About Lincoln County Care Center

Lincoln County Care Center is a nursing home in Shoshone, Idaho. Its capacity is 36 beds, below the Idaho median of 68 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Cascades Healthcare. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 30 citations, the most recent on April 15, 2026. Enforcement records show no fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.38 hours per resident per day. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.

Public record

CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026

Certification

Medicare-certified.

Ratings

Overall

3.0

Staffing

3.0

Quality measures

4.0

CMS Care Compare, October 2026.

Inspection history (30)

Records from February 2020 to April 2026.

April 15, 2026
Tag F0761
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 19, 2026.
April 15, 2026
Tag F0644
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 19, 2026.
April 15, 2026
Tag F0812
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 19, 2026.
April 15, 2026
Tag F0655
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 19, 2026.
April 15, 2026
Tag F0804
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 19, 2026.
April 15, 2026
Tag F0641
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 19, 2026.
April 15, 2026
Tag F0880
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 19, 2026.
April 15, 2026
Tag F0554
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 19, 2026.
April 15, 2026
Tag F0732
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 19, 2026.
April 15, 2026
Tag F0552
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 19, 2026.
April 15, 2026
Tag F0584
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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 19, 2026.
April 15, 2026
Tag F0558
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 19, 2026.
April 15, 2026
Tag F0698
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 19, 2026.
April 16, 2025
Tag F0755
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 20, 2025.
April 16, 2025
Tag F0661
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 20, 2025.
April 16, 2025
Tag F0684
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 20, 2025.
April 16, 2025
Tag F0732
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 20, 2025.
April 16, 2025
Tag F0680
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 20, 2025.
April 16, 2025
Tag F0880
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 20, 2025.
April 16, 2025
Tag F0757
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 20, 2025.

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Penalties

CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this nursing home in the last three years.

Staffing

3.38 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 3.27 in Q4 2025.

From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.

Ownership

For profit - Limited Liability company

Part of Cascades Healthcare, a chain of 19 nursing homes.

Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 2.1 overall, 1.8 for health inspections, 1.9 for staffing, 4.3 for quality measures.

Typical cost

CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025

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Nursing Homes

Idaho median$10,494/mo

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