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Lakeside Rehabilitation and Care Center

Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility

210 West Lacrosse Avenue
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814

Report Date
Nov 1, 2026
Data Through
Oct 1, 2026
Report ID
VR-ID-135042-2611
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Provider Category
Nursing home
Location
Coeur d'Alene, ID
Record Period
2023–2025
Source Documents
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01

The Essentials

Summary

Across 4 inspections from October 2023 to August 2025, state surveyors documented 43 findings at Lakeside Rehabilitation and Care Center; 43 have a recorded correction; CMS lists 2 enforcement actions in the window.

Inspections
4
2023–2025, standard and complaint
Findings
43
Deficiencies cited by state inspectors
Corrected
43
Of 43 findings, with a recorded correction date
Penalties
2
2 fines; payment not published

Findings by Year

  • Findings
  • Of which, actual harm (level G or above)
2023: 30 findings across 2 inspections; of which, actual harm (level G or above): 13020232 inspections2024: 11 findings across 1 inspection; of which, actual harm (level G or above): 11120241 inspection2025: 2 findings across 1 inspection220251 inspection2026: 0 findings across 0 inspections02026*0 inspections2023: 30 findings across 2 inspections; of which, actual harm (level G or above): 13020232 insp.2024: 11 findings across 1 inspection; of which, actual harm (level G or above): 11120241 insp.2025: 2 findings across 1 inspection220251 insp.2026: 0 findings across 0 inspections02026*0 insp.

* Partial year, through October 1, 2026.

Findings by year
YearInspectionsFindingsOf which, actual harm (level G or above)
20232301
20241111
2025120
2026000

What the Record Shows

  • 43 of 43 findings have a recorded correction date.
  • CMS lists 2 enforcement actions in the window: 2 fines totaling $220,832, their payment not published.
  • 3 visits in this window included a complaint investigation. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
  • The latest standard inspection, August 28, 2025, recorded 2 findings (most serious: Level D).
02

Chronology

Inspection History

Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.

  1. 2025

    Standard health inspection

    2 findings

    • F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 30, 2025
    • F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 30, 2025

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  2. 2024

    Standard health inspection

    11 findings

    The same visit included a complaint investigation.

    • F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Level HActual harmCorrected Nov 13, 2024
    • F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 13, 2024
    • F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 13, 2024
    • F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 13, 2024
    • F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 13, 2024
    • F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 13, 2024
    • F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 13, 2024
    • F687Provide appropriate foot care.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 13, 2024
    • F742Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 13, 2024
    • F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 13, 2024
    • F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 13, 2024

    Enforcement Action

    Civil money penalty, $76,832 imposed October 11, 2024. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of October 11, 2024, the nearest before the penalty date.

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  3. 2023

    Standard health inspection

    28 findings

    The same visit included a complaint investigation.

    • F585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 29, 2023
    • F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 29, 2023
    • F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 29, 2023
    • F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 29, 2023
    • F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 29, 2023
    • F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 29, 2023
    • F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 7, 2024
    • F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 29, 2023
    • F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 7, 2024
    • F578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 29, 2023
    • F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 29, 2023
    • F622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 29, 2023
    • F625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 29, 2023
    • F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesLevel DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 29, 2023
    • F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedLevel DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 7, 2024
    • F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 29, 2023
    • F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 7, 2024
    • F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 7, 2024
    • F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 7, 2024
    • F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 29, 2023
    • F693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 29, 2023
    • F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 29, 2023
    • F742Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 29, 2023
    • F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 7, 2024
    • F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 29, 2023
    • F761Ensure 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.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 29, 2023
    • F943Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 29, 2023
    • F577Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.Level CPotential for minimal harmCorrected Nov 29, 2023

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  4. 2023

    Complaint investigation

    2 findings

    • F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Level GActual harmCorrected Feb 7, 2024
    • F727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 29, 2023

    Enforcement Action

    Civil money penalty, $144,000 imposed October 18, 2023. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the complaint investigation of October 18, 2023, the nearest before the penalty date.

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.

