Best Nursing Homes in Idaho

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 21 nursing homes in ID using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in ID
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Avg Overall CMS Rating: 3.3/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Idaho. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 3.3/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Idaho. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 2.8/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Idaho. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5

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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the ID Dept. of Health & Welfare (DHW), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Idaho average is: 57.5% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Life Care Center Of Lewiston
NH
SNF
Lewiston
121
Facility 121
ID AVG 69
Rank #12 / 114
63.7%
Facility 63.7%
ID AVG 77.6
Rank #30 / 33
-18%
3.53
Facility 3.53
ID AVG 4.12
Rank #13 / 27
+2%-14%
$0
Facility $0
ID AVG $41.7k
Rank #1 / 27
16
Facility 16
ID AVG 25.2
Rank #1 / 27
5.3
Facility 5.3
ID AVG 7.9
Rank #2 / 27
-77-
22
Facility 22
ID AVG 41
Rank #144 / 190
Linda Baker
$9.6MFiscal year ending 05/2024
Facility $9.6MFiscal year ending 05/2024
ID AVG $10.3M
Rank #12 / 26
$5.4MFiscal year ending 05/2024
Facility $5.4MFiscal year ending 05/2024
ID AVG $5.8M
Rank #17 / 26
56.4%Fiscal year ending 05/2024
Facility 56.4%Fiscal year ending 05/2024
ID AVG 57.5%
Rank #16 / 26
135128
Parke View Rehabilitation and Care Center
NH
MC
SNF
Burley
86
Facility 86
ID AVG 69
Rank #37 / 114
88.3%
Facility 88.3%
ID AVG 77.6
Rank #8 / 33
+14%
3.83
Facility 3.83
ID AVG 4.12
Rank #6 / 27
-2%-7%
$0
Facility $0
ID AVG $41.7k
Rank #1 / 27
20
Facility 20
ID AVG 25.2
Rank #6 / 27
6.7
Facility 6.7
ID AVG 7.9
Rank #9 / 27
-76-
32
Facility 32
ID AVG 41
Rank #114 / 190
Corwin Lewis
$9.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
ID AVG $10.3M
Rank #18 / 26
$4.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
ID AVG $5.8M
Rank #18 / 26
53.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 53.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
ID AVG 57.5%
Rank #21 / 26
135068
Life Care Center of Treasure Valley
NH
SNF
Boise (West Boise)
120
Facility 120
ID AVG 69
Rank #13 / 114
76.1%
Facility 76.1%
ID AVG 77.6
Rank #22 / 33
-2%
3.95
Facility 3.95
ID AVG 4.12
Rank #4 / 27
-1%-4%
$0
Facility $0
ID AVG $41.7k
Rank #1 / 27
30
Facility 30
ID AVG 25.2
Rank #18 / 27
10.0
Facility 10.0
ID AVG 7.9
Rank #19 / 27
191-
49
Facility 49
ID AVG 41
Rank #71 / 190
Gerald Bosen
$10.3MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $10.3MFiscal year ending 09/2023
ID AVG $10.3M
Rank #9 / 26
$5.9MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $5.9MFiscal year ending 09/2023
ID AVG $5.8M
Rank #9 / 26
57.3%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 57.3%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
ID AVG 57.5%
Rank #14 / 26
135123
Meadow View Nursing & Rehabilitation
NH
SNF
Nampa
122
Facility 122
ID AVG 69
Rank #10 / 114
87.0%
Facility 87.0%
ID AVG 77.6
Rank #9 / 33
+12%
3.22
Facility 3.22
ID AVG 4.12
Rank #19 / 27
-22%-22%
$8.0k
Facility $8.0k
ID AVG $41.7k
Rank #16 / 27
20
Facility 20
ID AVG 25.2
Rank #6 / 27
6.7
Facility 6.7
ID AVG 7.9
Rank #9 / 27
1106-
19
Facility 19
ID AVG 41
Rank #150 / 190
Chase Gunderson
$17.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $17.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
ID AVG $10.3M
Rank #2 / 26
$9.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
ID AVG $5.8M
Rank #2 / 26
54.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 54.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
ID AVG 57.5%
Rank #18 / 26
135076
Creekside Transitional Care & Rehabilitation
NH
RC
SNF
Meridian
139
Facility 139
ID AVG 69
Rank #5 / 114
86.8%
Facility 86.8%
ID AVG 77.6
Rank #10 / 33
+12%
3.25
Facility 3.25
ID AVG 4.12
Rank #17 / 27
-31%-21%
$8.3k
Facility $8.3k
ID AVG $41.7k
Rank #18 / 27
