Idaho at a Glance

The Bureau of Facility Standards licenses, inspects, and certifies Idaho nursing facilities and investigates complaints.

• Licenses and inspects Idaho nursing facilities
• Investigates complaints — call 208-334-6626 or file online
• Assisted living resident rights appear in Idaho Code § 39-3316

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Families can speak with a Idaho nursing home lawyer to understand if rights may have been violated.

Idaho resident rights include:

• Right to be treated with dignity and respect
• Right to be fully informed of their rights, services, and charges
• Right to choose a physician and participate in care planning
• Right to refuse treatment
• Right to privacy and confidential records
• Right to voice grievances without fear of reprisal
• Right to be free from abuse, neglect, and improper restraints
• Right to in-person visitation no more restricted than staff access rules
• Right of access to the Long-Term Care Ombudsman and the protection and advocacy system

Source: 42 CFR § 483.10 (nursing facilities); Idaho Code § 39-3316 (residential/assisted living)

Phone: 1-877-471-2777
Website: https://aging.idaho.gov/stay-safe/ombudsman-2/

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If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. To report nursing home abuse or neglect in Idaho, contact the Bureau of Facility Standards.

Families can:

• Call the Bureau of Facility Standards at 208-334-6626 or file a complaint online
• Contact the State or a Local Long-Term Care Ombudsman through the Idaho Commission on Aging
• Report suspected crimes to local law enforcement

Include the facility name, resident name, dates, injuries, witnesses, and photos if available.

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Families may be able to sue an Idaho nursing home when poor care caused injury or death. Idaho requires most nursing facility claims to first go through a state hearing panel before a lawsuit.

Common claims include:

• Personal injury: The resident was harmed by neglect or abuse.
• Wrongful death: Poor care contributed to the resident’s death.

Idaho has strict legal deadlines, so families should speak with a nursing home abuse lawyer as soon as possible. Don’t wait — get started right now.

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Nursing home settlements and trial verdicts in Idaho can vary depending on the situation. Some cases have resulted in payouts of more than $1 million.

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