Creekside Transitional Care & Rehabilitation

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Creekside Transitional Care & Rehabilitation

1351 W Pine Ave, Meridian, ID 83642 View Map
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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.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
3/5
Idaho average: 3.3/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
2/5
Idaho average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3/5
Idaho average: 3.3/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
5/5
Idaho average: 4.1/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
3h 12m per day

This home provides 22% less nursing time per resident than the state average.

Idaho average: 4h 7m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 44m per day 50m per day 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day. 51m per day 46m per day 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Nurse aide hours per resident per day. 2h 1m per day 2h 28m per day 2h 21m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends. 3h 6m per day 3h 28m per day 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day. 7m per day 6m per day 4m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends. 23m per day 32m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 139

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Idaho average
Occupancy rate 73.7%
Residents per day (avg) 130
Occupancy rate
73.7%
Residents per day (avg)
130

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Might be optimal for
Post-acute recovery Temporary care Transitional stays

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

29% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 23 days

Private pay

63% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 26 days

Medicaid

8% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 years

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$18.4M
Profit
$1.8M
Proprietary home Corporation
Home revenue
$18,391,338.00
Profit
$1,751,220.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$8.1M
44.3% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$8.5M
Total costs $16.6M
Walk Score
Walk Score: 29 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
In-house Therapy, Skilled Nursing, Stay Active

Types of Care at Creekside Transitional Care & Rehabilitation

Skilled Nursing
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The information below is reported by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Bureau of Facility Standards.
Creekside Transitional Care & Rehabilitation
SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Meridian
139
No
29
CLEGG, TRENT
73.7%
$18,388,374.00
$8,141,577.00
44.3%
130.30
3/5
3.1978
2/5
3/5
5/5
1
31
1
-15%
-22%
+7%
Skyline Transitional Care Center
SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Boise (Boise Bench)
-
No
65
-
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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Address 1.1 miles from city center — 1.31 miles to nearest hospital (Idaho Home Health & Hospice)

Address 1351 W Pine Ave, Meridian, ID 83642

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

177
Total Staff
176
Employees
1
Contractors
55,635
Total Hours (Quarter)
69
Avg Staff/Day
8.9
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse 18 9.7 No
Licensed Practical Nurse 29 9.4 No
Certified Nursing Assistant 62 9.6 No
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
128 staff
9.5hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
6 staff
8.8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
26 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
1 staff
6.2hs shift avg
Social Services
5 staff
6.8hs shift avg
Dietary Services
3 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Other Services
7 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
0.5%
of total hours from contractors
295 contractor hours this quarter
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant 62 0 62 19,494 91 100% 9.6
Licensed Practical Nurse 29 0 29 10,276 91 100% 9.4
Registered Nurse 18 0 18 5,742 91 100% 9.7
Nurse Aide in Training 15 0 15 3,289 91 100% 8.9
Dental Services Staff 6 0 6 2,467 74 81% 7.7
Clinical Nurse Specialist 5 0 5 1,837 78 86% 8.7
Medication Aide/Technician 3 0 3 1,791 89 98% 10.5
Physical Therapy Aide 6 0 6 1,643 79 87% 7.3
Speech Language Pathologist 7 0 7 1,556 89 98% 6.2
Respiratory Therapy Technician 6 1 7 1,383 75 82% 7.5
Qualified Social Worker 4 0 4 1,196 69 76% 7
Other Dietary Services Staff 2 0 2 871 83 91% 7.8
Physical Therapy Assistant 5 0 5 852 84 92% 7.4
Nurse Practitioner 1 0 1 585 65 71% 9
Administrator 1 0 1 520 65 71% 8
RN Director of Nursing 1 0 1 481 61 67% 7.9
Mental Health Service Worker 1 0 1 474 59 65% 8
Dietitian 1 0 1 416 60 66% 6.9
Other Social Services Staff 1 0 1 370 59 65% 6.3
Physical Therapist 1 0 1 302 31 34% 9.7
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist 1 0 1 93 15 16% 6.2

