Division: Post Falls Veterans Home
Notice of Intent to Promulgate Rules – Zero-Based Regulation Negotiated Rulemaking
IDAPA 21 – DIVISION OF VETERANS SERVICES
21.01.01 – RULES GOVERNING ADMISSION, RESIDENCY, AND MAINTENANCE
CHARGES IN IDAHO STATE VETERANS HOMES AND DIVISION OF
VETERANS SERVICES ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE
DOCKET NO. 21-0101-2501
NOTICE OF INTENT TO PROMULGATE RULES –
ZERO-BASED REGULATION (ZBR) NEGOTIATED RULEMAKING
AUTHORITY: In compliance with Sections 67-5220(1) and 67-5220(2), Idaho Code, notice is hereby given that this agency intends to promulgate rules and desires public comment and input prior to initiating formal rulemaking procedures. This negotiated rulemaking action is authorized pursuant to Sections 65-202, 65-204, and 66-907, Idaho Code.
MEETING SCHEDULE: Negotiated rulemaking meetings will be held as follows:
Wednesday, April 23, 2025, 2:00 p.m. MT
Idaho Division of Veteran Services
351 N. Collins Rd.
Boise, ID 83702
Join by Meeting Link: Join the meeting now
Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 2:00 p.m. MT
Idaho Division of Veteran Services
351 N. Collins Rd.
Boise, ID 83702
Join by Meeting Link: Join the meeting now
The meeting sites will be accessible to persons with disabilities, if needed. Requests for accommodation must be made not later than five (5) days prior to the meeting to the agency address below.
METHOD OF PARTICIPATION: Persons wishing to participate in the negotiated rulemaking meetings must do either of the following:
Be present at 351 N. Collins Road Boise, ID 83702, or online via the Microsoft Teams Link provided in this notice.
Upon conclusion of the negotiated rulemaking, any unresolved issues, all key issues considered, and conclusion reached during the negotiated rulemaking will be addressed in a written summary. The summary will be made available to interested persons who contact the agency or, if the agency chooses, the summary may be posted on the agency website.
DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY AND STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: The following is a statement in nontechnical language of the substance and purpose of the intended negotiated rulemaking and the principal issues involved:
This negotiated rulemaking is to engage with stakeholders regarding the necessity to excises obsolete language related to the no longer existing domiciliary and residential program at the Idaho State Veterans Home in Boise. Additionally, the need to update language regarding the skilled nursing program to bring the rule in line with changes to federal CMS regulations in CFR.
ASSISTANCE ON TECHNICAL QUESTIONS, SUBMISSION OF WRITTEN COMMENTS, OBTAINING DRAFT COPIES: For assistance on technical questions concerning this negotiated rulemaking or to obtain a preliminary draft copy of the rule text, contact Kevin Wallior at 208-780-1308. Materials pertaining to the negotiated rulemaking, including any available preliminary rule drafts, can be found on the IDVS website at the following web address: https://veterans.idaho.gov.
Anyone may submit written comments regarding this negotiated rulemaking. All written comments must be directed to the undersigned and must be delivered on or before May 7, 2025.
DATED this 18th day of March, 2025.
Kevin R. Wallior
Management Assistant
Idaho Division of Veterans Services
351 N. Collins Road
Boise, ID 83702
Ph: 208-780-1308
Email: kevin.wallior@veterans.idaho.gov
https://veterans.idaho.gov
Idaho State Veterans Home Admissions Application
This application is used for all Idaho State Veterans Homes. It is a fillable .pdf.
Effective July 1, 2024 the following application will be used: Idaho State Veterans Home Admission Application (Effective July 1 2024) (fillable)
Fire Protection and Suppression Testing and Inspection to include Fire Panel Services and Maintenance – Idaho State Veterans Home – Post Falls Idaho
The State of Idaho, Division of Veterans Services will receive informal bids for the services identified below until 5:00pm MST on June 28, 2023. Bidders must submit bids on the Contractor’s Informal Bid form or submit a bid that is clear, concise and contains all the information required by this Request for Informal Bids and the Contractor’s Informal Bid form. All bids must be signed by a person authorized to bind the bidder, all documents require public notary must be signed and notarized and submitted with your bid. The Division of Veterans Services will accept informal bids received by the Division of Veterans Services at 351 Collins Road, Boise ID 83702, vendors may also email bids with all supporting documents to divisionbids@veterans.idaho.gov on or before the above date and time. The Division of Veterans Services will not accept facsimile transmission of bids.
