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.
Rating distribution
avg 2.8★ · 10 homesProvider mix in Boise
7 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- CASCADIA HEALTHCARE3 homes
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA2 homes
- THE ENSIGN GROUP1 home
- EDURO HEALTHCARE1 home
- DIVISION OF VETERANS SERVICES1 home
- SUNTERRA SPRINGS1 home
- HUMANGOOD1 home
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
- 1LIFE CARE CENTER OF BOISE5.0LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · Large
- 2ARBOR VALLEY OF CASCADIA4.0CASCADIA HEALTHCARE · Large
- 3LIFE CARE CENTER OF TREASURE VALLEY4.0LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · Large
- 4SHAW MOUNTAIN OF CASCADIA3.0CASCADIA HEALTHCARE · Medium
- 5SUNTERRA SPRINGS RIVERVIEW3.0SUNTERRA SPRINGS · Small
- 6SKYLINE TRANSITIONAL CARE CENTER2.0THE ENSIGN GROUP · Medium
- 7IDAHO STATE VETERANS HOME - BOISE2.0DIVISION OF VETERANS SERVICES · Large
- 8TERRACES OF BOISE, THE2.0HUMANGOOD · Small
- 9CASCADIA OF BOISE2.0CASCADIA HEALTHCARE · Medium
- 10TIMBER SPRINGS TRANSITIONAL CARE1.0EDURO HEALTHCARE · Large
All homes in Boise
| LIFE CARE CENTER OF BOISE LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · Large · For Profit | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| ARBOR VALLEY OF CASCADIA CASCADIA HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| LIFE CARE CENTER OF TREASURE VALLEY LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · Large · For Profit | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
| SHAW MOUNTAIN OF CASCADIA CASCADIA HEALTHCARE · Medium · For Profit | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| SUNTERRA SPRINGS RIVERVIEW SUNTERRA SPRINGS · Small · For Profit | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| SKYLINE TRANSITIONAL CARE CENTER THE ENSIGN GROUP · Medium · For Profit | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| IDAHO STATE VETERANS HOME - BOISE DIVISION OF VETERANS SERVICES · Large · Government | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| TERRACES OF BOISE, THE HUMANGOOD · Small · Not for Profit | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4 |
| CASCADIA OF BOISE CASCADIA HEALTHCARE · Medium · For Profit | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| TIMBER SPRINGS TRANSITIONAL CARE EDURO HEALTHCARE · Large · For Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
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