31
Facility 31
ID AVG 25.2
Rank #20 / 27
7.8
Facility 7.8
ID AVG 7.9
Rank #14 / 27
1121-
29
Facility 29
ID AVG 41
Rank #122 / 190
Trent Clegg
$16.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $16.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
ID AVG $10.3M
Rank #3 / 26
$9.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
ID AVG $5.8M
Rank #3 / 26
56.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 56.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
ID AVG 57.5%
Rank #15 / 26
135125
Aspen Transitional Rehab
NH
SNF
Meridian (El Dorado Business Campus)
30
Facility 30
ID AVG 69
Rank #98 / 114
96.7%
Facility 96.7%
ID AVG 77.6
Rank #1 / 33
+25%
3.56
Facility 3.56
ID AVG 4.12
Rank #10 / 27
-14%-14%
$0
Facility $0
ID AVG $41.7k
Rank #1 / 27
16
Facility 16
ID AVG 25.2
Rank #1 / 27
5.3
Facility 5.3
ID AVG 7.9
Rank #2 / 27
-29-
44
Facility 44
ID AVG 41
Rank #85 / 190
Joseph Frasure
$5.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
ID AVG $10.3M
Rank #25 / 26
$3.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
ID AVG $5.8M
Rank #23 / 26
64.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 64.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
ID AVG 57.5%
Rank #2 / 26
135130
Life Care Center in Idaho Falls
NH
SNF
Ammon
109
Facility 109
ID AVG 69
Rank #20 / 114
65.6%
Facility 65.6%
ID AVG 77.6
Rank #29 / 33
-15%
4.11
Facility 4.11
ID AVG 4.12
Rank #2 / 27
+19%0%
$13.2k
Facility $13.2k
ID AVG $41.7k
Rank #22 / 27
26
Facility 26
ID AVG 25.2
Rank #16 / 27
6.5
Facility 6.5
ID AVG 7.9
Rank #8 / 27
172-
64
Facility 64
ID AVG 41
Rank #31 / 190
Briar Fenn
$8.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
ID AVG $10.3M
Rank #19 / 26
$5.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
ID AVG $5.8M
Rank #16 / 26
64.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 64.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
ID AVG 57.5%
Rank #1 / 26
135091
Sunny Ridge
NH
AL
HOS
IL
RC
SNF
Nampa (Meadowbrook Park)
62
Facility 62
ID AVG 69
Rank #64 / 114
--
3.72
Facility 3.72
ID AVG 4.12
Rank #7 / 27
-15%-10%
$0
Facility $0
ID AVG $41.7k
Rank #1 / 27
30
Facility 30
ID AVG 25.2
Rank #18 / 27
10.0
Facility 10.0
ID AVG 7.9
Rank #19 / 27
236-
71
Facility 71
ID AVG 41
Rank #18 / 190
Cascades At Sunny Ridge, LLC
$6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
ID AVG $10.3M
Rank #22 / 26
$3.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
ID AVG $5.8M
Rank #22 / 26
57.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 57.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
ID AVG 57.5%
Rank #13 / 26
135102
Arbor Valley of Cascadia
NH
SNF
Boise
148
Facility 148
ID AVG 69
Rank #3 / 114
92.4%
Facility 92.4%
ID AVG 77.6
Rank #3 / 33
+19%
2.72
Facility 2.72
ID AVG 4.12
Rank #26 / 27
-11%-34%
$0
Facility $0
ID AVG $41.7k
Rank #1 / 27
25
Facility 25
ID AVG 25.2
Rank #13 / 27
8.3
Facility 8.3
ID AVG 7.9
Rank #17 / 27
-137-
60
Facility 60
ID AVG 41
Rank #40 / 190
Kyle Skousen
$12.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $12.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
ID AVG $10.3M
Rank #5 / 26
$8.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
ID AVG $5.8M
Rank #5 / 26
62.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 62.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
ID AVG 57.5%
Rank #4 / 26
135079
Skyline Transitional Care Center
NH
SNF
Boise (Boise Bench)
111
Facility 111
ID AVG 69
Rank #18 / 114
65.7%
Facility 65.7%
ID AVG 77.6
Rank #28 / 33
-15%
3.17
Facility 3.17
ID AVG 4.12
Rank #19 / 27
-40%-23%
$0
Facility $0
ID AVG $41.7k
Rank #1 / 27
32
Facility 32
ID AVG 25.2
Rank #22 / 27
10.7
Facility 10.7
ID AVG 7.9
Rank #21 / 27
473-
65
Facility 65
ID AVG 41
Rank #28 / 190
Scott Piggott
$9.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
ID AVG $10.3M
Rank #16 / 26
$5.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
ID AVG $5.8M
Rank #14 / 26
60.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 60.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
ID AVG 57.5%
Rank #8 / 26
135077

