.8★ · 10 homes
5
1 (10%)
4
2 (20%)
3
2 (20%)
2
4 (40%)
1
1 (10%)

Provider mix in Boise

7 organisations operate homes in this suburb.

What to look for in Boise

  • 4 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
  • 3 of 10 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
  • 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
  • 7 of 10 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 10 highest rated nursing homes in Boise

  1. 1
    LIFE CARE CENTER OF BOISE
    LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · Large
    5.0
  2. 2
    ARBOR VALLEY OF CASCADIA
    CASCADIA HEALTHCARE · Large
    4.0
  3. 3
    LIFE CARE CENTER OF TREASURE VALLEY
    LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · Large
    4.0
  4. 4
    SHAW MOUNTAIN OF CASCADIA
    CASCADIA HEALTHCARE · Medium
    3.0
  5. 5
    SUNTERRA SPRINGS RIVERVIEW
    SUNTERRA SPRINGS · Small
    3.0
  6. 6
    SKYLINE TRANSITIONAL CARE CENTER
    THE ENSIGN GROUP · Medium
    2.0
  7. 7
    IDAHO STATE VETERANS HOME - BOISE
    DIVISION OF VETERANS SERVICES · Large
    2.0
  8. 8
    TERRACES OF BOISE, THE
    HUMANGOOD · Small
    2.0
  9. 9
    CASCADIA OF BOISE
    CASCADIA HEALTHCARE · Medium
    2.0
  10. 10
    TIMBER SPRINGS TRANSITIONAL CARE
    EDURO HEALTHCARE · Large
    1.0

All homes in Boise

LIFE CARE CENTER OF BOISE
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · Large · For Profit
5.04035
ARBOR VALLEY OF CASCADIA
CASCADIA HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit
4.03025
LIFE CARE CENTER OF TREASURE VALLEY
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · Large · For Profit
4.03045
SHAW MOUNTAIN OF CASCADIA
CASCADIA HEALTHCARE · Medium · For Profit
3.02035
SUNTERRA SPRINGS RIVERVIEW
SUNTERRA SPRINGS · Small · For Profit
3.03024
SKYLINE TRANSITIONAL CARE CENTER
THE ENSIGN GROUP · Medium · For Profit
2.03014
IDAHO STATE VETERANS HOME - BOISE
DIVISION OF VETERANS SERVICES · Large · Government
2.01053
TERRACES OF BOISE, THE
HUMANGOOD · Small · Not for Profit
2.01054
CASCADIA OF BOISE
CASCADIA HEALTHCARE · Medium · For Profit
2.03014
TIMBER SPRINGS TRANSITIONAL CARE
EDURO HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit
1.01014

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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.

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