Life Care Center Of Idaho Falls

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Life Care Center Of Idaho Falls

Life Care Center Of Idaho Falls is a nursing home community in Idaho Falls, ID.

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2725 East 17Th Street, Idaho Falls, ID 83406

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.4 from 119 reviews
5 stars
90
4 stars
14
3 stars
3
2 stars
0
1 stars
12

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Overall Review of Life Care Center Of Idaho Falls

common 16 reviews mention this

Staff kindness and respect stand out

Residents and visitors frequently describe staff as kind, respectful, and helpful.

A lot of reviews emphasize respectful, friendly interactions with nurses, aides, and other staff members. Several reviewers say they felt comfortable or at ease because staff communicated well and responded to questions. Some also highlight dignity-focused care and a warm environment that made visits easier. There are also a few firsthand reports of very poor interactions, but the majority of comments lean positive on how people are treated.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Call response and basic follow-through

Some reviews report long waits or missed calls for help.

While many reviewers praise responsiveness, several negative reviews describe call light or call button delays and periods when basic needs were not met. A few accounts include concerns around meals not arriving on time or medications not being given correctly. Other negative reviews describe cleanliness or room care issues tied to inadequate attention. Taken together, these comments suggest that care consistency may vary by staff and shift.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Cleanliness is praised, but contested

Reviews both praise cleanliness and raise concerns about hygiene.

Many residents and visitors describe a clean facility—spotless rooms, clean hallways, and an environment they felt good being in. Others report cleanliness problems, including clutter in a resident room and general cleanliness concerns. There are also a couple of very strong negative comments describing the facility as dirty or with unpleasant odors. Overall, cleanliness comes through as a clear point of contrast across experiences.

common 3 reviews mention this

Restaurant-style dining gets positive

Dining is often described as tasty, including restaurant-style ordering.

More than one review highlights good food and a dining experience that feels closer to restaurant-style service than cafeteria meals. One reviewer specifically mentions enjoying the “restaurant style” ordering. Another notes overall food quality, including for a picky eater, while a separate visitor calls out very tasty food. A few reviews still express dissatisfaction with meals, so dining quality appears mixed but at least sometimes stands out.

common 4 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Reviews frequently mention scheduled activities and resident engagement.

Several reviewers describe activities as fun and something they look forward to, including help from the activity director. Some comments also suggest access to structured programming such as worship services and resident involvement. One review specifically calls for more activities like bingo, while another says the facility lacks real draw and sufficient activity variety. With both positive and “needs more” feedback, activities seem available but not equally compelling to everyone.

differentiator 2 reviews mention this

Skilled nursing, PT/OT support

Families describe therapy support and skilled nursing for recovery.

A couple of reviews connect the stay to recovery after hospitalization or injury, mentioning physical therapy and occupational therapy. One visitor praises how PT/OT was explained and how therapy support helped a family member walk again. Another review describes a longer stay with therapists and doctors advocating for care and helping someone regain stability. These accounts align with the community’s skilled nursing focus for residents needing assistance with daily care and medical coordination.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

  • 109 resident community capacity 109 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Idaho Falls Regional (5 miles away) Idaho Falls Regional (5 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • RHS Family Medical (0.1 miles)
  • Pinnacle Health Systems (0.5 miles)
  • BioLife Plasma Services (0.5 miles)
  • Community Family Clinic (0.5 miles)
  • Mental Wellness Center (0.6 miles)
  • Northstar Healthcare (0.6 miles)
  • Alpine Ear Nose & Throat (0.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • Billman's (0.2 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.3 miles)
  • Sizzler (0.4 miles)
  • Panda Express (0.4 miles)
  • Chuck-A-Rama Buffet (0.4 miles)
  • Carl's Jr. (0.4 miles)
  • Evergreen China Buffet (0.5 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Albertsons Sav-On Pharmacy (0.2 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (0.4 miles)
  • Teton Pharmacy (0.4 miles)
  • Heartland Pharmacy (0.5 miles)
  • Pharmease (0.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.7 miles)
  • Teton Pharmacy (1.4 miles)

Parks

  • McCowin Park (0.6 miles)

Theaters

  • Paramount Theatre (0.7 miles)
  • Regal Edwards Grand Teton (0.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • Mountain View Hospital (0.7 miles)
  • Idaho Falls Community Hospital (0.8 miles)
  • Creekside Ambulatory & Surgery Center (1.1 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (0.8 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (1 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.1 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (1.4 miles)

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