During the first quarter of 2026, Life Care Center of Lewiston was under the ownership of Forrest Preston, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Located in Nez Perce County, the nursing home has been managed by Forrest Preston since July 14, 1994.
The facility operates on a for-profit basis.
In this timeframe, Life Care Center of Lewiston earned a five-star overall rating from CMS, exceeding Idaho’s state nursing home average of 3.2. The CMS star ratings assess nursing homes for key factors, including the results of health inspections, adequacy of staffing, and the quality of care provided to residents.
CMS data indicate that, in the first quarter of 2026, Life Care Center of Lewiston had an average daily census of 71.6 residents and made 121 beds available. The nursing home is not affiliated with any hospital.
No fines or penalties were issued to Life Care Center of Lewiston during the first quarter of 2026.
Altogether, Nez Perce County, Idaho, was home to five for-profit nursing facilities.
U.S. Census Bureau estimates show the nation’s older adult population continues to rise, while younger age groups decline. From 2020 to 2024, the population of Americans age 65 and above grew by 13%, compared to a 1.7% decrease for those under age 18. Over the past one hundred years, the country’s older adult population surged from 4.9 million in 1920 to more than 61 million by 2024.
Research from 2021 found that close to half of older Americans—estimated at about 28 million—are expected to need long-term services and supports. The analysis also projects more than one-third could eventually require nursing home care.
“Living a long life is something that many of us want and could get,” said Jesse Slome, executive director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, which focuses on insurance education. “But when we live a long life, the chances of us needing long-term care increase exponentially. But when you need that type of care, there are limited options.”
| Nursing Home | Owner | Ownership Type | Overall Rating | Avg. No. of Residents per day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Care Center of Lewiston | Forrest Preston | For profit – Corporation | 5 | 71.6 |
The information in this article is sourced from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Access source data here.
