All citations for Life Care Center of Sandpoint

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 25, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 47 citations

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 12, 2024).

  2. 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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of July 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 19, 2024).

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

    Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0801, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of July 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 22, 2024).

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

    Meet other general requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0100, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of March 29, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 18, 2018).

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 29, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 18, 2018).

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

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of March 29, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 18, 2018).

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

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of March 29, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 7, 2019).

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

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

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

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of July 25, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 29, 2025).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of July 25, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 29, 2025).

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

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

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

    Health citation F-0883, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of July 25, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 29, 2025).

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

    Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

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

    Health citation F-0887, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of July 25, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 29, 2025).

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

    Ensure that anesthesia apparatus are tested after any adjustment, modification or repair.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0924, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of July 11, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 26, 2024).

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

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

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

    Health citation F-0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of March 29, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 7, 2019).

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

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

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

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 29, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 7, 2019).

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

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

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

    Health citation F-0725, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of March 29, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 7, 2019).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of March 29, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 7, 2019).

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

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

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

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of July 25, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 29, 2025).

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

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

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

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of July 25, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 29, 2025).

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

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

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

    Health citation F-0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of July 25, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 29, 2025).

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

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

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

    Health citation F-0645, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of July 25, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 29, 2025).

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

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

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

    Health citation F-0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of July 25, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 29, 2025).

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

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

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

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of July 25, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 29, 2025).

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

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

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

    Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of July 25, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 29, 2025).

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

    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

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

    Health citation F-0698, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of July 25, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 29, 2025).

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

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

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

    Health citation F-0760, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of July 25, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 29, 2025).

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.