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every ID community we track that reports that metric, not just the 21 on this page.

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Overview of Life Care Center of Lewiston

In Lewiston, Idaho, Life Care Center of Lewiston warmly welcomes senior patients from all walks of life to their skilled nursing facility. Specializing in Alzheimer’s and dementia care, along with comprehensive inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services, the center offers round-the-clock care in a secure and nurturing environment.
Situated within proximity to Hell’s Gate State Park, Asotin County Family Aquatic Center, and the Modie Park Conservatory, Life Care Center of Lewiston provides an array of engaging activities for residents to enjoy. The center’s on-site amenities, including an ever-available menu, beauty salon and barber shop, ice cream parlor, and flat-screen TVs, create a home-like setting that fosters a sense of comfort and belonging.

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Overview of Parke View Rehabilitation and Care Center

Parke View Rehabilitation and Care Center is a highly regarded nursing home in Burley, ID, offering rehabilitation and skilled nursing. Promoting a nurturing and welcoming environment, the community ensures older adults can feel at home. With a variety of specialized care programs, 24-hour care, and nutritious meals, residents have a worry-free retirement. The community also strives to meet residents’ unique needs and preferences through individualized care plans.

Arts and crafts classes, excursions, and ice cream socials are among the many activities that aim to keep residents happy and active. With state-of-the-art rehabilitation equipment and cozy communal areas, residents have a comfortable and safe stay. Situated in the peaceful residential area of Burley, residents have a stress-free retirement. As one of the best choices for senior living in Idaho, this nursing home has dedicated services to help older adults thrive in retirement.

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Overview of Life Care Center of Treasure Valley

Life Care Center of Treasure Valley is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center. The upscale nursing home aims to change the meaning of skilled nursing and rehabilitation for seniors through the exceptional level of care delivered by their patient-friendly staff to offer the best care possible for their residents. Life Care Center can be trusted as a safe and secure community that cares for every patient’s needs.

Convenience and hassle-free living is the center of Life Care Center services: medication management, post-surgical care, and wound care; as well as their 24-hour skilled nursing care services provide compassionate care as it is their utmost priority. Other services include 24/7 easy admissions, fall prevention, IV therapy, discharge planning, and case management.

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Overview of Meadow View Nursing & Rehabilitation

Meadow View is Nampa’s premier nursing and rehabilitation center. The dedicated team of professionals approaches their service with the understanding that their residents need a sense of safety and wellness– both physically and emotionally. They inspire residents to grow as better individuals through their enhanced lifestyle in a vibrant and positive environment.
Meadow View’s services are centered on skilled nursing, wellness, and therapy. Residents can feel confident knowing it is filled with safe, comfortable, and therapeutic service. Seniors are encouraged to maintain independence and individuality by staying active and engaged with social, recreational, and stimulating activities.

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Overview of Creekside Transitional Care & Rehabilitation

Residents thrive at Creekside Transitional Care and Rehabilitation; they provide quality caregiving for skilled nursing and rehabilitation. It offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere where residents and staff are encouraged to create friendships and build a mutual level of trust with each other. Families can rest easy knowing their loved ones are in good hands because of the dedicated team of professionals.

Creekside aims to enhance the quality of life for its residents by ensuring that seniors can satisfy their holistic wellness. They house state-of-the-art technologies that help recover a range of medical conditions– wound care, neurological recovery, lymphedema, and pulmonary programs; as well as physical, occupational, and speech therapy.

