Meridian, ID

Creekside Transitional Care And Rehabilitation

3-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $8,278 in total fines with 12 recent health deficiencies with 1 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

1351 West Pine Avenue, Meridian, ID

(208) 888-7049

Compare this facility

Overall

3 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

139

Certified beds

Average residents

123

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

The Ensign Group

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1997-03-20

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.73

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.84

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.02

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.10

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

21%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

51%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure	Facility	State	National	Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	0.9	1.1 0.2 pts better	1.9 1 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.1	1.6 0.5 pts better	1.8 0.7 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	99.7%	96.8% 2.9 pts better	93.4% 6.3 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	100.0%	96.2% 3.8 pts better	95.5% 4.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury	1.8%	2.7% 0.9 pts better	3.3% 1.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	3.2%	13.6% 10.4 pts better	11.4% 8.2 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	10.3%	5.4% 4.9 pts worse	5.4% 4.9 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	7.6%	16.2% 8.6 pts better	19.6% 12 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	13.7%	20.5% 6.8 pts better	16.7% 3 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
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
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened	12.8%	17.9% 5.1 pts better	16.3% 3.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	3.7%	16.7% 13 pts better	14.9% 11.2 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.5%	1.5% 1 pts better	1.0% 0.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection	1.3%	1.9% 0.6 pts better	1.7% 0.4 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	20.1%	22.6% 2.5 pts better	19.8% 0.3 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	1.7%	3.4% 1.7 pts better	5.1% 3.4 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	98.9%	90.2% 8.7 pts better	81.7% 17.2 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit	10.9%	11.6% 0.7 pts better	12.0% 1.1 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication	0.4%	1.5% 1.1 pts better	1.6% 1.2 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	98.6%	86.5% 12.1 pts better	79.7% 18.9 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	14.1%	17.5% 3.4 pts better	23.9% 9.8 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-06-13 · Fire 2025-06-13

12 health deficiencies

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

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-06-27 · Fire 2024-06-27

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)

7 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2019-03-01 · Fire 2019-03-01

14 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (8 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-13

K929 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.

Corrected 2024-11-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-27

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2023-12-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-27

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2023-12-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-27

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2023-12-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-27

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2023-12-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-27

K927 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.

Corrected 2023-12-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-27

K161 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2023-12-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-27

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2023-12-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-03-01

E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2018-12-14

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-03-01

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2018-11-14

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-03-01

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2018-11-26

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-03-01

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2018-11-03

Inspection history

Recent health citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-13

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 2025-07-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-13

F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Corrected 2025-07-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-13

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 2025-07-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-13

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2025-07-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-13

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 2025-07-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-13

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2025-07-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-13

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2025-07-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-13

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-07-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-13

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-07-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-13

F699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Corrected 2025-07-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-13

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-07-14

G · Actual harm 2025-03-24

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2025-03-26

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-27

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 2024-08-01

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-27

F814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Corrected 2024-08-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-27

F625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Corrected 2024-08-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-27

F561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Corrected 2024-08-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-27

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2024-08-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-03-01

F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2019-04-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-03-01

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2019-04-05