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Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Shaw Mountain of Cascadia
Shaw Mountain of Cascadia is a Nursing Home in Idaho
Shaw Mountain of Cascadia is a Nursing Home in Idaho
Shaw Mountain of Cascadia
Shaw Mountain of Cascadia is a Nursing Home in Idaho
Shaw Mountain of Cascadia is a Nursing Home in Idaho
Shaw Mountain of Cascadia is a sanctuary of healing in Boise, Idaho, and stands as a testament to the harmonious union between nature’s serenity and compassionate care. With its picturesque surroundings adorned with vibrant greenery and the invigorating freshness of the air, this extraordinary facility offers a comprehensive range of rehabilitation and skilled nursing services. From transitional care to long-term support and specialized memory care, their empathetic team facilitates a transformative journey toward recovery.
Within Shaw Mountain’s haven of healing, a state-of-the-art rehabilitation gym awaits, where residents embark on a path of renewal, guided by expert therapies aimed at revitalizing their strength and mobility. Exquisitely designed common areas offer cherished spaces for families, guests, and residents to gather, fostering connections and kindling a sense of belonging that enriches their stay.
What families are saying
Personalized attention and individual support
Mixed Experiences with Staff Responsiveness
Personal attention
Care & staff
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
98
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
88.5%
Residents per day (avg)
100
Occupancy rate
88.5%
Residents per day (avg)
100
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Post-acute recovery
Temporary care
Transitional stays
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
22% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
25 days
Private pay
60% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Medicaid
18% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
11 - 12 months
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$15.1M
Profit
$606.1K
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$15,083,015.00
Profit
$606,128.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$5.7M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$8.7M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$14.5M
Comparison Chart
The information below is reported by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Bureau of Facility Standards.Compare Nursing Homes around Boise
Life Care Center of Boise
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
-
-
No
54
SCHULKINS, JOHN
36.0%
$8,905,848.00
$3,673,300.00
41.2%
61.70
5/5
3.6226
4/5
2/5
5/5
-
Life Care Center of Treasure Valley
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Boise
120
No
49
BOSEN, GERALD
62.0%
$12,273,917.00
$5,048,991.00
41.1%
79.10
4/5
3.8567
3/5
4/5
5/5
-
Arbor Valley of Cascadia
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
-
-
No
60
SKOUSEN, KYLE
63.1%
$13,679,614.00
$6,958,507.00
50.9%
132.40
4/5
3.2043
3/5
2/5
5/5
-
Cascadia of Boise
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
-
-
No
47
BAIR, BRADEN
93.3%
$19,329,815.00
$7,056,459.00
36.5%
94.20
3/5
2.6406
4/5
1/5
4/5
1
Shaw Mountain of Cascadia
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
-
-
No
49
NASH, HADEN
88.5%
$15,078,514.00
$5,737,512.00
38.1%
99.90
3/5
3.8516
2/5
3/5
5/5
1
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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Aged and Disabled Waiver
Idaho Medicaid A&D Waiver
- General: Age 65+ or 18+ with disability, Idaho resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
- ID Specifics: Rural areas prioritized; waitlists possible.
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing), respite care (up to 240 hours/year), adult day care ($55/day), home modifications ($1,000 avg.).
Idaho Senior Solutions
Idaho Senior Solutions (via AAA)
- General: Age 60+, Idaho resident, or caregiver of senior.
- Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
- Asset Limits: Not applicable.
- ID Specifics: Limited funding; focus on rural access.
- Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$55/day), transportation (~5 trips/month).
Personal Care Services Program (PCSP)
Idaho Medicaid State Plan PCS
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, Idaho resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs help with ADLs (e.g., bathing, eating).
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,020/month (individual), ~$1,470/month (couple).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
- ID Specifics: Less stringent than A&D Waiver; no nursing home-level care requirement.
- Services: Personal care (~4-6 hours/day, e.g., dressing, meal prep), light housekeeping, medication management.
Medicare Medicaid Coordinated Plan (MMCP)
Idaho MMCP
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, Idaho resident, dual-eligible (Medicare A/B/D + Medicaid), health needs requiring coordination.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- ID Specifics: Available in select counties (e.g., Ada, Canyon); not statewide.
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($55/day), medical care, home health.
Idaho Home Choice (Money Follows the Person)
Idaho Home Choice
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, Idaho resident, Medicaid-eligible, institutionalized 90+ days, intent to return to community.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- sset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- ID Specifics: Focus on rural transitions; capped enrollment.
- Services: Transition services (e.g., moving costs, deposits), personal care (4-6 hours/day), home mods ($1,000), respite (~5 days/year).
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Idaho Medicare Savings Program
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, Idaho resident, Medicare Part A/B.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
- Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
- ID Specifics: No waitlist; three tiers based on income.
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite
Idaho NFCSP Respite Care
Official government program page
- General: Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Idaho resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
- Income Limits (2025): Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
- Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.
- ID Specifics: Six AAAs; prioritizes rural, low-income caregivers.
- Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($55/day), caregiver training.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Idaho SCSEP
Official government program page
- General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Idaho resident.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
- ID Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Idaho VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
- General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Idaho resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
- Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
- Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).
- ID Specifics: High veteran demand in rural areas.
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
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Idaho Medicaid A&D Waiver
Aged and Disabled Waiver
Requirements:
General:Age 65+ or 18+ with disability, Idaho resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
ID Specifics:Rural areas prioritized; waitlists possible.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing), respite care (up to 240 hours/year), adult day care ($55/day), home modifications ($1,000 avg.).
Idaho Senior Solutions (via AAA)
Idaho Senior Solutions
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+, Idaho resident, or caregiver of senior.
- Income Limits:No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
- Asset Limits:Not applicable.
- ID Specifics:Limited funding; focus on rural access.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$55/day), transportation (~5 trips/month).
Idaho Medicaid State Plan PCS
Personal Care Services Program (PCSP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, Idaho resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs help with ADLs (e.g., bathing, eating).
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,020/month (individual), ~$1,470/month (couple).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
- ID Specifics:Less stringent than A&D Waiver; no nursing home-level care requirement.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (~4-6 hours/day, e.g., dressing, meal prep), light housekeeping, medication management.
Idaho MMCP
Medicare Medicaid Coordinated Plan (MMCP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, Idaho resident, dual-eligible (Medicare A/B/D + Medicaid), health needs requiring coordination.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- ID Specifics:Available in select counties (e.g., Ada, Canyon); not statewide.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($55/day), medical care, home health.
Idaho Home Choice
Idaho Home Choice (Money Follows the Person)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, Idaho resident, Medicaid-eligible, institutionalized 90+ days, intent to return to community.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- sset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- ID Specifics:Focus on rural transitions; capped enrollment.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Transition services (e.g., moving costs, deposits), personal care (4-6 hours/day), home mods ($1,000), respite (~5 days/year).
Idaho Medicare Savings Program
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, Idaho resident, Medicare Part A/B.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
- Asset Limits:$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
- ID Specifics:No waitlist; three tiers based on income.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Idaho NFCSP Respite Care
National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite
Requirements:
- General:Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Idaho resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
- Income Limits (2025):Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
- Asset Limits:Not assessed; need-based.
- ID Specifics:Six AAAs; prioritizes rural, low-income caregivers.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($55/day), caregiver training.
Idaho SCSEP
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Idaho resident.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not specified; income-focused.
- ID Specifics:Priority for veterans, rural residents.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Idaho VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Idaho resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
- Income Limits (2025):Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
- Asset Limits:~$155,356 (net worth limit).
- ID Specifics:High veteran demand in rural areas.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
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