- Services. The services shall include labor and materials required to perform Fire Panel Maintenance and Repair services at the Idaho State Veterans Home – Post Falls. The worksite for the services shall are listed in the Scope of Work attached in this solicitation. The term of the service agreement will be one (1) year from the execution of the Division of Veterans Services’ Public Works Contract. The Division may extend the contract upon written notice to the Contractor for two (2) additional one (1) year renewal periods. The costs proposed in the bidder’s Informal Bid shall be binding for the initial one (1) year period and for the additional renewal periods, if exercised by the Division. The successful bidder must hold in good standing all licenses required to perform such services.
- Site Visits. The Division of Veterans Services will allow visits of the project site as follows. Bidders may schedule an on-site visit by contacting the designated individual identified below:
- Post Falls Veterans Home
Scott Clark scott.clark@veterans.idaho.gov
Office: 208-415-3452
Cell: 360-908-8704
- Post Falls Veterans Home
Questions regarding this solicitation must be directed to Danny Arnold at 208-780-1326.
Fire System – Contractor Informal Bid
UPDATED SCOPE OF WORK POST FALLS FIRE SYSTEM 6-13-23
Updated Request for Informal Bids -Public Work On call services
Idaho Division of Veterans Services Announces Dedication Ceremony & Open House of the Idaho State Veterans Home in Post Falls
Post Falls, ID – The newest Idaho State Veterans Home located at 590 S. Pleasant View Road, Post Falls, Idaho 83854, will hold a Dedication Ceremony on Friday, November 11, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. The ceremony was scheduled to take place outside, but due to the current weather conditions will be moved indoors. There will be LIMITED CAPACITY for the Ceremony (maximum 170). Admittance will begin at 1:40 p.m. and is on a first come basis. Street parking is available or a parking lot behind the facility can be accessed from 1180 Clearwater Loop.
Due to limited capacity for the Ceremony, the public is encouraged to attend the facility Open House afterwards from 3:00-5:00 p.m.
For the Ceremony, Governor Brad Little will be in attendance and will read a Veterans Day Proclamation. The keynote speaker will be Post Falls resident Len Crosby, who is a Vietnam Veteran, Silver Star and Double Purple Heart recipient. Special guests will include former Idaho Governor Butch Otter, Post Falls Mayor Ron Jacobson, Idaho Veteran Affairs Commission members, along with other local dignitaries and business professionals.
Idaho Division of Veterans Services broke ground and began site work on the Veterans Home in late 2020. Full time construction commenced in April 2021, and a publicly attended “topping out” ceremony was held in August 2021 when the final steel beam of the frame was hoisted into place.
The Post Falls Veterans Home is a 64-bed skilled nursing facility which has a centralized community center, chapel, therapy room, dining room, sports bar with big screen televisions, multiple common areas, and a canteen. The facility also includes a common food preparation area, a laundry facility, maintenance supply areas, a covered pickup and drop-off area, and parking for 90 vehicles.
Two State Veteran Service Officers (VSOs) from the Office of Veterans Advocacy will have offices in the building. Their job is to help all area veterans, their family members and survivors pursue federal and state benefits they have earned through their military service. These State VSOs are currently located at the Kootenai County Veteran Services Office. State VSO’s will move but the County VSO will remain at the 120 Railroad Ave location in Post Falls.
To submit a pre-admission application to the Post Falls Veterans Home or the other Homes in Boise, Lewiston, or Pocatello please go to: https://veterans.idaho.gov/pressrelease/idaho-state-veterans-home-admissions-application/
If you would like to work at this new facility and offer quality care to our U.S. Military Veterans please check out open positions at: Job Opportunities | Locations: post falls | Departments: Division of Veterans Services | Sorted by Posting Date descending | State of Idaho (governmentjobs.com). There are open positions for Social Workers, Nursing Staff, and Kitchen/Dietary Staff.
Post Falls Dedication Flyer (.pdf)
Idaho State Veterans Home – Post Falls Now Accepting Pre-Admission Applications.
The Idaho State Veterans Home – Post Falls is now accepting pre-admission applications. Interested Veterans and spouses can submit an application for residency at the newest Idaho State Veterans Home and be added to the wait list.
Post Falls Veterans Home – Construction Progress (August 2022)
Post Falls Veterans Home – Construction Progress
June 18, 2022
Significant progress has been made and the newest Idaho State Veterans Home is on pace to open later this year!
Post Falls Progress Photo Gallery
Update from May 4, 2022.
