Nursing homes in Idaho
How CMS rates the state's 80 certified nursing homes, where they are concentrated, and how that compares with the national dataset.
At a glance
- Nursing homes
- 80
- CMS-certified
- Rated by CMS
- 79
- of 80
- Counties
- 33
- CMS data
- 2026-08-21
How Idaho compares
The state's CMS overall rating profile against the full national dataset, on the same scale.
CMS overall rating distribution
How Idaho's certified nursing homes spread across the CMS five-star overall rating, compared with the national dataset.
View as a table
| Rating | Providers | Share | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| CMS overall rating 5 | 18 | 22.5% | 20.7% |
| CMS overall rating 4 | 17 | 21.3% | 19.0% |
| CMS overall rating 3 | 16 | 20.0% | 19.3% |
| CMS overall rating 2 | 12 | 15.0% | 20.5% |
| CMS overall rating 1 | 16 | 20.0% | 19.6% |
| Not rated | 1 | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Total | 80 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
State shares are calculated from the 80 CMS-certified nursing homes in Idaho; national shares from all 14,700 in this dataset. CMS overall star ratings are shown exactly as CMS publishes them and summarize past data, not current conditions. Facilities CMS does not rate are counted separately and never treated as zero.
CMS-reported data
Idaho’s largest divergence from the national dataset is at 2★: 15.0% of the state’s facilities against 20.5% nationally (-5.5 points). This reflects what CMS publishes for these facilities and is not a judgement about care quality in either population.
Where facilities are concentrated
The counties holding the largest share, with the full directory available below.
The 8 largest counties hold 61% of the state’s 80 nursing homes, across 33 counties in total.
- Ada County14 · 18%Search →
- Canyon County7 · 9%Search →
- Kootenai County7 · 9%Search →
- Nez Perce County6 · 8%Search →
- Twin Falls County5 · 6%Search →
- Bannock County4 · 5%Search →
- Bonneville County4 · 5%Search →
- Bingham County2 · 3%Search →
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Frequently asked questions
How many nursing homes are in Idaho?
This dataset includes 80 CMS-certified nursing homes across 33 counties in Idaho, from the official CMS Provider Information file. The counties with the most are Ada County, Canyon County, Kootenai County, Nez Perce County, Twin Falls County.
How are Idaho nursing homes rated?
Each home carries the CMS five-star overall rating plus health-inspection, staffing, and quality-measure ratings. In this dataset, 18 are rated 5 stars, 16 are rated 1 star, and 1 are not rated by CMS.
How does Idaho compare with the national dataset?
79 of 80 Idaho facilities carry a CMS overall rating (99%), against 99% nationally across 14,700 facilities. The rating distribution above shows the state and national shares side by side. Differences reflect what CMS publishes and are not a judgement about care quality.
How can I verify a nursing home in Idaho with official sources?
SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm current details on the official CMS Care Compare site and with the facility before making decisions.