Boise, ID

Arbor Valley Of Cascadia

4-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 11 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

8211 Ustick Road, Boise, ID

(208) 375-3700

Compare this facility

Overall

4 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

2 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

148

Certified beds

Average residents

130

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Cascadia Healthcare

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1980-01-28

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Chain footprint

44 facilities

Chain averages 3 overall / 3 health / 3 staffing / 4 quality stars

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.56

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.83 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

1.10

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.77 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

1.95

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.47 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.62

All reported nurse hours · state 4.07 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.67

RN + LPN hours · state 1.60 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.13

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.47 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.29

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.53 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.08

Reported PT staffing · state 0.11 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.48

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

3.09

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.60

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

52%

Annual RN turnover · state 42% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

54%

Annual nurse turnover · state 49% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

3,365

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

44.70

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9978

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

3.08

Baseline 17.50% · Performance 20.00% · Measure score 3.08 · Achievement 3.08 · Improvement 0

Healthcare-associated infections

7.37

Baseline 4.94% · Performance 5.63% · Measure score 7.37 · Achievement 7.37 · Improvement 0

Total nurse turnover

5.06

Baseline 51.16% · Performance 42.99% · Measure score 5.06 · Achievement 5.06 · Improvement 2.61

Adjusted total nurse staffing

2.37

Baseline 3.11 hours · Performance 3.75 hours · Measure score 2.37 · Achievement 2.37 · Improvement 1.9

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 11.17%
10.72%
0.4 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 133 · Observed rate 11.28% · Lower 95% interval 7.62%
Discharge to community 56.66%
50.57%
6.1 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 127 · Observed rate 54.33% · Lower 95% interval 49.46%
Medicare spending per beneficiary 0.76
1.02
0.3 pts better
Drug regimen review with follow-up 100%
95.27%
4.7 pts better
Numerator 116 · Denominator 116
Falls with major injury 1.72%
0.77%
0.9 pts worse
Numerator 2 · Denominator 116
Discharge self-care score 72.22%
53.69%
18.5 pts better
Numerator 65 · Denominator 90
Discharge mobility score 86.67%
50.94%
35.7 pts better
Numerator 78 · Denominator 90
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened 0%
2.29%
2.3 pts better
Numerator 0 · Denominator 116 · Adjusted rate 0%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization 5.63%
7.12%
1.5 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 115 · Observed rate 2.61% · Lower 95% interval 3.44%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 11.69%
8.2%
3.5 pts better
Numerator 18 · Denominator 154
Staff flu vaccination coverage 48.61%
42%
6.6 pts better
Numerator 140 · Denominator 288
Discharge function score 84.44%
56.45%
28 pts better
Numerator 76 · Denominator 90
Transfer of health information to provider 100%
95.95%
4 pts better
Numerator 79 · Denominator 79
Transfer of health information to patient 92.31%
96.28%
4 pts worse
Numerator 24 · Denominator 26
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date 34.69%
25.2%
9.5 pts better
Numerator 17 · Denominator 49

