All citations for Idaho State Veterans Home - Lewiston

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

July 17, 2025

Showing 1 to 7 of 7 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of July 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 24, 2025).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 24, 2025).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of July 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 24, 2025).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure medical gas and vacuum systems have documented maintenance programs.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0907, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of June 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 31, 2023).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 24, 2025).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure gas and vacuum systems are inspected and tested as part of a maintenance program.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0908, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of July 17, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 24, 2025).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of June 28, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 31, 2023).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.