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 4

Idaho average 3.2


Last Health inspection on Jun 2025

Total health citations 31
Citations per inspection
7.75

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

14 of 31 citations resulted from standard inspections; 1 of 31 resulted from complaint investigations; and 16 of 31 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Idaho average

Idaho average: 0.2


Serious Health citations More info 1
17% better than Idaho average

Idaho average: 1.2

0 critical citations More info Idaho average: 0.2

1 serious citation More info Idaho average: 1.2

30 moderate citations More info Idaho average: 23.6

0 minor citations More info Idaho average: 0.2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation Jun 13, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Jun 13, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Jun 13, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Jun 13, 2025
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Part of: Ensign Group
Resident Census by Payment Source
129 Total Residents
Medicare 32 (24.8%)
Medicaid 92 (71.3%)
Private Pay/Other 5 (3.9%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 7.5
22% better than Idaho average

Idaho average: 9.6

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 13.8
30% better than Idaho average

Idaho average: 19.6

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 5.3%
69% better than Idaho average

Idaho average: 16.7%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 14.8%
25% better than Idaho average

Idaho average: 19.6%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 21.3%
5% better than Idaho average

Idaho average: 22.5%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.0%
7% worse than Idaho average

Idaho average: 2.8%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 2.7%
26% better than Idaho average

Idaho average: 3.6%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.4%
32% better than Idaho average

Idaho average: 2.0%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 11.8%
108% worse than Idaho average

Idaho average: 5.6%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 4.8%
62% better than Idaho average

Idaho average: 12.8%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 9.3%
49% better than Idaho average

Idaho average: 18.3%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.7%
In line with Idaho average

Idaho average: 97.0%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
In line with Idaho average

Idaho average: 96.2%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 0.89
19% better than Idaho average

Idaho average: 1.10

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.12
30% better than Idaho average

Idaho average: 1.59

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.1%
11% better than Idaho average

Idaho average: 89.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.7%
51% better than Idaho average

Idaho average: 1.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.6%
14% better than Idaho average

Idaho average: 86.5%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 14.1%
19% better than Idaho average

Idaho average: 17.5%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 10.9%
6% better than Idaho average

Idaho average: 11.6%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than Idaho average

Idaho average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 71.8%
34% better than Idaho average

Idaho average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 57.1%
13% better than Idaho average

Idaho average: 50.6%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $8K
78% lower than Idaho average

Idaho average: $38K

Number of fines 1
44% fewer fines than Idaho average

Idaho average: 1.8

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Idaho average

Idaho average: 0.0

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $8K
Idaho average $38K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Mar 24, 2025
$8K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Idaho Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or 18+ with disability, Idaho resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).

Rural areas prioritized; waitlists possible.

Idaho Senior Solutions

Idaho Senior Solutions (via AAA)

Age 60+, Idaho resident, or caregiver of senior.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Limited funding; focus on rural access.

Personal Care Services Program (PCSP)

Idaho Medicaid State Plan PCS

Age 65+ or disabled, Idaho resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs help with ADLs (e.g., bathing, eating).

~$1,020/month (individual), ~$1,470/month (couple).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).

Less stringent than A&D Waiver; no nursing home-level care requirement.

Medicare Medicaid Coordinated Plan (MMCP)

Idaho MMCP

Age 65+ or disabled, Idaho resident, dual-eligible (Medicare A/B/D + Medicaid), health needs requiring coordination.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Available in select counties (e.g., Ada, Canyon); not statewide.

Idaho Home Choice (Money Follows the Person)

Idaho Home Choice

Age 65+ or disabled, Idaho resident, Medicaid-eligible, institutionalized 90+ days, intent to return to community.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

Focus on rural transitions; capped enrollment.

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Idaho Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Idaho resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

No waitlist; three tiers based on income.

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Idaho NFCSP Respite Care

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Idaho resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Not assessed; need-based.

Six AAAs; prioritizes rural, low-income caregivers.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Idaho SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Idaho resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Idaho VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Idaho resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in rural areas.

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