Worth Considering
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Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Mountain Home, Idaho
1 of 1 nursing homes in Mountain Home (100%) meet our strict criteria. The Idaho statewide average is 29%.
1 recommended · 0 caution · 0 avoid · data
City Average
5.0
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
38
across 1 facilities
High Risk Facilities
0
0 Grade F
$0 in combined fines
Zero Fines
1
/1
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why This One?
The nursing home market in Mountain Home, Idaho, is adequate, with one facility that comes highly recommended. Families can feel confident choosing ST LUKE'S ELMORE LONG TERM CARE, which has a B+ rating and 5-star quality, with no fines reported.
Strong (Grade B+, Trust Score 80-89)
- 1 ST LUKE'S ELMORE LONG TERM CARE (88) — St. Luke's Elmore Long Term Care stands out with an excellent 5-star CMS rating and a Trust Score of 88/100. The facility maintains a high standard of care with a B+ grade and has had no fines, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for its 38 residents.
Recommended
St. Luke's Elmore Long Term Care stands out with an excellent 5-star CMS rating and a Trust Score of 88/100. The facility maintains a high standard of care with a B+ grade and has had no fines, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for its 38 residents.
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Mountain Home Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 5.0 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Questions Mountain Home Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Mountain Home's city average is 5.0 stars
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"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
0 of 1 Mountain Home facilities have fines
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"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Mountain Home avg is 0 min
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"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Mountain Home facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Mountain Home, ID are recommended?
1 of 1 nursing homes in Mountain Home (100%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Mountain Home "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Mountain Home?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.