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Overview of Aspen Transitional Rehab

Aspen Transitional Rehab is a nursing home in Meridian, ID, offering post-acute rehabilitation and skilled nursing. Dedicated to older adults’ comfort and healing, the community continuously promotes a nurturing, home-like environment. With restaurant-style meals, 24/7 care, and comprehensive therapies, residents receive the utmost attention for their unique needs and preferences. Along with an interdisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, therapists, and dietitians, personalized care plans are also provided for residents’ recovery and wellness.

Family visits, social events, and light exercises help residents maintain holistic well-being and create meaningful moments. Residents can also relax and focus on their rehabilitation with top-notch therapy equipment and spacious communal areas. Vibra Hospital of Boise, restaurants, and shops are also available in the area, providing residents with quick access to necessities and leisure. This nursing home is committed to helping older adults live to their potential, making it a great choice for senior living in Idaho.

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Overview of Life Care Center in Idaho Falls

Life Care Center in Idaho Falls is where seniors can experience unparalleled skilled nursing and rehabilitation services that meet the highest nursing home requirements. This exceptional facility is committed to providing top-quality care and adhering to stringent nursing home quality measures. At Life Care Center, a team of skilled therapists and highly trained nurses utilize state-of-the-art equipment to execute therapies that promote healing and well-being. Each resident receives personalized care tailored to their unique needs, ensuring the highest level of comfort and support.

In addition to exceptional care, Life Care Center offers a range of amenities that enhance the overall experience. From the comfort of flatscreen TVs to the serenity of beautiful outdoor areas, such as a gazebo and garden, residents can find solace and enjoyment within the community. The on-site beauty salon and barbershop further cater to individual preferences, ensuring that residents feel their best.

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Overview of Sunny Ridge

Sunny Ridge is an exquisitely designed community located in Nampa, Idaho, offering a wide array of services, including assisted living, independent living, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. With an emphasis on independent living, Sunny Ridge caters to the unique needs of its residents, ensuring personalized care and attention. With round-the-clock care and an impressive range of therapy services, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, Sunny Ridge prioritizes the well-being and comfort of each resident.

The home also offers many recreational events and social activities tailored to the interests of its residents. Sunny Ridge fosters a sense of belonging and camaraderie among its residents, from church services to entertainment groups to salon services and more. The community’s dedication to providing hospice care further highlights its commitment to ensuring the utmost comfort and support during every stage of life. The community accepts various insurances, including Medicare, Medicaid, and PacificSource, providing convenience and peace of mind to residents and their families.

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Overview of Arbor Valley of Cascadia

Arbor Valley of Cascadia stands as a beacon of exceptional senior care and rehabilitation services in the vibrant city of Boise, Idaho. Comprising highly skilled and licensed physicians, as well as dedicated professionals specializing in physical, occupational, and speech therapies, this united front provides residents with unrivaled care. With unwavering compassion and expertise, their devoted staff creates an environment that nurtures and uplifts residents at every step of their journey. 
Offering a diverse range of accommodations, including private and semi-private rooms, the community ensures that residents feel at ease and supported throughout their stay. Enriching the daily lives of residents, a thoughtfully curated array of activities is orchestrated by a passionate activities director, fostering engagement and a profound sense of fulfillment.

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Overview of Skyline Transitional Care Center

Skyline Transitional Care unveils a haven of healing and rejuvenation. This exceptional facility goes beyond the ordinary, offering a comprehensive range of services encompassing skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, and long-term care. With cutting-edge technology and a hands-on approach to therapy, Skyline Transitional Care stands at the forefront of innovation. Their dedicated team of experts, certified in specialized fields such as pulmonary programs, tracheostomy care, IV therapy, and speech-language therapy, delivers personalized care that transcends expectations. Every resident is embraced with compassion and individual attention, ensuring optimal recovery and growth.

Engaging activities abound, tailored to ignite passion and curiosity. From immersive arts and crafts sessions to stimulating classes, games, and captivating outings to local museums, every day is an opportunity for residents to embrace joy and embrace their passions. Their interdisciplinary care team, consisting of skilled professionals from nursing, therapy, nutrition, and social services, works harmoniously to provide holistic care. By nurturing a supportive environment, Skyline Transitional Care transforms the resident experience, making it both comfortable and enriching.

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
03

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
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Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

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  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
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Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Idaho

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Idaho?

Assisted living in Idaho is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Idaho Medicaid cover nursing home care?

Yes — Idaho Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.

What is nursing home care?

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 21 nursing homes in Idaho. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Idaho?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Idaho, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Idaho?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.