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.7
1.1
0.4 pts better
1.9
1.2 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.7 · Observed 1.7 · Expected 4.3 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.9
1.6
0.7 pts better
1.8
0.9 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.9 · Observed 1.7 · Expected 3.0 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.5%
96.8%
1.7 pts better
93.4%
5.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 97.6% · Q2 99.0% · Q3 98.2% · Q4 99.1% · 4Q avg 98.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 99.0%
96.2%
2.8 pts better
95.5%
3.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 99.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.3%
2.7%
0.4 pts better
3.3%
1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.5% · Q2 2.1% · Q3 1.8% · Q4 1.9% · 4Q avg 2.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 21.0%
13.6%
7.4 pts worse
11.4%
9.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.3% · Q2 22.8% · Q3 34.0% · Q4 21.7% · 4Q avg 21.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 7.2%
5.4%
1.8 pts worse
5.4%
1.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 6.8% · Q3 9.2% · Q4 11.2% · 4Q avg 7.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 16.3%
16.2%
0.1 pts worse
19.6%
3.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 17.9% · Q2 15.9% · Q3 16.2% · Q4 15.3% · 4Q avg 16.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 12.9%
20.5%
7.6 pts better
16.7%
3.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 13.6% · Q2 12.3% · Q3 12.3% · Q4 13.5% · 4Q avg 12.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.1%
0.1 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 27.2%
17.9%
9.3 pts worse
16.3%
10.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 18.4% · Q2 41.4% · Q3 25.0% · Q4 24.7% · 4Q avg 27.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 32.1%
16.7%
15.4 pts worse
14.9%
17.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 28.9% · Q2 41.2% · Q3 24.5% · Q4 34.0% · 4Q avg 32.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 1.1%
1.5%
0.4 pts better
1.0%
0.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 3.0% · Q4 0.9% · 4Q avg 1.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.8%
1.9%
0.1 pts better
1.7%
0.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.2% · Q2 1.0% · Q3 3.7% · Q4 0.9% · 4Q avg 1.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 24.9%
22.6%
2.3 pts worse
19.8%
5.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 24.3% · Q2 25.1% · Q3 35.5% · Q4 14.8% · 4Q avg 24.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 5.3%
3.4%
1.9 pts worse
5.1%
0.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.1% · Q2 7.9% · Q3 7.3% · Q4 4.4% · 4Q avg 5.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.2%
90.2%
7 pts better
81.7%
15.5 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 96.5% · Q2 97.3% · Q3 97.5% · Q4 97.6% · 4Q avg 97.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 7.4%
11.6%
4.2 pts better
12.0%
4.6 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 7.4% · Observed 7.8% · Expected 11.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.5%
1.5%
About the same
1.6%
0.1 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.8% · Q2 0.9% · Q3 1.9% · Q4 2.5% · 4Q avg 1.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 91.1%
86.5%
4.6 pts better
79.7%
11.4 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 91.1%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 17.5%
17.5%
About the same
23.9%
6.4 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 17.5% · Observed 16.7% · Expected 22.7% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-05-16 · Fire 2025-05-16

11 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Construction (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-04-05 · Fire 2024-04-05

11 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Miscellaneous (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2022-12-02 · Fire 2022-12-02

3 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-16

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-09-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-16

K161 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2024-09-17

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-05

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-10-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-05

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-10-11

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-02

E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2022-03-14

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-02

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2022-04-11

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-02

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2022-03-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-02

E7 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

Corrected 2022-04-12

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-16

F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Corrected 2025-06-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-16

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2025-06-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-16

F559 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

Corrected 2025-06-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-16

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2025-06-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-16

F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Corrected 2025-06-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-16

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2025-06-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-16

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2025-06-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-16

F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2025-06-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-16

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2025-06-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-16

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-06-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-16

F919 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Corrected 2025-06-18

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-05

F565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Corrected 2024-05-03

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-05

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected 2024-05-03

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-05

F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2024-05-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-05

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2024-05-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-05

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2024-05-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-05

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2024-05-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-05

F685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Corrected 2024-05-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-05

F687 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate foot care.

Corrected 2024-05-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-05

F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Corrected 2024-05-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-05

F825 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

Corrected 2024-05-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-05

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-05-03

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-02

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2023-01-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-02

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2023-01-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-12-02

F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected 2023-01-04

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Cascadia Idaho Operations LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 16 facilities 2020-06-01
Cascadia Hc Group LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 21 facilities 2025-06-05
Cascadia Healthcare LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 39 facilities 2020-06-01
Cascadia Holdco LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 21 facilities 2025-06-05
Cascadia Services LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 43 facilities 2020-06-01
Hammond, Owen

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 44 facilities 2020-06-01
Hammond, Owen

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 44 facilities 2020-06-01
Hopkins, Nicholas

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2025-03-11
Laforte, Stephen

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 39 facilities 2025-06-05
Nelson, Timothy

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 40 facilities 2025-06-05
Williams, Ryan

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 21 facilities 2021-05-01

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