Life Care Coeur d'Alene
Nursing home in Coeur d'Alene, ID
- Sign-on bonus up to $4,000 on 2 roles
- Hiring nights
From 3 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 23, 2026Sources
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The short version
The one nursing role we have posted here lists $22.00 an hour alongside a sign-on bonus of up to $4,000, so a chunk of the first-year money arrives up front.
For experienced nursesSources
From employer postingsAs of 2026-09-23Staff describe coworkers who step in for each other during the busy stretches and long-running relationships with residents, which matters when you are still learning the floor.
For new gradsSources
As of 2022Source: indeed.comPay in our posting is a single flat rate of $22.00 with no range to negotiate around, so you can compare it against other offers before you move.
If you are moving hereSources
From employer postingsAs of 2026-09-23
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Staffing and Workload
- Staff report high patient-to-nurse ratios, heavy workloads, and frequent understaffing that lead to rushed care and stress.
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- Teamwork and Resident Care
- Staff praise collaborative coworkers and meaningful relationships with residents, noting colleagues frequently assist one another during busy periods.
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As of 2022Source: indeed.com- Compensation and Raises
- Employees note pay scales lag behind local competitors, with limited opportunities for wage increases over time.
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As of 2023Source: indeed.com
The hard parts
Reviews from staff describe high patient-to-nurse ratios and frequent understaffing that make care feel rushed, and separate reviews say pay trails other local employers with few raises over time.
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What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- When would a sign-on bonus have to be repaid?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
Living in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Set against pine-fringed shores and alpine peaks, Coeur d'Alene pairs serious bedside work with true outdoor decompression. Unwind post-shift hiking the granite trails of Tubbs Hill or kayaking the lake right from downtown. With everyday costs landing about 2% below the national average, nurses gain a rugged, balanced lifestyle immersed in North Idaho’s clear mountain air.
Browse roles in Coeur d'Alene- Metro price level · Coeur d'Alene area
- 2% below the national average
- BEA index 98.3 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,468/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $72,338/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on 2 of 3 roles, up to $4,000.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 2 roles with a stated shift, 2 are night shifts.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Life Care Coeur d'Alene, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Life Care Coeur d'Alene
FT CNA : Eve $3500/Noc $4000
$22–$26/hr
- Sign-on bonus
- CNA
- Night shift
- Tuition reimbursement
Want to work here?
The hiring team at Life Care Coeur d'Alene sees your name and profile, never your email or phone.
Sources
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Life-Care-Centers-of-America-Coeur-d-Alene-Reviews-EI_IE2875.0,28_IL.29,42_IC3722279.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2023
- indeed.com/cmp/Life-Care-Centers-of-America/reviews
The short version, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2022
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