03

Context

Patterns Worth Examining

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

  1. 1

    Significant Medication Errors, Cited in Three Inspections

    Inspectors cited F760 in October 2023, October 2024 and August 2025. This citation covers whether residents are free from significant medication errors. The most serious of these was recorded at level G (actual harm). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    23232425F760 across all 4 inspections, oldest to newest
  2. 2

    Care Plans, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F656 in November 2023 and August 2025. This citation covers whether each resident has a written care plan that meets their needs, with goals that can be measured. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    23232425F656 across all 4 inspections, oldest to newest
  3. 3

    Care Plan Timing and Review, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F657 in November 2023 and October 2024. This citation covers whether care plans are written on time and revised by a team that includes the resident’s caregivers. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    23232425F657 across all 4 inspections, oldest to newest
  4. 4

    Help With Daily Living, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F677 in November 2023 and October 2024. This citation covers help with bathing, dressing, eating and toileting for residents who cannot manage alone. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    23232425F677 across all 4 inspections, oldest to newest
  5. 5

    Quality of Care, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F684 in November 2023 and October 2024. This citation covers whether residents receive the treatment their orders, preferences and goals call for. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    23232425F684 across all 4 inspections, oldest to newest
  6. 6

    Citation F742, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F742 in November 2023 and October 2024. The agency describes it this way: Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    23232425F742 across all 4 inspections, oldest to newest
  7. 7

    Pharmacy Services, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F755 in November 2023 and October 2024. This citation covers pharmacy services and the licensed pharmacist who oversees them. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    23232425F755 across all 4 inspections, oldest to newest
  8. 8

    Kitchen and Food Safety, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F812 in November 2023 and October 2024. This citation covers how food is stored, prepared and served. None rose above level F (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    23232425F812 across all 4 inspections, oldest to newest
  9. 9

    Infection Control, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F880 in November 2023 and October 2024. This citation covers hand hygiene, isolation practice and the home’s infection-prevention program. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    23232425F880 across all 4 inspections, oldest to newest
04

For Your Next Visit

Questions to Ask on Your Visit

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

  1. 01

    What happened after the medication error citation, and how are high-risk drugs double-checked?

    Significant Medication Errors: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level G.

  2. 02

    How is a care plan written and reviewed here, and how do families take part in it?

    Care Plans: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

  3. 03

    How often are care plans revised, and who takes part in the review?

    Care Plan Timing and Review: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

  4. 04

    How long do residents usually wait for help with bathing, dressing or the bathroom, and how is that tracked?

    Help With Daily Living: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

  5. 05

    How do nurses make sure a doctor’s orders are carried out, and how are families told when something is missed?

    Quality of Care: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

  6. 06

    What changed after F742 was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Citation F742: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

  7. 07

    How often does the consultant pharmacist review each resident’s medications?

    Pharmacy Services: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

  8. 08

    May we see the kitchen, and what do your own sanitation checks look like week to week?

    Kitchen and Food Safety: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level F.

  9. 09

    Who leads infection control here, and how often are hand-hygiene and isolation practices audited?

    Infection Control: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.

  10. 10

    How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?

    No staffing citation appears in this window. Staffing levels are published separately by CMS and are worth asking about directly.

  11. 11

    What led to the 2024 fine, and has it been paid?

    A $76,832 civil money penalty was imposed October 11, 2024. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. The record holds two enforcement actions in the window.

05

The Evidence

Sources and Coverage

Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the Idaho state survey agency.

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Idaho state survey agency

    Inspection Oct 18, 2023 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Idaho state survey agency

    Inspection Nov 3, 2023 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Idaho state survey agency

    Inspection Oct 11, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Idaho state survey agency

    Inspection Aug 28, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Penalties, Provider Data Catalog

    Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Provider Information, Provider Data Catalog

    Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 135042

    Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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Coverage

Record windowOctober 18, 2023 – October 1, 2026

  • CMS publishes about three inspection cycles; inspections before October 2023 are not in this release.
  • CMS refreshes these files monthly, after statements of deficiencies are processed, so an inspection from the last two months may not appear yet.

What This Report Cannot Tell You

Complaints not investigated onsite
Allegations screened out by the state before an onsite visit are not published.
Complaint allegations
CMS publishes the deficiencies a complaint survey cited, not the allegation itself.
Facility-reported incidents
Self-reported incidents appear only if they led to an inspection.
Follow-up visits
CMS's files list standard, complaint and infection control surveys, not revisits; a correction date is the one CMS records.
Fire safety inspections
Published by CMS separately and not included in this record yet.
Staffing levels and ownership history
Published by CMS separately and not included in this record.
Whether fines were paid
CMS publishes the fines imposed, not whether or when they were paid.

Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.

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